Explanation

• Turan was an ancient geographical term used in Persian history and literature.
• It referred to the lands north of Iran, mainly inhabited by Turkic and Central Asian tribes.
• It was used for Turkic and nomadic tribes living beyond the Oxus River (Amu Darya).
• The term appears frequently in the Persian epic Shahnameh.
• Historically, Turan corresponds mainly to the Central Asian region.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Estonia is a country located in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe.
• It lies along the Baltic Sea.
• Estonia became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.

1. Estonia – Capital: Tallinn
2. Latvia – Capital: Riga
3. Lithuania – Capital: Vilnius

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

• 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.

Additional information:

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

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• Iraq, formerly known as Mesopotamia 
• Capital and largest city: Baghdad 
• Official languages: Arabic and Kurdish

Establishment

• Independence declared: 3 October 1932

• Republic declared: 14 July 1958

• Current constitution: 15 October 2005

Additional information

Najd and Hejaz are the old names of Saudi Arabia.

New Granada is the old name of Colombia.

Nippon is the old name of Japan

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• The Forbidden City is located in Beijing, China.
• It was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
• It was built between 1406 and 1420 by the Yongle Emperor.
• The last emperor of China, Puyi, was expelled from the Forbidden City in 1925.
• It became a public museum in 1925.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Belgium is often called the "Cockpit of Europe"

 It has been the site of more European battles than any other country

The term "cockpit" refers to the control center of an aircraft

Explanation

The new name of Leningrad is Saint Petersburg.

In a referendum held in 1991

The city of Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on 27 May 1703.

It became the capital of the Russian Empire 

Explanation

 The Baltic States are a geopolitical term for three countries in Northern Europe:

1. Estonia,
2. Latvia
3. Lithuania

All three countries are members of NATO, the European Union, the Eurozone, and the OECD.

The term Baltic stems from the name of the Baltic Sea 

Explanation

The land of Maple Leaves is a nickname for Canada.

This nickname comes from the maple tree.

Additional information 

Capital is Ottawa.

Currency is Canadian Dollar.

Official language is English; French.

Located in Continent North America.

Primary Religion is Christianity (But Secular Country).

Explanation

Syria is consistently considered a core part of the Levant region,

It is a geographical area in Western Asia along the eastern Mediterranean Sea

The term is often used in conjunction with historical or cultural references.