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Before being annexed by Russia in 2014, Crimea was part of Ukraine.

This annexation followed a controversial referendum.

This led to international condemnation.

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Ho Chi Minh City is formerly known as Saigon.

It is the largest city in Vietnam.

It is a major economic and cultural hub.

Ho Chi Minh (Founder of Vietnam)

Ho Chi Minh born: 1890

Ho Chi Minh died: 1969

Profession: Revolutionary/Statesman

Ho Chi Minh as PM Vietnam: 1945 to 1955

Ho Chi Minh as President Vietnam: 1945 to 1969

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The Pope lives in Italy, specifically within Vatican City.

Vatican City is an independent city-state entirely surrounded by Rome.

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Eden Gardens is a cricket ground located in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India.

It is established in 1864.

It is one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.

It has a seating capacity of over 66,000 and has hosted numerous international cricket matches.

Including Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

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• The Taurus Mountains are a significant mountain range located in southern Turkey.
• It stretching from the Mediterranean coast towards the central Anatolian plateau.
• They are known for their rugged terrain and beautiful landscapes.

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Nokia belongs to Finland.

Nokia's headquarters are in Espoo, Finland

It was founded in 1865 as a pulp mill in Tampere, Finland. 

Founders

• Fredrik Idestam
• Leo Mechelin
• Eduard Polon

It has operations in about 130 countries

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The city of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand is situated on an isthmus.

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The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb.

It separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. It stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

The range's highest peak is Toubkal, which is in central Morocco, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft). 

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The English Channel separates England from France.

At its narrowest point, it is about 21 miles wide.

It has historical significance in maritime and military contexts.

The Channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.

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• The country that is not included in the Horn of Africa is Senegal.

The Horn of Africa refers to the region that is home to the countries of:

• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Somalia