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• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

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• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

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• The first FIFA Football World Cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930.
• The tournament was held from 13–30 July 1930.
• All matches were played in Montevideo, Uruguay.
• Uruguay also won the first FIFA World Cup.
• It defeated Argentina 4–2 in the final.

Additional information:

• 1934 – Italy
• 1938 – France
• 1950 – Brazil
• 1966 – England
• 1986 – Mexico

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• Security Council Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Total Members: 15
• Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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• Siam was the official name of Thailand until 1939.
• The country is located in Southeast Asia. 
• It is known for its rich culture, temples, and cuisine.
• The name was briefly changed back to Siam from 1945–1949 before permanently becoming Thailand.

Additional information:

• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht
• Official Language: Thai
• Population: ~70 million
• National Symbol: Elephant

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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• Writer: William Shakespeare
• Genre: Tragedy / Drama
• First Performance: Around 1606
• Publication: 1623
• Publication Place: London
• Language: English

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Founded: 29 July 1957
• Member States: 173 countries
• Purpose: Peaceful nuclear energy use & safety
• Affiliation: United Nations (UN system)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• President: Abraham Lincoln
• President Number: 16th
• Term of Office: 1861–1865
• Shot: 14 April 1865
• Died: 15 April 1865
• Place: Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.
• Assassin: John Wilkes Booth

Additional information:

American Presidents Assassinated in Office:

• James A. Garfield – 1881
• William McKinley – 1901
• John F. Kennedy – 1963

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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• Lake: Lake Baikal
• Country: Russia (Siberia)
• Depth: 1,642 meters
• Type: Freshwater lake
• Age: Over 25 million years

Last verified on 31-03-2026