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Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff CountriesCountry MapsFlags from Around the WorldWorld CapitalsMore…World History and TimelinesEncyclopedia: HistoryTimeline ArchiveMillennium MilestonesYear By Year: 1900–2014More…World Stats and FactsHow Many Countries?The World's TreasuresCountry Statistics (biggest and smallest, literacy rates, etc.)Area and Population of CountriesMore…WarBattles That Changed HistoryThe United States at WarWacky WarsMore…Current Events2016 Current Events2015 Current Events2014 Current Events2013 Current Events2012 Current Events2011 Current Events2010 Current EventsWorld GeographyEncyclopedia: EarthGeography Hall of FameHighest Mountain Peaks of the WorldLines on a MapThe ContinentsMore…ReligionThe Major FaithsTop Ten Organized Religions of the WorldHolidaysHoly PlacesMore…Natural DisastersEarthquakesTsunamisVolcanic EruptionsMajor StormsMore…Accident ArchiveAircraft CrashesSpace AccidentsTerrorist AttacksTo the RescueDisaster KitMore…ArchitectureSeven Wonders of the Modern WorldTallest Buildings in the WorldHistory of the SkyscraperMore…Year by Year: 1900–2015Enter a year: Special Features In the News: Headlines from the BBCToday in History: Gone With the WindThe Geography Guide· Families of Countries· Geography Hall of Fame· The Geography Guide· World History· Where in the World?more...Games & QuizzesRepair History | Where Is That? | Country Capitals QuizMore World Quizzes! Sources + Our Common Sources