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 27-Dec-2024

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Azerbaijan 

 

  • Location: Situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and the Caspian Sea. 
  • Capital: Baku, located on the Caspian Sea coast. 
  • Features: Known for its rich cultural heritage, modern architecture, and natural resources, especially oil and gas. 
  • Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN). 
  • Official Language: Azerbaijani (or Azeri). 
  • Government: Unitary presidential republic. 
  • Key Highlights: Famous for the Flame Towers in Baku, ancient Silk Road history, and diverse landscapes ranging from the Caspian coastline to the Caucasus Mountains. 

 

Kuwait 

 

  • Location: Situated in the Middle East, bordered by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf. 
  • Capital: Kuwait City. 
  • Features: Known for its oil reserves, modern skyscrapers, the iconic Kuwait Towers, and rich cultural heritage. 
  • Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the strongest currencies globally. 
  • Official Language: Arabic. 
  • Government: Constitutional monarchy with an emir as the head of state. 
  • Key Highlights: Renowned for its oil-based economy, luxurious lifestyle, and vibrant cultural traditions. 

 

Mayanmar 

 

  • Location: Southeast Asia, bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand, and the Andaman Sea. 
  • Capital: Naypyidaw. 
  • Features: Known for its golden pagodas (like Shwedagon Pagoda), rich cultural heritage, and diverse landscapes, including mountains, forests, and rivers. 
  • Currency: Myanmar Kyat (MMK). 
  • Official Language: Burmese. 
  • Government: Unitary parliamentary republic (currently under military administration). 
  • Key Highlights: Famous for its ancient city of Bagan, traditional Buddhist culture, and natural resources like jade and rubies.