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Here Are 8 New Countries That Might Exist by 2030

This video discusses an intriguing topic: The New York Times' List Of Potential New Countries, authored by Frank Jacobs and Parag Khana in 2012. It is important to clarify that this list does not represent an official position or prediction from The New York Times.

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Which Country Has the Biggest Population? Unexpected Facts

When we are asked if a country is big or small, we usually assess it by geographical area. And while some countries, like Canada, Russia, and Australia, are indeed big in terms of land, it's a different story when we assess them by population. Those differences can be really baffling.

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The Origins of Every Country Name in ASIA

But Japan is hardly the only Asian country name with a fascinating story to tell. What about Taiwan, Korea, and China? Do you know how all of these countries got their names? After watching this video, you will, as it explains the fascinating origins of 45 Asian country names.

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This Country Music Collaboration Will Blow You Away!

To celebrate the 50th Annual CMA awards, the Country Music Association decided to create this incredible country music collaboration. This music video contains some of the biggest living country music acts from past and present.

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How Did European Countries Get Their Names?

Did you know that the word Spain , the name of the country, is translated from Phoenician as "the land of rabbits," or that Belgium gets its name from Julius Caesar's description of the locals as "people who swell with anger"?

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Why Do People Think These Countries Are FAKE?

Some places in the world are functioning countries, yet only get partial or limited recognition for various reasons. For example, Somaliland, a self-declared independent country in the Horn of Africa, is not internationally recognized as a country.

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Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals

Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals video, geography, interesting facts, general knowledge, history facts, capital city, changing, interesting information Changing the capital city is a surprisingly common practice in history, and the historical reasons for the change of capitals are

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How Did Switzerland Transform Into Such a Wealthy Country?

But when and how did the European country become so wealthy? Turns out, there’s no single reason that contributed towards their financial success. This video elaborates more.

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The 12 Most Affordable Countries to Retire Abroad

Many people like to use their retirement funds to move to a different country. It’s a great idea, as living expenses in certain places can be quite cheap, and the cultural experiences abroad only make your life richer and more interesting. But picking the right place can be tricky.

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10 Countries That Disappeared from the Face of Earth

The world map changes all the time, with many countries appearing and vanishing on it, some in a matter of days or even hours.