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Portugal: End of an Empire
With the turnover of Macao, the Portuguese colonial empire comes to a close by Borgna Brunner On December 20, 1999 Portugal gave up the last colony in its once vast overseas…Who Are the Taliban?
Their history and their resurgence Infoplease Atlas: Afghanistan Taliban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef seated in front of Taliban militia members. Source/AP Photos If a man fears…Pacific Ocean: Ocean Facts & Animals
Top of Page The Pacific Ocean is a vast and majestic body of water, stretching across more than one-third of the planet's surface. Its crystal-clear blue waters and warm, tropical climate make it a…The Gambia Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note The Gambia Index: People and History Government Defense Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Gambian Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORYA wide…Azerbaijan Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Azerbaijan Index: Historical Highlights Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense and Military Issues Foreign Relations U.S.-Azerbaijan…Turkmenistan Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note TurkmenistanYoung people in native costume dance during ceremony in Gyami, Turkmenistan, February 11, 2007. [© AP Images]PROFILEOFFICIAL NAME:…Switzerland Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Switzerland Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Swiss Relations PEOPLESwitzerland sits at the…Oceans and Seas
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWater is arguably one of the most important substances on Earth, essential not only for flora and fauna, but for sustaining human life. As such, waterways are crucial…State of the Union Address: Calvin Coolidge (December 3, 1924)
Calvin Coolidge (December 3, 1924) To the Congress of the United States: The present state of the Union, upon which it is customary for the President to report to the Congress under the provisions…India Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note India Index: People Government Political Conditions Defense U.S.-India Relations PEOPLE The people of India have had a continuous civilization…Trending
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