Where did the concept of democracy originate? [#1246]

Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

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Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

The capital and largest city is Muscat. Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert.

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The capital and largest city is Muscat. Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert.

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system, with surface temperatures reaching as high as 462°C (863°F).

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Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system, with surface temperatures reaching as high as 462°C (863°F).

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.

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Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.

The headquarters of the bank is at 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, and it has 42 field offices in Asia and the Pacific and representative offices in Washington, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney.

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The headquarters of the bank is at 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, and it has 42 field offices in Asia and the Pacific and representative offices in Washington, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney.

Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

The result of multiplying a number by itself is called a square, such as 4 × 4 = 16, which is denoted as 4² (four squared).

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The result of multiplying a number by itself is called a square, such as 4 × 4 = 16, which is denoted as 4² (four squared).

Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination.

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Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination.

Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

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Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

Indonesia is the world's largest island country by area (1,904,569 sq km), and by total number of islands (17,504 islands). It is also the world's most populous island country, with a population of over 270 million (the fourth most populous country in the world, after India, China, and the United States).

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Indonesia is the world's largest island country by area (1,904,569 sq km), and by total number of islands (17,504 islands). It is also the world's most populous island country, with a population of over 270 million (the fourth most populous country in the world, after India, China, and the United States).

The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.

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The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.