News: India sends humanitarian assistance to Cuba following Hurricane Rafael. About Cuba Cuba is the largest island country situated in the north-western Caribbean at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Capital of Cuba is Havana. Havana is largest city of Cuba, a major port and an important economic,… Continue reading Key facts about Cuba
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Key facts about Chad
News: Many people were killed during the attack on the presidential complex in Chad. About Chad Chad is a land locked country located at the junction of North and Central Africa. Its capital is N’Djamena. Chad shares its land borders with six countries: Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, Central African Republic to… Continue reading Key facts about Chad
Gulf of Mexico
News: The US President-elect recently announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” About Gulf of Mexico Location: The Gulf of Mexico is a large body of water bordered by the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Connections: Connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida Connected to… Continue reading Gulf of Mexico
Key Facts about Burkina Faso
News: Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, was once a French colony and now faces political instability, poverty, and growing insecurity. About Burkina Faso Capital– Ouagadougou: The largest city and administrative center Geography: Location: West Africa, landlocked. Bordering countries: Mali (northwest), Niger (northeast), Benin (southeast), Togo and Ghana (south), and Ivory Coast (southwest).… Continue reading Key Facts about Burkina Faso
Lesotho
News: Recently, India sent a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to help Lesotho in addressing her food security and nutrition challenges. About Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country, situated entirely within the territory of South Africa. Capital: Its capital is Maseru, which is also the largest city of Lesotho. Geography: It is… Continue reading Lesotho
Key Facts about Greenland
News: US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the United States buy Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for national security. Key Facts about Greenland About Greenland Capital: Nuuk Highest Point: Gunnbjorn’s Fjeld Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically part of the North American… Continue reading Key Facts about Greenland
Key Facts about Moldova
News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova
Key Facts about Golan Heights
News: Israel recently announced plans to double the population of its settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Key Facts about Golan Heights About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 square kilometers, stretching 71 km in… Continue reading Key Facts about Golan Heights
Key facts about Morocco
News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco About Morocco Capital: Rabat Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to… Continue reading Key facts about Morocco
Kerch Strait
News: Two Russian oil tankers sustained significant damage during a storm in the Kerch Strait. The damage caused oil to spill and triggered an emergency rescue operation. About Kerch Strait It is a strait in Eastern Europe. It connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It separates the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea in… Continue reading Kerch Strait
