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How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.

7 of the 10 Hottest Countries in the World Are on 1 Continent

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Did you know that some places on Earth can get so hot that local wildlife has evolved specifically to survive the extreme conditions? In these regions, the heat isn't just a summer wave; it's a constant presence.

The Ultimate Country Outline Quiz!

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Every country has a shape, and we might have seen what they look like on maps during geography class, would you be able to identify them if you were shown their outline? Take this quiz to find out!

Smallest Countries in the World

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Is it the country with the smallest land area? Or the fewest people? Either way, you get the same answer.

The 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World

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The most dangerous country in the world is determined by the Global Peace Index, which ranks territories according to their levels of peacefulness.

Country Decorating Ideas

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Add fresh country style to your home’s decor with the country decorating ideas in this article. Helpful photos illustrate different country styles.

Can You Guess the State From a List of Its Neighbors?

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We're sending you on a Mapquest in this quiz! Do you know which state borders only one other? What about a state with no neighbors? (They're kind of a loner.) Two are extra neighborly, sharing a border with eight other states! Have you got what it takes to name them all? Let's see!

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.

5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces

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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.

Are These Country Facts True or False?

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Countries are full of citizens, and citizens are full of pride, and pride is full of a lot of legend and myth. There is no shortage of information about any country on Earth, but separating the fact from the fiction is another story. Can you guess whether these country facts are true or false?

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