Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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More books are written, published and sold per person per year in Iceland than anywhere else on the planet. One in ten Icelanders will become a published author in their lifetime.
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Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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In Czech Republic, women are entitled to up to 4 years of paid maternity leave, increasing to 7 years if the child is disabled.
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Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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The Pirate Bay tried buying their own island in hopes of making their own country with no copyright laws.
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Argentina's capital Buenos Aires means "Good air".
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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