Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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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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The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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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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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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