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Nestled in the Balkan peninsula, Albania is a small mountainous country that borders Kosovo, Greece, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Served by the capital Tirana, Albania has been a member of the EU since 2014. Albanian is the only official language,
Known as the Spice Island, Grenada produces a significant portion of the world's nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. With St George’s recognised as the capital, Grenada is a popular tourist destination thanks to its lush landscapes and
Situated at the mouth of the Gulf, Oman is bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Oman’s economy differs from its neighbours in that industry is largely based on tourism and natural/agricultural products rather than solely
China is the largest global manufacturer and exporter of goods in the world. With one of the world’s largest populations, the second largest economy by GDP, and fastest growing consumer market in the world, China is a global giant. This makes it
India is an ancient civilisation, home to a hugely diverse patchwork of religions and cultures within its 29 states and 7 union territories. India is a member of a group of rising economies known as the BRIC countries, and has a fast-developing
The “Land of the Rising Sun” is an island nation situated in the Pacific Ocean. Its population has the highest life-expectancy in the world. In exchange for engineering and technology-led products, Japan imports many raw materials due to its
The birthplace of the founder of Buddhism, Nepal has a multi-ethnic population. The predominant religion is Hinduism. Closed to outsiders until the 1950s, Nepal is home to the Himalayas and the highest elevations in the world, including Mount
Chad is a landlocked country in North Central Africa. The official languages spoken are Arabic and French, as a result of French colonisation in the 19th century. However, it is home to more than 200 ethnic groups and languages and has a rich,
Israel is the world’s largest Jewish-majority state, with 74.8% of citizens identifying as such. The financial centre is Tel Aviv, though Jerusalem is recognised as the capital city. Technology is a booming sector due to a highly educated
Jordan is a sovereign Arab state with few of its own natural resources, but a wealth of ancient historical sites. The most famous site is Petra, thought to have been built in the 5th century. Jordan has strong allied links with the USA, and is one
