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Places of Pain

There are places in the world whose names bring to mind human pain and suffering caused by other people, nature, or both. Included here are some of these places and…

Alexander the Great

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Empire of Alexander the Great (including dependencies) Alexander the Great or Alexander III, 356–323 b.c., king of Macedon, conqueror of much of Asia. Whether or not…

Lowest GDP per capita

The countries with the lowest gross domestic product per capita in U.S. dollars, based on most recent data available as of 2012. 1. Kosovo…

Lowest GDP per capita

The countries with the lowest gross domestic product per capita in U.S. dollars, based on most recent data available for 2013. 1. Congo…

Lowest GDP per capita

The countries with the lowest gross domestic product per capita in U.S. dollars, based on most recent data available. 1. Somalia…

Historical Site Locations

…is Count Dracula's castle? In the Transylvania region of Romania. The castle where the historical Dracula was born still stands in the town of Sighisoara. …is a whole country a desert? There…

Weather: Getting Down to Basics

Getting Down to BasicsWeatherWhat Should I Wear?Playing the OddsGetting Down to BasicsForecasting from the Beginning Although this introduction to weather forecasting may seem flip, it is meant to…

Lowest Literacy Rates

The countries with the lowest literacy rate, defined as the ability to read and write at a specified age. 1. South Sudan 27.0…

Prizes of War

People who win military awards are very special. They are people whose achievements have been outstanding due to their bravery, courage, or daring. The U.S. military gives 28 decorations, or…

Dependencies of Norway

Read about the geography, population, and characteristics of Norway's dependencies, which include Svalbard, Bouvet Island, and Jan Mayen Island. Map of SvalbardSource: The World Factbook 2003…