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• Australia is called the "Land of Kangaroo."
• The kangaroo is the national animal of Australia.
• Kangaroos are found naturally only in Australia.
• They are one of the country's most famous wildlife symbols.
• Australia is known for its unique plants and animals.

Last verified on 13-07-2026

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• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

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• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Mesopotamia was the old name of Modern Iraq.
• It was located between Tigris & Euphrates rivers.
• It is called the Cradle of Civilization.

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• Najd and Hejaz is the old name of Saudi Arabia.
• New Granada is the old name of Colombia.
• Nippon is the old name of Japan.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• Bangladesh is known as the "Land of Golden Fiber".
• Because of its large-scale production of jute.
• Jute is the country's main cash crop.
• It is called the Golden Fiber due to its golden color and economic importance.
• Bangladesh is located in South Asia.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• Nippon is the former name for Japan.
• It translates to "origin of the sun" 
• Located in Asia.
• Japan is also called the Land of the Rising Sun. 
• The yen is the currency of Japan.
• The official language is Japanese.
• The capital of Japan is Tokyo. 
• Parliament is called the Diet.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

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• Known: Land of White Elephant
• Location: Southeast Asia
• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht

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• Pakistan → Land of the Pure
• Japan → Land of the Rising Sun
• Canada → Land of Maple Leaf
• Bhutan → Land of the Thunder Dragon
• South Korea → Land of the Morning Calm
• Norway → Land of the Midnight Sun
• Finland → Land of a Thousand Lakes

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Bengaluru (Bangalore) is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
• State: Karnataka
• Major industries: IT, Software, Biotechnology, Aerospace
• Famous companies: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, IBM, Microsoft

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• Republic countries: 159
• Constitutional monarchies: Examples include the United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Spain
• Head of State in a republic: Usually a President
• Examples of republics: Pakistan, India, Türkiye, France, Germany
• World sovereign states: Approximately 195

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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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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• Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" of India.
• It is the capital of Rajasthan.
• The city was painted pink in 1876 to welcome the Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales.
• The distinctive pink-colored buildings became the city's famous identity.

Last verified on 06-07-2026