Countries Attracting The Most Asylum Seekers
Shelter in Germany, the Russian Federation, and the United States are heavily sought after by asylum seekers from around the world.
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Countries With the Largest Refugee Populations
Recently, Turkey experienced a rush of refugees from Syria, and 98% of its registered refugees are in fact Syrian.
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Countries With the Most Underweight Newborns
Only around 1 in 50 Chinese infants weigh less than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms) at time of birth.
August 15, 2018 14:59
What Is A Yellowjacket?
Yellowjacket is the North American term for several species of social wasps.
August 15, 2018 14:15
What Is The Geneva Convention?
The Geneva Conventions is an international agreement detailing the laws governing humanitarian rights during wartime.
August 15, 2018 12:58
When Did Czechoslovakia Split Up?
Czechoslovakia was a country between the years 1918 to 1993, when it was officially dissolved into the separate entities of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
August 15, 2018 11:49
Which Countries Are Considered to be South Asia?
South Asia consists of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
August 14, 2018 16:47
The Most Expensive Summer Olympic Games In History
With a total cost of $40 billion US Dollars, the 2008 Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, China were the most expensive Summer Olympic Games ever held.
August 14, 2018 14:44
Countries With the Least Access to Prenatal Care
Less than half of women in Ethiopia receive any skilled medical attention at all over the course of their pregnancy.
August 14, 2018 14:33
The Northernmost Cities And Towns Of The World
Norway, Denmark, and Canada host some of the northernmost cities of the world, the farthest being situated at 78°55′30″ North.
August 14, 2018 14:20
When Was the First US Census?
The first census in the US was conducted in 1790.
August 14, 2018 12:35
What Is The Golden Horseshoe?
The Golden Horseshoe is a region in the Canadian province of Ontario that is home to 21% of the country's population.
August 14, 2018 12:28
What is the Largest Frog in the World?
The goliath frog is the world's largest frog.
August 14, 2018 11:36
What is Magma?
Magma is high-temperature fluid composed of molten and semi-molten rocks that exists below the surface of the earth.
August 13, 2018 17:58
European Countries Generating the Most Waste
Denmark had the highest municipal waste of EU countries in 2017.
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Which Countries Border Malawi?
Malawi is landlocked by three neighboring nations.
August 13, 2018 16:45
Where Is The Headquarters Of The Amnesty International Located?
The Amnesty International is headquartered in London with branches around the the world.
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Which Countries Border Jordan?
Saudi Arabia is one of the countries bordering Jordan.
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What is a Tornado?
In extreme cases, tornadoes can travel at a destructive speed of above 300 miles per hour.
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How Many UN Peacekeeping Missions Are Currently Active?
UN peacekeeping missions help maintain world peace.
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