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Which Countries Border Spain?

Spain shares its borders with five countries: Morocco, Andorra, France, Portugal, and Gibraltar.

February 28, 2018 14:53

Is Greenland Larger Than Australia?

Although Greenland might appear larger than Australia on most maps, Australia is actually more than 3 times larger than Greenland.

February 28, 2018 14:51

What Were The Cod Wars?

The Cod Wars refer to a series of disputes between Iceland and the US over fishing rights in the North Atlantic.

February 27, 2018 17:47

When Did Germany Become a Country?

Germany as we know it today technically dates back to the year 962 AD. However, the country's origin is more complicated than that.

February 27, 2018 17:19

What Was the Scramble For Africa?

Between the years 1881 and 1914, many European powers were on a mission to colonize Africa. What were the reasons behind this?

February 27, 2018 15:22

Pyeongchang Olympic Champions Per Capita

Although Liechtenstein won only one medal at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, it ranks the highest per capita medals due to its small population.

February 26, 2018 16:54

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