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The Po is the highlighted river. Starting at its source in the Alps and flowing to its delta on the Adriatic, it is Italy’s longest river at 405 miles (652 km).
In the Italian Campaign of WW2, the Germans put up a defensive line there, but the Allies broke through in April 1945.
The ruins of Ephesus are located in modern-day Turkey.
Ephesus was important geographically to the Romans as it was located on Asia Minor's western coast at the mouth of the Cayster River, facilitating trade. Apostle Paul established a strong church there, converting many.
From the ruins of Ephesus, this is a great clip by @WesleyLHuff showing an early “Jesus Fish” and about its secret code among early Christians.
Ecuador exports the most bananas.
Its dominance is thanks to factors like its ideal climate, volcanic soils, a mix of large plantations and small farms, low labor costs, etc.
I also checked, and the bananas in my house right now have Ecuador stickers on them.
The Ryukyu Islands were once independent, known as the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429–1879), until the island chain was taken over by the Japanese Empire.
Okinawa in particular is known as the birthplace of karate (indigenous fighting techniques mixed with Chinese martial arts).
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Mexico claimed the Nueces River (150 miles north of the Rio Grande) was the border. When Polk sent troops into the disputed area, Mexican forces attacked, starting the war. The US victory established the Rio Grande as the border and annexed northern Mexico, now much of the US SW.
Leading up to the Mexican-American War in 1846-48, the key dispute was where the border between Mexico and Texas was.
The US said it was the Rio Grande. Mexico claimed the border was further north, at which of the following rivers?
24%Nueces River
53%Brazos River
24%Colorado River
17 votes • Final resultsBahrain is the highlighted country.
Originally the "Island of Pearls," its economy transformed with oil, adding tourism and finance.
Its capital, Manama, is known as the region's party hub due to its more lax alcohol laws. Even many Saudis cross the bridge on weekends to party.
Leading up to the Mexican-American War in 1846-48, the key dispute was where the border between Mexico and Texas was.
The US said it was the Rio Grande. Mexico claimed the border was further north, at which of the following rivers?
24%Nueces River
53%Brazos River
24%Colorado River
17 votes • Final resultsAustralia has 6 states (5 on the mainland plus Tasmania) and 2 mainland territories. States retain their own constitutions and powers, while territories are more controlled by the fed government. It also has other territories off the mainland, including one claimed in Antarctica.
Tokyo is on Honshu. Japan's capital was once Kyoto, also on Honshu. After the 1868 Meiji Restoration, it moved to Edo and was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”). Honshu covers ~60% of Japan's land and ~80% of its people. Much of Japan's traditional culture comes from Honshu.
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This is the national flag of Belize.
The royal blue background represents the Caribbean Sea, while the two red stripes represent the two main political parties. The two men (one a mestizo, the other of African descent) are loggers in Belize's valuable mahogany industry.
