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21Greece — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Greece <p></p> Background: <p></p> Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the… …
22Switzerland — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Switzerland <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities… …
23United Kingdom — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::United Kingdom <p></p> Background: <p></p> The United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature… …
24Denmark — /den mahrk/, n. a kingdom in N Europe, on the Jutland peninsula and adjacent islands. 5,268,775; 16,576 sq. mi. (42,930 sq. km). Cap.: Copenhagen. * * * Denmark Introduction Denmark Background: Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major… …
25Australia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Australia <p></p> Background: <p></p> Prehistoric settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia at least 40,000 years before the first Europeans began… …
26Malta — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Malta <p></p> Background: <p></p> Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both world wars and… …
27Slovakia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Slovakia <p></p> Background: <p></p> Slovakia s roots can be traced to the 9th century state of Great Moravia. Subsequently, the Slovaks became part of the Hungarian… …
28Georgia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Georgia <p></p> Background: <p></p> The region of present day Georgia contained the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Kartli Iberia. The area came under Roman influence… …
29New Zealand — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::New Zealand <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the… …
30Toronto Transit Commission fares — Obverse and reverse of the TTC single ride token introduced in 2006. On the Toronto Transit Commission, fares may be paid with a variety of media, the price of which may be determined by the age of the rider. Contents …