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11Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
12Foreign relations of South Korea — The foreign relations of South Korea are dominated by its relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and United States.The Constitution of the Sixth Republic vests the conduct of foreign affairs in the presidency and the State Council, subject… …
13Economy of Greece — Infobox Economy country = Greece width = caption = Greek one euro coin currency = 1 euro = 100 lepta (cents) year = Calendar year organs = EU, WTO, OECD and BSEC rank = 28th (2006) gdp = $324.616 billion (2007) growth = 3.4% (Q2 2008) per capita …
14Banking in China — China s banking system has undergone significant changes in the last two decades: banks are now functioning more like banks than before. Nevertheless, China s banking industry has remained in the government s hands even though banks have gained… …
15Banking in the People's Republic of China — This article is about the banking system of the People s Republic of China. For details on the financial system at large, see Chinese financial system. China s banking system has undergone significant changes in the last two decades: banks are… …
16Peru — Peruvian /peuh rooh vee euhn/, adj., n. /peuh rooh /, n. 1. Spanish, Perú /pe rddooh /. a republic in W South America. 24,949,512; 496,222 sq. mi. (1,285,215 sq. km). Cap.: Lima. 2. a city in N central Indiana. 13,764. 3. a city in N Illinois. 10 …
17Economic history of Chile — Colonial era to 1690In colonial times, the segmentation of Chile into latifundios left only small parcels for native American and mestizo villagers to cultivate. Cattle raised on the latifundios were a source of tallow and hides, which were sent …
18Japanese post-war economic miracle — is the name given to the historical phenomenon of Japan s record period of economic growth following World War II, spurred partly by United States investment but mainly by Japanese government economic interventionism in particular through their… …
19Czech Republic — a republic in central Europe: includes the regions of Bohemia, Moravia, and part of Silesia; formerly part of Czechoslovakia; independent since 1993. 10,318,958; 30,449 sq. mi. (78,864 sq. km). Cap.: Prague. * * * Czech Republic Introduction… …
20Economic relations of Japan — In its economic relations, Japan is both a major trading nation and one of the largest international investors in the world. In many respects, international trade is the lifeblood of Japan s economy. Imports and exports totaling the equivalent of …
