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United KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (U.K.) is a group of countries that share a common monarch and government. Great Britain is composed of the countries of England, Scotland and Wales. In the 19th century, during the period of large-scale immigration to the United States, Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. The Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland were joined in 1800 by the Act of Union. Together, the kingdoms were known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This union was dissolved when Ireland, with the exception of the six Ulster counties that constitute Northern Ireland, became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain in 1921 with passage of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Ireland is today known as the Republic of Ireland and is an independent nation.
IndiaThe Republic of India, more commonly known as India, is the world's largest democracy. India is also the world's second largest country in terms of population, and the seventh largest country in total area. India is slightly larger than one-third of the United States.
PhilippinesThe Republic of the Philippines, commonly referred to as the Philippines, is a democratic republic located in Southeast Asia. The islands are named in honor of King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598).
ChinaThe People's Republic of China, more commonly known as China, is the fourth largest country in the world, and is home to more than one-fifth of the world's population. Chinese civilization is reputed to be the world's oldest uninterrupted civilization and was, for thousands of years, the most advanced society in the world. Like Egypt, India and Babylon, China is considered to be a cradle of civilization.
PeruThe Republic of Peru, more commonly known as Peru, is a constitutional republic located in western South America. It is the third largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in Latin America.
VietnamThe Socialist Republic of Vietnam, commonly called Vietnam, is a constitutional republic that is governed by Vietnam's Communist Party. Vietnam has long been one of the most developed nations in Southeast Asia and currently has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is also a nation of incredible beauty and rich biodiversity, being home to ten percent of the world's fish, bird and mammal species.
LiberiaThe Republic of Liberia, more commonly known as Liberia, is a country of great ethnic diversity and abundant natural resources that is located on Africa's west coast. As Africa's oldest independent republic and a founding member of the United Nations, Liberia enjoyed many years of relative prosperity and good relations within both the African and International communities. However, the nation is now in the process of rebuilding after more than 20 years of civil unrest and warfare.
IranThe Islamic Republic of Iran, more commonly called Iran, is a theocratic republic located in the Middle East. The Iranian civilization is one of the oldest in the world and has throughout history greatly influenced other civilizations, especially those of the Greeks, Romans, Indians, Arabs and Ottoman Turks. In more recent times, Iran has been one of the world's largest oil producers and exporters since the discovery of extensive Iranian oil reserves in 1908.
El SalvadorThe Republic of El Salvador, commonly known as El Salvador, is a democratic republic located on the west coast of Central America. It is the smallest country on the American mainland, and is also the most densely populated. El Salvador's capital city, San Salvador, is Central America's second largest city.
MexicoThe United Mexican States, commonly referred to as Mexico, is a federal republic located in the southern portion of North America. Mexico is a country with rich cultural heritage and an abundance of natural resources. It is home to more Spanish speakers than any country in the world, and is also home to the largest Amerindian population in the world. Mexico's capital, Mexico City, is the largest metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere, and one of the largest cities in the world.
