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  • 121Canada — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Canada <p></p> Background: <p></p> A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the… …

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  • 122Cuba — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Cuba <p></p> Background: <p></p> The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492… …

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  • 123Egypt — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Egypt <p></p> Background: <p></p> The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi isolation provided by deserts to the east and west,… …

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  • 124Germany — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Germany <p></p> Background: <p></p> As Europe s largest economy and second most populous nation (after Russia), Germany is a key member of the continent s economic,… …

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  • 125Jordan — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Jordan <p></p> Background: <p></p> Following World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the League of Nations awarded Britain the mandate to govern much of …

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  • 126Kenya — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Kenya <p></p> Background: <p></p> Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when… …

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  • 127Maldives — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Maldives <p></p> Background: <p></p> A sultanate since the 12th century, the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887. It became a republic in 1968, three years… …

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  • 128New 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… …

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