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Country information related to culture, business, travel, and local living

Did you know?

  • Bamboo is the national tree of Vietnam.
  • In Austria, good luck charms shaped like pigs are popular on New Year's Day.
  • Portuguese is the official language of Angola.
  • Argentina is larger than Texas and Mexico combined.
  • Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan.​​​​​​​

Country Overview

After selecting a country, a Country Overview page appears and is organized into these summaries:  Land/Geography/Regions, People and Culture, History, Climate and Biodiversity, Economy, and Government.

Four other features are worth noting:

1.  The name of your selected country appears on the left side of the page above the search topics.

2.  The current time and date at the country's capital city are posted.

3.  The current temperature at the capital is given in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.

4.  To change countries, click on the Select Another Country link near the top left corner of the page.

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