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What Type Of Government Does Bhutan Have?

Since 18 July 2008, the Government of Bhutan has been a constitutional monarchy with the King being the Head of State and the Prime Minister heads the executive branch of the government.

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Kurt Waldheim - Figures in History

Waldheim was an Austrian diplomat and politician. Waldheim was the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981.

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The NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia

Between March and June 1999, air strikes were launched on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now Serbia) by NATO.

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Who Governs Macau?

Governmental affairs in Macau are decided by secretaries appointed by the Chief Executive of Macau, and endorsed by the Chinese government at Beijing.

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What is a Democracy?

A democracy refers to a system of government while the citizens hold the power.

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What Was the Great Game?

The Great Game refers to disputes between Britain and Russia, over certain territories.

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What is the Resource Curse?

The resource curse, also sometimes called the paradox of plenty, refers to the problem that countries with an abundance of natural resources face.

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What Is An Oblast?

An oblast is the political and administrative division of a country, especially the former Soviet countries.

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What Type Of Government Does Latvia Have?

Latvia is a parliamentary republic represented by an unicameral parliament (Saeima) and the Cabinet of Ministers that constitute the executive branch of the Government of Latvia.

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What Was the Winter War?

The Winter War refers to a conflict that took place early after the outbreak of World War II.

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What Caused the War of 1812?

The War of 1812 was a war fought between the United States and the allies of Great Britain (was well as Great Britain itself).

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What Is A Pariah State?

A nation that is considered as an outcast by the international community is called a pariah state.

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What Is A Kangaroo Court?

A kangaroo court refers to a non-official court that often uses unfair legal processes to convict a person who may be innocent.

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