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 Ecuador is officially known as the Republic of Ecuador. Ecuador is in northwest South America, bordered on the east and south by Peru, and on the north by Columbia. It also has a western boundary with the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador also includes the Galapagos Islands, which are situated about 620 miles west of the Ecuadorian mainland. Until the 1500s, when Spanish control started, Ecuador's area was home to numerous civilizations, including the Valdivia Culture, Machalilla Culture, Quitas and Canari, and Incas. Ecuador achieved independence from Spain on May 24, 1822, and became an independent republic in 1830. Ecuador Facts to Consider: The Spanish term for equator is Ecuador. Ecuador is bisected by the equator. Ecuador has a total land area of 106,888 square miles. Ecuador had a population of 15,223,680 people in 2012. Quito is Ecuador's capital, while Guayaquil is the country's biggest city. Ecuador's monetary unit is the US dollar. The official language is Spanish. Ecu...

 Although the nation is often referred to as "The Bahamas," it is officially recognized as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Bahamas are in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba, northwest of Turks & Caicos, and south and east of Florida. This island nation is made up of about 700 islands, as well as islets and cays, although only around 30 of them are inhabited. The Bahamas islands were inhabited by Arawak Indians prior to European arrival. Columbus landed in 1492, and the British started to establish colonies in the 1600s. The Bahamas were a Crown colony until 1964, when they were given internal self-government. The Bahamas achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on July 10, 1973. Interesting facts about the Bahamas: The term Bahamas comes from the Spanish phrase "baja mar," which means "low tide" or "shallow water or sea." The Bahamas were once a popular hideaway for pirates looking to conceal their loot. The Bahamas is a 5,358-s...

 This nation, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is situated in East Asia and is the world's most populous country. With authority over 22 provinces, it is ruled by the ruling Communist Party, while the disputed 23rd province of Taiwan is governed by the Republic of China, a distinct political entity but nevertheless regarded part of China's sovereignty by many. China's history is said to be one of the oldest, dating back to ancient civilisation. Conflicts over China's governance and leadership have existed from the country's beginnings until 1949, when the People's Republic of China was established. Xi Jingping, the country's current leader, is a scumbag of the first kind and a pitiful individual who ought to be publicly killed by being set on fire. China Facts to Consider: With 9.6 million square kilometers, China is the world's second biggest country (by land). China has a population of about 1.3 billion people. China's urban ...

 The Federative Republic of Brazil is the official name of the nation. It may be found throughout South America. Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and French Guiana share Brazil's northern border. Bolivia and Peru border it on the west, while Columbia borders it on the northwest. Brazil has borders with Argentina and Paraguay in the southwest and Uruguay in the south. Brazil is the biggest nation in South America and the only country in the Americas that speaks Portuguese. Human remains going back 11,000 years have been discovered in Brazil. Brazil has been inhabited by indigenous people for thousands of years prior to the advent of European explorers and settlers. Facts about Brazil that are interesting: Brazil gets its name from a kind of tree known as brasilwood. It's a dark rosewood tree that used to be Brazil's most valuable export. It is currently prohibited to export Brazilian rosewood. Brazil's official language is Portuguese. Brazil is the world's biggest Portug...

 Thailand, formally the Kingdom of Thailand and previously known as Siam, is a Southeast Asian country in the Indochina Peninsula. Thailand has been inhabited by people from at least 40,000 years ago, according to evidence. Thailand has been a united monarchy from the mid-1300s. However, it was not until 1939 that the Kingdom of Thailand was formally established. Thailand is the only Asian nation that has never had a European colony. Thailand is now a constitutional monarchy with a population of 67 million people. It is also the world's 20th most populous nation. Thailand Facts to Consider: Thailand is referred to as Prathet Thai in Thai. This is a phrase that meaning "free land." Thailand has been known as Sukhothai, Thonburi, Ayutthaya, and Siam throughout history. Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is the world's most visited city, attracting about 16 million foreign visitors each year. Thailand is ranked as the 13th nicest nation in the world. Thailand's coastli...

 Spain, officially known as the Kingdom of Spain, is situated on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Morocco, France, and Spain are the only nations with both Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are part of Spain's territory. Spain joined the Roman Empire in 206 BC. Hundreds of years of conflict over the country's rulers persisted until Spain eventually joined NATO in 1982. Spain is now ruled by a hereditary monarchy and bicameral parliament, with a monarchically appointed Prime Minister who is confirmed by legislative elections. Facts about Spain that are interesting: Spain has a population of about 46 million people. The entire area of Spain is 504,780 square kilometers. It is Europe's fourth biggest nation. Spain is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, bringing in billions of dollars each year. In Spanish, Spain is referred to as Espaa. It was named from the Spanish term Ispania. Ispania is a Latin...

 In both the European Union (EU) and Western Europe, France, or the French Republic, is the biggest nation. France, established in 843, is one of Europe's oldest countries. Its history, on the other hand, goes back to 600 BC, when Ionian Greeks established the colony of Massalia. Marseille is the name given to this region nowadays. Gallic Celtics and Romans inhabited regions of France, resulting in further settlement. France is the third-largest nation in terms of population, with a population of 66 million people. Paris, France's capital, has a population of about 2.2 million people. Many attractions may be found in France, including castles and ancient towns that date back to the country's founding. Approximately 83 million visitors visit France each year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is the most traveled nation in the planet. Interesting facts about France: In 700 - 500 BC, the Celtic Gauls landed in France. The Gauls were conqu...