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• Lima was originally named Ciudad de los Reyes, meaning “City of Kings.”
• Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded Lima on 18 January 1535.
• The name is associated with the Feast of the Epiphany in the Christian calendar.

Additional information:

• Capital: Lima
• Country: Peru
• Continent: South America

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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• Norway is popularly known as the “Land of the Midnight Sun.”

Additional information:

• 🇯🇵 Japan — Land of the Rising Sun
• 🇪🇬 Egypt — Gift of the Nile
• 🇮🇪 Ireland — Emerald Isle
• 🇹🇭 Thailand — Land of Smiles
• 🇦🇺 Australia — Land Down Under

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

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• Switzerland is known as the playground of Europe.
• This nickname highlights its diverse landscapes, from high peaks to pristine lakes

Additional information 

• The capital is Bern.
• The currency is the Swiss Franc.
• official language is German; French; Italian.
• Continent Europe.
• Religion is Christianity.
• Parliament called Bundesversammlung.

Last updated: 20-09-2026 by NA

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• Belgium is known as the “Cockpit of Europe.”
• The nickname refers to the many major European battles fought on Belgian territory.
• Belgium is located in Western Europe.

Additional information:

• Capital: Brussels
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Official languages: Dutch, French, and German

Last verified on 28-09-2026

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• Bhutan is historically cited as a prominent example of a protectorate/protected state.
• Under the 1949 Treaty of Friendship, Bhutan agreed to be guided by India in its external relations.
• The 2007 India–Bhutan Treaty replaced the earlier provision and gave Bhutan greater freedom in conducting its foreign policy.

Last verified on 09-09-2026

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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

Last verified on 09-08-2026

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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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• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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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.

Additional information:

• 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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• Bangladesh is known as the "Land of Golden Fiber".
• Because of its large-scale production of jute.
• Jute is the country's main cash crop.
• It is called the Golden Fiber due to its golden color and economic importance.
• Bangladesh is located in South Asia.

Last verified on 06-07-2026