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Vanuatu, One of the World's Happiest Countries - in a Nutshell

Vanuatu was assessed to be the riskiest country in the world, when it comes to natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.
Vanuatu was assessed to be the riskiest country in the world, when it comes to natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.
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U.A.E. - The Other Five Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy, but each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler. Together, the rulers form the...
The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy, but each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler. Together, the rulers form the Federal Supreme Council.
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United Arab Emirates, The Miracle of the Gulf - in a Nutshell

The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy, but each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler. Together, the rulers form the...
The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy, but each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler. Together, the rulers form the Federal Supreme Council.
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Afghanistan, The First and Last Country

Afghanistan has long been described as 'the graveyard of empires'. It goes without saying that the FCO advise against all travel to the...
Afghanistan has long been described as 'the graveyard of empires'. It goes without saying that the FCO advise against all travel to the area.
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Pakistan, Land of the Pure - in a Nutshell

The term ‘Pakistan’ was chosen by Jinnah, derived from the Urdu and Pashtun languages, in which it means ‘Land of the Pure’.
The term ‘Pakistan’ was chosen by Jinnah, derived from the Urdu and Pashtun languages, in which it means ‘Land of the Pure’.
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Hungary, Land of the Magyars - in a Nutshell

Hungarians write their last name first and first name last. You can only give your child a government approved name
Hungarians write their last name first and first name last. You can only give your child a government approved name
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Hungary - Budapest For Capital Excursions

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, straddles the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly old town of Buda with flat modern  Pest
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, straddles the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly old town of Buda with flat modern  Pest
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Georgia, Home of Stalin - in a Nutshell

Georgia on my mind, though not the American state, which is what Google throws at you if you type Georgia into a search engine....
Georgia on my mind, though not the American state, which is what Google throws at you if you type Georgia into a search engine.
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Armenia, The Land of Stones - in a Nutshell

Armenia has an ancient cultural heritage. This is one of the oldest countries in the world. The first Armenian states dates back to ...
Armenia has an ancient cultural heritage. This is one of the oldest countries in the world. The first Armenian states dates back to 860 BC.
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