All Things Geography
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The German Empire
One of the most notorious empires of all time, the German Empire went from a group of feuding states with harshly different political and religious beliefs, to the strongest country in all of Europe. The controversy of the Empire lies deep within, as it may have arguably been the country to ignite the flame in…
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The Indian Subcontinent
The Indian Subcontinent is located in South Asia consisting of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. This article’s focus will be on the four biggest and most populated, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The diverse melting pot making up the region’s population houses around 1.7 billion people and is home…
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Taiwan’s History
China and Taiwan have one of the most well-known controversies in modern times. Their ongoing saga of battles has perpetuated through the 20th and 21st centuries. This edition of Bizarre Borders takes a trip over to East Asia and analyzes the controversial plot known as Taiwan. I will not go too in-depth with the analysis…
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Jammu and Kashmir
The British occupied India in the 19th century and constructed a system of government through regional tyrants, which led to the formation of Jammu and Kashmir. The ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, was Hindu, and the majority of the people in the state were Muslim, causing heavy tension. In 1947, as the British left the subcontinent,…
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Gibraltar
Though it may not seem like it at first, five countries exist in the Iberian Peninsula. France, Andorra, Spain, and Portugal are the ones you can see at first glance, but hidden in the shadows is the United Kingdom. This small plot of land exists on the southern tip of Spain and is named Gibraltar.…
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The War in Vietnam
One of the few remaining communist nations of the world, Vietnam’s post-World War II history shapes its route to the rise of communism. Vietnam lies in the heart of Southeast Asia and boasts a population of just under 100 million, making it the 15th most populated country. Cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City…
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New Zealand’s History
New Zealand is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean and is divided into two main parts, the North Island and the South Island. New Zealand, for a long time, had barely any mammals besides those that could get there without land. Instead, there were flightless birds, and the predator-free land of New Zealand allowed…
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Napoleon III, Success or Failure?
The reign of Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was one of great power, healthy gains, and heaps of public support. It was one of the most memorable French campaigns and was much different from the ones before him. He massively boosted France’s economy, which was a recurring problem with previous rulers. He was loved dearly by…
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USA and Canada’s Border Uniqueness
The USA and Canada are two powerhouses sharing the longest border at 5525 miles. At one point in history, Canada was a part of the oh-so-great British Empire, which meant the USA and Britain would negotiate their boundaries again. They established the Oregon Treaty, which extended the border along the 49th parallel until the Strait…
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Bir Tawil
Colonization is a gateway to bizarre borders, and this edition of Bizzare Borders is no different from the rest. Amid the Sahara Desert lies a small piece of land named Bir Tawil. Bordering Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt, this isolated territory has a curious case. Why haven’t you ever heard of this country? That’s because…
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