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China (the People's Republic of China) is the country that shares land borders with 

2 Special Administrative Regions (SARs):

1. Hong Kong
2. Macau. 

14 Neighboring Countries:

1. North Korea
2. Russia
3. Mongolia
4. Kazakhstan
5. Kyrgyzstan
6. Tajikistan
7. Afghanistan
8. Pakistan
9. India
10. Nepal
11. Bhutan
12. Myanmar
13. Laos
14. Vietnam

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Brazilian football icon Pelé died on 29 December 2022

At the age of 82.

He was named athlete of the century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.

He  is the only footballer in history to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970)

Pele retired in 1977.

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• The main American issue with Ukraine concerns security and geopolitical alignment.
• The United States strongly supports Ukraine joining NATO as a defense against Russian aggression.

Additional information:

• NATO membership provides military support and collective defense for Ukraine.
• The issue is a central factor in US-Russia geopolitical tensions.

Last verified on 23-01-2026

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• Developed countries are highly industrialized with advanced urban infrastructure.
• On average, it is about 15% in developed countries.

Additional information:

• Examples of developed countries: USA, UK, Japan, Germany.
• High urbanization is due to industrialization and better job opportunities in cities.

Last verified on 23-01-2026

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• “Crypto Winter” refers to a prolonged period of falling cryptocurrency prices.
• During this time, market values drop sharply, and investor confidence is low.

• Examples: 2018 crypto crash after Bitcoin’s 2017 peak.
• Term is similar to a “bear market” in traditional finance.

Last verified on 22-01-2026

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• Brainstorming is a widely used technique to generate creative ideas and solutions by encouraging free thinking without immediate judgment.
• It helps individuals or groups explore multiple possibilities quickly, fostering innovation and originality.

Last verified on 22-01-2026

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The famous character of Count Dracula was created by Irish author Bram Stoker

Dracula, published in 1897

Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula in the 1931 film Dracula 

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ANSA is the national news agency of Italy. 

Founded in 1945

Headquartered in Rome

It is a cooperative of 36 members

Additional information

News Agencies of Important Countries

Pakistan: Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)

China: Xinhua

Russia: TASS (Telegrafnoye agentstvo Sovetskogo Soyuza) 

India: Press Trust of India (PTI)

France: AFP (Agence France-Presse) (also oldest news agency)

Syria: SANA(Syrian Arab News Agency)

Yemen: SABA

Indonesia: Antara 

Kuwait: KUNA (Kuwait News Agency)

Kenya: KNA (Kenya News Agency)

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character Sherlock Holmes  

He was first introduced the iconic detective in his novel A Study in Scarlet in 1887

He was a British writer and medical doctor.

The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.