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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
Puerto Rico, the smallest of the Greater Antilles, is a US territory. Puerto Rican culture blends Taino, Spanish, and African influences, with Spanish as the primary language. The economy is recognised as one of the most competitive in Latin America,
The UAE is made up of seven constituent emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah and Um Al-Quwain, all of which are ruled by their own monarch but join together to form the Federal Supreme Council. The UAE is conservative
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
Consisting of the four countries Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the UK formerly exercised huge political dominance around the world through the extensive reach of the British Empire. The UK today still exerts considerable influence,
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
