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• Bengaluru (Bangalore) is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
• State: Karnataka
• Major industries: IT, Software, Biotechnology, Aerospace
• Famous companies: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, IBM, Microsoft

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• Australia is called the "Land of Kangaroo."
• The kangaroo is the national animal of Australia.
• Kangaroos are found naturally only in Australia.
• They are one of the country's most famous wildlife symbols.
• Australia is known for its unique plants and animals.

Last verified on 13-07-2026

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• Mesopotamia was the old name of Modern Iraq.
• It was located between Tigris & Euphrates rivers.
• It is called the Cradle of Civilization.

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• Najd and Hejaz is the old name of Saudi Arabia.
• New Granada is the old name of Colombia.
• Nippon is the old name of Japan.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• Republic countries: 159
• Constitutional monarchies: Examples include the United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Spain
• Head of State in a republic: Usually a President
• Examples of republics: Pakistan, India, Türkiye, France, Germany
• World sovereign states: Approximately 195

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• Siam was the official name of Thailand until 1939.
• The country is located in Southeast Asia. 
• It is known for its rich culture, temples, and cuisine.
• The name was briefly changed back to Siam from 1945–1949 before permanently becoming Thailand.

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• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht
• Official Language: Thai
• Population: ~70 million
• National Symbol: Elephant

Last verified on 07-03-2026