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• There are 3 Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
• These countries are located in Northern Europe and share historical and cultural links.
• The term “Scandinavia” mainly refers to the Scandinavian Peninsula region.

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• The Bandung Conference was held in Indonesia (Bandung city) in 1955.
• Also known as the: Asian-African Conference
• Participating countries: 29 Asian and African nations
• Purpose: Anti-colonialism, peace, cooperation
• Outcome: Foundation for Non-Aligned Movement idea

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• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• Established: 19 December 1966
• Membership: 68 countries
• Asia & Pacific: 49
• Outside region (Non-Asian): 19

• Largest recipient of ADB loans: Pakistan
• Pakistan received highest ADB loans in 2022: $5.58 billion
• ADB loans & grants to Pakistan (2021): $1.31 billion
• Largest shareholder of ADB: Japan

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• Africa is the second most populous continent after Asia.
• It has a rapidly growing population compared to other continents.

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Explanation

• The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
• Location: Africa
• Length: Approximately 4,800 km (3,000 miles)
• Area: About 9.2 million km²

List of top deserts in the world:

Last verified on 10-05-2026