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• Country: Netherlands
• Official Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
• Administrative Capital: The Hague
• Province: South Holland
• Known for: International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

Last verified on 10-09-2026

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• Vatican City is the smallest/state country in the world by land area and population.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Total area is about 0.49 sq km.
• It is located in Europe.

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• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last verified on 10-02-2026

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

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• The Indian Ocean lies between Africa and Australia.
• It is the third-largest ocean in the world.
• The Indian Ocean is bordered by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
• Area: About 70.56 million km²
• Deepest Point: Java (Sunda) Trench – about 7,258 meters

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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• Demographic Dividend refers to the economic growth potential created by a large working-age population (usually ages 15–64 years).
• It occurs when the working-age population is larger than the dependent population (children and the elderly).
• This can increase productivity, employment, and national income.
• To benefit fully, countries need quality education, healthcare, and job opportunities.

Last verified on 08-07-2026