Introductory World - Read Mode
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Iran has a long coastline along the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south, unlike Afghanistan, Laos, and Mongolia which are landlocked.
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Nippon is the Japanese name for Japan. It is still used today on stamps and in formal contexts, signifying the 'origin of the sun'.
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The Andaman Islands are a union territory of India, located in the Bay of Bengal. They are strategically important and known for their pristine beaches.
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Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It is the world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
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Hong Kong was handed over from the United Kingdom to China on July 1, 1997, ending over 150 years of British colonial rule.
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Steffi Graf is a former professional tennis player from Germany. She is one of the greatest players in history, having won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
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The Kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. It is a national icon, and people from New Zealand are often nicknamed 'Kiwis'.
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Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South-Central Asia. It is surrounded by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
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Holland (the Netherlands) is not part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia culturally and historically consists of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
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Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is located along the banks of the Nile River. The Nile is the primary water source for Egypt and has sustained its civilization for millennia.