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  • 125History of Greenland — Hunting and whaling have always been important ways to make a living on Greenland. One of the animals found here is the polar bear, which is on the coat of arms of the Danish royal family The history of Greenland is the history of life under… …

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  • 127Azerbaijani Armed Forces — Azərbaycan Silahlı Qüvvələri Coat of arms of Azerbaijani Land Forces Founded 26 June 1918 Service branches …

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  • 128Russia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Russia <p></p> Background: <p></p> Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th 15th… …

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