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• Main country: Botswana
• Region: Southern Africa
• Other countries: Namibia and South Africa
• Approximate area: 900,000 km²
• Type: Semi-arid sandy savanna

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia.
• It is the third-longest river in the world.
• It stretches over 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles).

Additional information:

• The smallest river in China is the Qian River.
• It is part of the Xi River system.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the UN charter, which came into force in 1945.

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World Post day is observed on October 9 to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on 9 October 1874 in Switzerland.

Theme 2024: 150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations 

Theme 2025: Post For People: Local Service. Global Reach

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• The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DoD).
• It is located in Arlington County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C.
• Construction started: 11 September 1941
• Completed: 15 January 1943
• It was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.
• The building has 7 floors, including 2 underground levels.
• Architects: George Bergstrom and David J. Witmer.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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• Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999:
• As prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012,
• As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012
• Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012)

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The first ISS module was launched in 1998
• Module Name: Zarya (meaning "sunrise" in Russian).
• Launched on November 20, 1998
• Launch Vehicle: Russian Proton rocket.
• Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
• Built by a partnership of 15 nations, including NASA (the United States)

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• The Port of Seattle is located in the United States.
• Formed: September 5, 1911
• Jurisdiction: King County, Washington
• Headquarters: Washington, U.S
  

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

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• The first artificial satellite in the world was Sputnik 1
• Launch Date: October 4, 1957
• Country: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Size: 58 centimeters (22.8 inches) in diameter
• Weight: 83.6 kilograms (183.9 pounds)
• Mission Life: Transmitted radio beeps for 3 weeks before batteries died; burned up in the atmosphere on January 4, 1958.

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA