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Where is Norway Located ?

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The State of Norway is a sovereign and monarchical kingdom, located in the western corner of the Scandinavian territory. The country has a range of international borders. It is bordered to the northeast by Finland, Russia, the southern corner of Denmark and the Strait of Skagerak, Facing the Barents Sea, and the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, with a total area of ​​385,252 km2, with more than 5.11 million inhabitants. The city of Oslo is the capital of the country, the most populous city in the country, with a total area of ​​480.76 km 2 and home to more than 648,000 people. It is an economic, government, commercial, industrial and banking center; The maritime sector is also an important tourist destination both domestically and internationally. Norway History has passed through important historical stages, including the following: The history of human settlement in the country dates back to the tenth century BC in the late Upper Paleolithic period, and was di...

Where is the State of Slovakia located ?

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The State of Slovakia  is the Slovak Republic, with its capital Bratislava, and the currency in which it is traded. The Czech Republic has passed through many stages and stations throughout its long history. It is located in the center of Europe. The history of the state of Slovakia was settled by its original inhabitants known as Slav in the fifth century AD, then became part of the empire called Samo in the seventh century AD, and the State of Slovakia gained independence in the ninth century AD. The Slovak Republic joined the Kingdom of Hungary and became a part of it between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries AD, then the so-called Czechoslovakia or the First Republic. This republic was formed as a result of the accession of the Slovak state to the Bohemia region, Moravia, and in 1938 the First Republic or Czechoslovakia was divided into two parts in accordance with the Treaty of Munich: The Slovak Republic, an independent but Nazi Republic at the time. Czech...

Where is Moldova located ?

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Republic of Moldova  The Republic of Moldova is one of the countries of Europe. The origin of this country dates back to the Moldovan or Maldivian River. The name is also derived from ancient Baghdad. Russian is one of the most common languages ​​of the population because it is under the influence of the Soviet Union for a long time. Moldova has different cultures, While the dominant religion is Christianity. Since 2011, the Islamic religion has been recognized and there is a minority of Muslims in Moldova who are trying to defend and propagate Islam. Republic of Moldova  The Republic of Moldova is situated in the eastern part of Europe between Romania and Ukraine. Moldova is a country with a republican parliamentary and democratic system and is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the World Trade Organization and aspires to reach and join the Council of the European Union. Climate of the Republic of Moldova  Moldova is known for its long, w...

Where is Italy located ?

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Italy  Italy is one of the most famous countries in the world. Italy is famous for many different things, such as Italian cuisine, various sports, and the monuments in it, which show the nations that have passed Italy through time. Italy is famous for its arts, literature and culture, The Renaissance, whose origin was Italy. Italy is located in the southern part of Europe in the form of a peninsula. It follows the European Union. Italy is located on the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by the south and the south-west. It is located in the south-east and is bordered by the Ionian Sea. The Ligurian Sea, on the other hand, is located on the north, with its border with France in the north-west. In the north are Switzerland and Austria, bordering the north and north-west, as well as Slovenia in the north-west border. Population density Italy is home to about 60 million people in an area of ​​about three hundred thousand square kilometers. Rome is the capital of Italy, which is...

Where is Switzerland Located ?

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Switzerland  Switzerland is located on the continent of Europe. It covers an area of ​​39,997 square kilometers and 1,280 square kilometers of water. Switzerland is the 137th country in the world with a total area of ​​41,277 square kilometers [1] Switzerland is bordered on the east by Liechtenstein and Austria, bordered by France to the west, Germany to the north and Italy to the south. Swiss economy  Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world and has a very strong economy. Its workforce is highly skilled, unemployment is low and agriculture contributes to a small part of Switzerland's economy. The main agricultural products include fruits, cereals, meat and eggs , And the chemical and machinery industry is one of the largest industries in Switzerland as well as banks and insurance companies, and Switzerland produces expensive goods such as watches and precision instruments, and tourism in Switzerland is important in the economy because of the beauty of n...

Where is Portugal located ?

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Portugal  Location Portugal is located southwest of the continent of Europe along the Atlantic coast on the Iberian Peninsula. [1] Portugal borders on the north and east of Spain, bordering the south and west of the Atlantic Ocean. [2] Portugal stretches over an area of ​​about 91,470 square kilometers , And an area of ​​water of about 620 square kilometers, so Portugal was ranked as the number 111 country in the world in terms of area, with a total area of ​​about 92,090 square kilometers, was founded in 1139. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal , with its tourist, commercial and political center. It is located in western Portugal on the mouth of the Tagus River. Lisbon is Portugal's largest city and has the main port of the country. About 85 square kilometers. [4] The city of Lisbon is a well-known tourist destination due to its tranquil atmosphere, wonderful food, and many interesting activities such as sport, dance and music. Portuguese prefer rural life more than urban lif...

Where is Belgium located ?

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Belgium Located in Western Europe, Belgium is a founding member of the European Union, bordered on the north by the Netherlands, on the north-west by the North Sea, on the south and west bordered by France, and on the east by Germany and Luxembourg. [1] Belgium extends an area of ​​about 30,278 And a water area of ​​about 250 square kilometers. Belgium is therefore the world's No. 142 country in terms of area, with a total area of ​​about 30,528 square kilometers. Climate and geography of Belgium  Belgium's average altitude is about 181 meters, and its terrain consists of rugged mountains in the south-east and flat coastal plains in the north-west. [3] Its climate is temperate and maritime, and winter is characterized by its cloudy, wet, And rain, where the average temperature in winter is about 7 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature in the summer to 25 degrees Celsius. Industry in Belgium  The economy in Belgium is mainly in the service sector, the industria...

Where is Sweden Located ?

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Sweden  is located in the north of the European continent on the Scandinavian peninsula. It is located to the south-west of Finland. Its eastern border extends along the Boothian Bay and the Baltic Sea. It is bordered to the south by Denmark and to the west by Norway. Along the Strait of Skagirak and the Strait of Katigat, Sweden extends about 1,600 km from the north to the south, and about 500 km from the west to the east. Sweden has an area of ​​410,335 square kilometers and a water area of ​​39,960 square kilometers. It is ranked 56th in the world, with a total area of ​​450,295 square kilometers. Sweden's economy  The country of Sweden currently enjoys an advanced and strong economy and provides its population with a high standard of living. Its economy is mainly in the industrial and service sectors. Its main industrial products include steel, iron, wood pulp, paper products, precision equipment, motor vehicles, , While the agricultural sector is consider...

Where is Monaco Located ?

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Monaco  is officially known as the Principality of Monaco. It was founded in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony. Its name comes from two Greek words: monos (monos) and monoling (Oikos), meaning "home" They are united by the meaning of the people who live alone, or the only residence. [1] The capital is Monaco, the political center of the emirate and the home of its chief executive. The Principality of Monaco The Principality of Monaco is located in the western part of the continent of Europe on the Mediterranean coast near the southern coast of France, and is far from the French city of Nice about 15 km to the west. It can be said that Monaco shares its borders with France and the Mediterranean only; And the Mediterranean Sea is bordered by the east and south-east, the length of the border between Monaco and France is about 6 km, and Monaco is located near the Italian border, about 8 km east, and gave it its famous position, making it one of the most tourist reso...

Where is Serbia located ?

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In 1918, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes was formed. The name of the Kingdom was changed to Yugoslavia in 1929. In 1941, the Communist Party resisted occupation by the Axis Powers. Until 1945, and ended this opposition control of the military movement headed by Josip Broz communist to Yugoslavia in full in 1945. In 1989 Slobodan Milosevic became President of the Republic of Serbia. In 1991, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia were independent. The following year, Bosnia declared its independence, while the remaining two republics, Serbia and Montenegro, declared the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia led by Milosevic in April 1992. Serbia tried to unite the neighboring republics under the banner of Greater Serbia, but failed and ended up signing the Dayton Peace Treaty in 1995. Milosevic remained in control of Serbia until he became President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1997. Serb forces withdrew from Kosovo and Kosovo was administered temporarily through the Un...