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Distinctive elements of contemporary architecture include free-flowing form, creativity, and the extensive use of curved lines.

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Landscape architecture is a term used to refer to the design of outdoor areas.

June 14, 2019 11:20

Also known as late modernism or structural expressionism, high tech architecture is a style that emerged in the late 1970s.

June 14, 2019 11:00

Novelty architecture refers to buildings with unusual shapes, or whose existence exists for the purpose of advertisement.

June 14, 2019 10:55

Depending on where you live around the world, housing types look different.

June 14, 2019 10:51

The term Stalinist architecture is used to describe ambitious architecture projects that were undertaken by Joseph Stalin throughout his reign.

June 13, 2019 16:07

The Baroque era of the late 16th century give birth to Baroque architectural styles.

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Gothic architecture evolved in the late medieval period in Europe. Some of the world's most celebrated buildings are in the gothic style.

June 13, 2019 15:35

Art Deco is a style of architecture that originated in France around the time of the first world war. It could be described as modernism with a fine attention to detail.

June 13, 2019 15:18

Algerian cuisine is a unique hybrid blend of influences and flavours.

June 13, 2019 12:37

Modern Standard Arabic and Tamazight are the two official languages of Algeria.

June 13, 2019 12:32

Sunni Islam is the dominant religious belief system in Algeria, while Ibadi Muslims and Christians comprise significant religious minority groups.

June 12, 2019 16:21

The Algerian capital city of Algiers houses the nation's capital, and 1 in 8 Algerian residents live within its metropolitan area.

June 12, 2019 15:43

The world's largest Portuguese-speaking city is located in Brazil.

June 12, 2019 14:47

Turkmen is the official language of Turkmenistan.

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Ashgabat in the country's arid foothills is the national capital and by far the most populous city of Turkmenistan.

June 12, 2019 12:45

89% of the Turkmen of Turkmenistan are affiliated with Islam and acknowledge Islam as an integral part of their culture.

June 12, 2019 12:29

When Ottawa was chosen as the capital of Canada, it was a choice that was seen as surprising. Why was it chosen?

June 11, 2019 14:44

English and French are the two official languages spoken in Canada.

June 11, 2019 12:03

Education in Canada is primarily funded and overseen by the governments at the federal, provincial, and local levels.

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