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France is a the largest country in Western Europe and also includes many overseas islands and territories. Mainland France shares a border Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Spain. For over 500 years France has been one of the world’s most powerful countries. During this time France colonized parts of North America, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and many Pacific Islands. Although most of these regions are now independent, France still has many overseas territories and the French language is still used in many former colonies. The country was also a founding member of the United Nations and the European Union. France has over 30 cities with a population of over 200,000. If you have ever wondered which of these cities is the capital, keep reading to find out.
New Zealand is a island nation, that is located to the east of Australia and to the south of Fiji, Tonga and New Caledonia. Most of the land mass of the country is made up of two large islands, which are known as the North Island and South Island. The population of New Zealand is about 4.4 million and about 1.5 million of these people live in the largest city of Auckland. However, this city is not the capital of the country.
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth. It is located to the west of Asia and the south of Europe. It is comprised of 54 countries and 11 territories. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent of Africa also includes the island of Madagascar and a number of other smaller archipelagos. Africa is the second most populated place on the planet and is home to more than 1 billion people. So what is the largest country in Africa? Read on to find out.
New Hampshire is a state located in the north east of the United States. It was named after Hampshire, which is an English county. It was the first colony to break away from Great Britain and was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States in 1776. New Hampshire ratified the US Constitution in June 1788 to officially become the 9th state. It is one of the smallest states in the country in terms of both area and population. There are 13 cities in the state and if you want to know which city is the capital, continue reading to find out.
Ear wax is a yellowy-orange, waxy substance that is found in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. The medical term for ear wax is cerumen and excess, or compacted cerumen, can cause hearing difficulties. Ear wax is secreted by the ear to protect the skin of the ear canal and assist with cleaning and lubrication. Ear wax is able to provide some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water entering the inner ear. When the ear wax dries it falls out of the ear taking with it any trapped dust or debris.
Nebraska is a state is the Midwestern region of the United States. It is a sparsely populated state with a population of just 1.8 million. Almost 90% of the cities in Nebraska have fewer than 3,000 people. The largest city in the state is Omaha with a population of about 900,000 in the metropolitan area. Omaha was the capital before Nebraska became a state, but this was relocated south of the Platte River after Nebraska became a state.
The landmasses of Earth are generally broken up into 7 regions, called continents. These are named Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia (sometimes called Australasia or Oceania) and Antarctica. If you have ever wondered which of these is the largest continent in area or population, keep reading to find out.
Chili peppers are the name given to fruit from the plants that belong to the Capsicum family. There are many different types of chili pepper plants. Many species of chili peppers are known for their spiciness, which comes from the chemical capsaicin and other related substances. Every species has a different amount of these chemicals, which means that chili peppers range from very mild through to extremely spicy. The measurement of the spicy heat in a chilli pepper is called the Scoville scale and the number Scoville heat units (SHU) shows the amount of capsaicin in the pepper. Continue reading to find out which chili pepper tops the Scoville scale.
Portugal is the westernmost country in Europe and shares a border with Spain. Portugal is a member of NATO and the European Union. The country has a long history and was one of the global powers from the 15th century until the 19th century. The Portuguese Empire once spread from Europe to the Americas, Africa and Asia, but today holds no overseas territories. Portugal is separated into 18 districts and they are named after the district capital. If you want to know which of these cities is the capital of Portugal, keep reading to find out.
New York is a state in the north west of the United States of America. It was one of the first 13 states that declared independence from Britain in 1776. It has the third largest population of any state in the US with over 19 million people. The largest city in New York state is New York City, which is one of the best known and most important cities in the world. However, this city isn’t the capital of New York. If you want to know which city is the capital of this state, keep reading to find out.