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    Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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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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    Brazil has their own version of Miss America. Miss Bumbum Brazil pageant is an annual competition for the best butt in the country.
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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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    Yucatán Name
    Yucatán Name
    The Mexican state of Yucatán was named so after a misunderstanding when the Spaniards arrived and asked the locals what they called the place. The locals replied "Yucatan" which means "I don’t understand you" in their native tongue.
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    Niue's Pokemon Coins
    In 2001, the island country of Niue featured Pikachu and other Pokemon on their currency.
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    Argentina's capital Buenos Aires means "Good air".
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    Most Peaceful Country
    Most Peaceful Country
    Iceland has no army and is also recognized as the world’s most peaceful country.
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