Zimbabwe was known as Rhodesia until it gained its independance from the UK in 1980.
Southern Rhodesia
southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia
Northern and Southern Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Formerly Southern Rhodesia.
Rhodesia. It was named after colonialist, diamond miner
Formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, the Republic of Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia, or just Rhodesia .
Rhodesia. It was named after colonialist, diamond monger and all round british hero cecil rhodes.
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RE: What is the former name for Zimbabwe?
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Who is the grandmother of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
Who is the grandmother of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
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What is Estonia known for?
Estonia
- Estonia, country in northeastern Europe, the northernmost of the three Baltic states.
- Estonia’s area includes some 1,500 islands and islets; the two largest of these islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, are off mainland Estonia’s west coast.
Estonia has so much to offer, here are some of the things Estonia is known for.
- Tallinn: Embarking on a medieval quest for atmospheric restaurants and hidden bars in the history-saturated lanes.
- Lahemaa National Park: Wandering the forest paths, bog boardwalks, abandoned beaches and manor-house halls.
- Tartu: Furthering your education among the museums and student bars of Estonia’s second city.
- Saaremaa: Unwinding among the windmills and exploring the island’s castles, churches, cliffs, coast and crater.
- Muhu: Hopping over to frozen-in-island-time Koguva village and the gastronomic delights of Pädaste Manor.
- Pärnu: Strolling the golden sands and genteel streets of Estonia’s ‘summer capital’.
- Otepää: Getting back to nature, even if the snow’s a no-show, at the ‘winter capital’.
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Flag of Malta
Description of flag of Malta
vertically divided white-red national flag with a George Cross in the upper hoist corner. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.
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Where is Croatia?
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Croatia is located in Europe.
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Croatia is an Eastern European country located at the crossroads of central and southeast Europe with a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It covers 56,594 square kilometers of land area and includes more than a thousand islands on its coast. Croatia borders Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, The Adriatic Sea to the southwest and Slovenia to the northwest. Dinara Peak serves as the geographical southwest border to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Adriatic Sea.
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There are 4 main regions that Croatia is divided into. First, Croatia Proper covers 28,337 square kilometers and encompasses the northwest boundary, the northwest coastline and much of the central mainland. It is situated between Slavonia to the east, the Adriatic Sea to the west, and Dalmatia to the south. This region is home to the capital, Zagreb and is the most significant economic area, contributing to over 50% of Croatia's domestic production.
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Dalmatia is a very narrow strip of land in the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, covering 12,158 square kilometers. Most of this area is covered by the Dinaric Alps and includes clusters of islands off the coast, stretching from the island of Rab in the north, to the Bay of Kotor in the south.
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Slavonia covers 12,556 square kilometers, making up the entire eastern region. This region consists of 5 counties and is located in the Pannonian Basin, mostly bordered by the Danube, Drava and Sava rivers.
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Istria is known as the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and is located between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf. This region is home to the Učka mountain ridge and the Dragonja, Mirna, Pazinčica, and Raša rivers.
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Flag of Turkmenistan
Description of flag of Turkmenistan
national flag consisting of a green field (background) with a white crescent and five stars; near the hoist a claret (Bordeaux-red) stripe bears five carpet patterns and an olive wreath. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is 1 to 2.
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What is Cameroon known for?
Cameroon
- Cameroon, country lying at the junction of western and central Africa.
- Its ethnically diverse population is among the most urban in western Africa.
- The capital is Yaoundé, located in the south-central part of the country.
Cameroon has so much to offer, here are some of the things Cameroon is known for.
- Ring Road: Exploring stunning verdant scenery, picturesque villages and rushing rivers in the region around Bamenda.
- Village des Artisans: Shopping for flamboyant bronze and beaded crafts in the attractive Islamic town of Foumban.
- Mt Cameroon: Donning your hiking boots to climb the mist-shrouded slopes of West Africa's highest peak.
- Limbe: Taking in the charming scenery, volcanic sand beaches and laid-back vibe at Cameroon's most enjoyable seaside town.
- Yaoundé: Checking out art deco and Independence architecture as well as esoteric museums in the country's capital.
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Where is Belize?
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Belize is located in Americas.
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Belize is a small country on the eastern coast of Central America, between Mexico in the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east and Guatemala in the south and west. It is located just north of the Equator, covering a land area of 22,800 square kilometers. Just 300 meters offshore is The Belize Barrier Reef, the second longest reef in the world, covering 300 kilometers.
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Belize has the lowest population density in Central America and can be divided into five main regions.
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Belize City is located on the western coast near the Belize River, covering 35,667 square kilometers. Haulover Creek divides this region into two areas. Northside, known as the upmarket area, begins at Haulover Creek and ends at the Fort George area. Southside, known as the commercial area and extends the outskirts of the city and port area.
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The Cayes, are a cluster of small islands and atolls. The largest and northernmost of the Cayes is Ambergris Caye. Other popular Cayes include, Caye Caulker, Turneffe Islands and Lighthouse Reef.
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Northern Belize is the agricultural and business center, expanding the entire northern Mexico border, a third of the western Guatemala border and a third of the northern coastline. The two main areas in this region are Corozal and Orange Walk, home to many historical Mayan sites.
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Western Belize consists of mountainous terrain and lowland forest, located in central Belize and expanding a third of the western Guatemala border. This region is home to the Maya Mountains and Belize's small capital Belmopan.
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Southern Belize lies south of Belmopan, stretching a third of the western Guatemala border, the southern coastline and half of the eastern coastline. This region is known for having rugged terrain and low population density, with most of the towns and villages located on the coast.
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Flag of Equatorial Guinea
Description of flag of Equatorial Guinea
national flag consisting of horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a blue triangle at the hoist and the national coat of arms in the centre. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is approximately 2 to 3.
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Flag of Ireland
Description of flag of Ireland
vertically striped green-white-orange national flag. Its width-to-length ratio is 1 to 2.
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What is Zimbabwe known for?
Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe, officially Republic of Zimbabwe, formerly (1911–64) Southern Rhodesia, (1964–79) Rhodesia, or (1979–80) Zimbabwe Rhodesia, landlocked country of southern Africa.
- It shares a 125-mile (200-kilometre) border on the south with the Republic of South Africa and is bounded on the southwest and west by Botswana, on the north by Zambia, and on the northeast and east by Mozambique.
- The capital is Harare (formerly called Salisbury).
- Zimbabwe achieved majority rule and internationally recognized independence in April 1980 following a long period of colonial rule and a 15-year period of white-dominated minority rule, instituted after the minority regime’s so-called Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965.
Zimbabwe has so much to offer, here are some of the things Zimbabwe is known for.
- Victoria Falls: Being floored by the sheer power and force of these World Heritage–listed waterfalls.
- Great Zimbabwe: Taking the spiritual pulse of Zimbabwe at these atmospheric, 11th-century stone ruins.
- Mana Pools National Park: Walking through Africa’s only park that allows unguided safaris among big cats and elephants.
- Harare: Unwinding in calm garden restaurants within converted colonial homes.
- Eastern Highlands: Breathing in lush pine forests, cool climates, mountain air and English gardens.
- Hwange: Feeling humbled at Zim's largest national park, home to Africa's biggest elephant population.
- Matobo National Park: Tracking rhinos, seeing ancient rock art and superb scenery.
- Bulawayo: Soaking up the superb architecture, art galleries and history.
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What is Nigeria known for?
Nigeria has so much to offer, here are some of the things Nigeria is known for.
- Lagos: Joining the gold rush of the country's super-confident boom city, and exploring its insatiably lively art and music scene.
- Abeokuta: Climbing the sacred rock via historic hideouts and shrines, and looking out on the picturesque rooftops from a high vantage point.
- Oshogbo: Learning about traditional crafts, browsing the impressive galleries and losing yourself on the river bank in the sacred grove.
- Benin City: Wandering the Brass Casters St, governed by a secret ancient guild, and catching a flavour of the former glory of the marvellous Benin empire.
- Calabar: Taking in colonial history and cutting-edge conservation in the easygoing old river port.
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When does Mongolian stock market open?
- Mongolian Stock Exchange opens at 10:00 - 13:00 ( 08)
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RE: When does Chinese stock market open?
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 - 12:00 (HKT)
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Where is Australia?
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Australia is located in Oceania.
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Australia is both a country and a continent. The GPS coordinates of Australia are comprised of a latitude of 25.2744° S and a longitude of 133.7751° E. The combination of these two coordinates mean that Australia is located in the southern hemisphere as well as the eastern hemisphere. As part of the southern hemisphere, Australia is situated beneath the equator and in the Indian Ocean.
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There are two points of extremity in northern Australia. On the country’s mainland, the most northern point is situated at a latitude of 10°41' S. This location is part of the placing this point in the southern hemisphere. Offshore, Australia’s northernmost point has a latitude of 09°16' S. As part of the Australian state of Queensland, this northernmost point is located on the island of Moimi, which is part of a group of islands called the Torres Strait Islands.
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The southernmost point of Australia is similar to the northernmost point of the country in that there are multiple very southern points of extremity. The three most extreme points of southern Australia are…
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The South Point of Australia’s mainland with a latitude of 39°08' S The Bishop and Clerk Islets with a latitude of 55°03' S South East Cape of Tasmania with a latitude of 43°38' S
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The westernmost point of Australia’s mainland extends to a latitude of 113°38' E. This coordinate points to an area called Steep Point. The Heart Island and McDonald Islands archipelago is home to the most extreme point of offshore Australia in the west. The longitudinal coordinate of this point is 72°35' E and it falls on the island of McDonald.
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In the east, Australia reaches a longitudinal extremity at two points. On the country’s mainland, Australia’s easternmost point is situated at a longitude of 153°38' E. This point is part of Cape Byron. The most extreme point among Australia’s offshore islands is located at a longitude of 167°57' E. This point is positioned on Australia’s Norfolk Island.
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The total area of the country is approximately 29,679,095 square miles. About 2,941,299 square miles are made up of land and the other 26,610 square miles are comprised of water regions. Australia‘s population size is currently around 24,942,488 people. As such, Australia’s population accounts for only 0.33% of the entire population of the world.
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