Introductory World - Read Mode
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Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, Russia, is the deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of 1,642 meters (5,387 feet).
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The Circum-Pacific belt, also known as the Ring of Fire, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
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Edward Snowden was granted temporary asylum in Russia on August 1, 2013, after leaking classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA).
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Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected president, was removed from office by the military on July 3, 2013, following days of mass protests.
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Nicolas Maduro became the President of Venezuela in 2013 following the death of Hugo Chavez. He has remained a central and controversial figure in Venezuelan politics.
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Traditionally, the Nile is considered the longest river in the world. However, some recent studies suggest the Amazon may be longer. The Nile flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Ankara is the capital of Turkey. While Istanbul is the largest city and economic hub, Ankara is the administrative center and houses the government.