Random Country Facts

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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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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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    Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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    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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    In France, there's a place called Y.
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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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