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    Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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    China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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    In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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    The flag of the Philippines is flown with the red stripe up in times of war and blue stripe up in times of peace.
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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    Costa Rica Military
    Costa Rica Military
    In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and spends the money on education and culture instead.
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    Korea's capital Seoul means "Capital".
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    Singapore means "Lion city".
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