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There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.

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There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.

Mount Elbrus is considered the highest mountain in Europe, at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) above sea level. It's located in the Caucasus Mountains in southern Russia. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano that attracts many mountaineers and hikers.

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Mount Elbrus is considered the highest mountain in Europe, at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) above sea level. It's located in the Caucasus Mountains in southern Russia. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano that attracts many mountaineers and hikers.

World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918) was a global conflict fought between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.

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World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918) was a global conflict fought between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.

You may have the body

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You may have the body

Australia and Europe

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Australia and Europe

The Battle of Alaboi was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire around 5 August 1669. The result was a Mughal victory, but Ram Singh I's next move was to open negotiations for peace. The Assamese also were tired of war, and hostilities were suspended for a time. Soon after the battle of Alaboi, Chakradhwaj Singha died in 1669. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha. This was part of the seizure of Guwahati that led up to the final Battle of Saraighat which the Ahoms won.

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The Battle of Alaboi was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire around 5 August 1669. The result was a Mughal victory, but Ram Singh I's next move was to open negotiations for peace. The Assamese also were tired of war, and hostilities were suspended for a time. Soon after the battle of Alaboi, Chakradhwaj Singha died in 1669. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha. This was part of the seizure of Guwahati that led up to the final Battle of Saraighat which the Ahoms won.

Faster, Higher, Stronger

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Faster, Higher, Stronger

The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.

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The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.

World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. World Food Day was first held on 16 Oct 1981.

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World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. World Food Day was first held on 16 Oct 1981.

Madhubani art (originally Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. Jitwarpur and Ranti are the two most notable cities associated with the tradition and evolution of Madhubani art. The art was traditionally practiced by female members of Brahman and Kayastha castes.

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Madhubani art (originally Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. Jitwarpur and Ranti are the two most notable cities associated with the tradition and evolution of Madhubani art. The art was traditionally practiced by female members of Brahman and Kayastha castes.

The Andes, also known as the Andean Mountains, is the world's longest continental mountain range. It stretches for about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) from Tierra del Fuego to the Caribbean Sea. The Andes runs along the west coast of South America, crossing through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

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The Andes, also known as the Andean Mountains, is the world's longest continental mountain range. It stretches for about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) from Tierra del Fuego to the Caribbean Sea. The Andes runs along the west coast of South America, crossing through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.