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Türkmenistan Respublikasy - Biz Öňe Gideris

Turkmenistan is a state in Central Asia. Turkmenistan lies on the Caspian Sea and borders Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran. At 488,100 km², the landlocked country is about the same size as Spain, its landscape is primarily characterized by the Karakum Desert and it has the fourth largest natural gas reserves in the world.

According to the census at the end of 2022, the sparsely populated state had 7,057,841 inhabitants, the majority of whom were Muslim Turkmen. The capital and largest city in the country with around one million inhabitants is Ashgabat. Other important cities are Türkmenabat, Daşoguz and Mary.

In 1991 the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union. In the following years, the first President Saparmurat Niyazov, who had previously ruled the then Soviet Republic since 1985, established a totalitarian system that still exists today. Turkmenistan is therefore considered one of the most restrictive, internationally recognized states today. The human rights situation is extremely critical, for example freedom of expression is severely restricted. In various democracy scales, the state has consistently occupied one of the last places since the beginning of the measurements until today.

The economy relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for a majority of gross domestic product and exports. Despite the resources, the domestic economy remains constrained by government control and limited foreign investment. Socially, Turkmenistan has made progress in living conditions but faces challenges such as human rights violations and unequal distribution of economic benefits. Internationally, it pursues a policy of neutrality and maintains close economic relations with China.

Turkmenistan - Biz Öne Gideris

Suomen Tasavalta - Kuljemme Yhdessä

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Finland is a parliamentary republic in Northern Europe, a member of the European Union since 1995 and a member of NATO since 2023. Finland borders Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.

With around 5.5 million inhabitants in an area almost the size of Germany, Finland is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. The majority of the population lives in the south of the country with the capital Helsinki and the major cities Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa and Turku. The two official languages ​​are Finnish and Swedish, with 88.7% of the population speaking Finnish and 5.3% speaking Swedish. The monolingual Swedish archipelago of Åland has extensive autonomous status.

Finland has been inhabited by humans since the end of the last ice age. From the migration period onwards, Finland came into greater contact with the rest of Europe through the expanding Baltic Sea trade; it was Christianized in the High Middle Ages. Finland was part of Sweden for centuries. In the 18th century it increasingly came under the influence of the expanding Russian Empire and was incorporated into it in 1809 as the Grand Duchy of Finland. With the introduction of women's suffrage in 1906, Finland was the first country in Europe to introduce active women's suffrage at the national level and was the third country in the world after New Zealand and Australia. When it comes to passive suffrage, Finland's leading position is even clearer: for the first time in the world, women were elected to a parliament.

The fall of the Russian Tsar (Nicholas II abdicated in mid-March 1917) and the October Revolution of 1917 enabled Finland to break away from Russia. On December 6, 1917, the Finnish Parliament passed the Finnish Declaration of Independence.

Finland - Kuljemme Yhdessä

Finland 🏆🥇 - Kuljemme Yhdessä

Un Trésor À Recréer

Unterwegs

Wir San Am Weg

We're On The Way

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Africa - Ubuntu

Africa is one of Earth's continents. Its area of ​​30.2 million km² corresponds to approximately 20% of the planet's total land area, and it has a population of approximately 1.4 billion people (2022). This makes it the second-largest continent after Asia, both in terms of area and population. Almost all African states are members of the United Nations and the African Union. The continent is predominantly rural and characterized by high birth rates, which are declining due to modernization. Due to the sharp increase in urbanization since around 1950, more and more Africans live in urban areas. Some African cities are among the world's largest metropolitan areas, including Cairo, Lagos, Kinshasa, Johannesburg, Luanda, and Alexandria.

According to the "Out of Africa Theory," Africa is considered the "cradle of humanity," where the development into anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens) took place through hominization. One of humanity's earliest advanced civilizations developed in ancient Egypt. Over the millennia, various "great empires" emerged on the continent, such as the Abyssinian Empire. The slave trade with the African empires from the 16th century onwards and the subsequent colonization by European states ("Scramble for Africa") led to a somewhat sketchy territorial division. This was adopted by many newly formed African states during the decolonization process from the mid-20th century onwards. The heterogeneous peoples of Africa have traditionally had different settlement areas, which contributes to various conflicts and wars over territorial claims, raw materials, and power.

While most African countries were long governed by autocracy, democratic movements became more common from the late 20th century onward, with Africa performing the worst since democracy measurements began. Poverty, famine, child mortality, and health problems have been significantly reduced in recent decades through advances in education, economics, medicine, and infrastructure. The importance of African countries in the global economy in terms of GDP remains low, with a few exceptions such as South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Angola, and Morocco. However, several African countries have been among the world's fastest-growing economies since the beginning of the 21st century. The continent's raw materials and arable land are of increasing importance to African countries, as well as to the industrialized and emerging economies that trade with them.

Africa's geography and nature are diverse, with a large number of protected national parks. Africa's UNESCO World Heritage sites are extensive.

Africa - Ubuntu

Asia - Voices Ring

Asia, part of Eurasia, is the largest continent in terms of area, covering approximately 44.6 million square kilometers and accounting for about a third of the total landmass, and is home to 4.75 billion people. This is true even if one considers America as a double continent, which covers a good 42.5 million square kilometers. There are 47 internationally recognized states in Asia.

Asia plays a key role in history. After the Sumerians, the first great empire emerged around 1100 BC under the Zhou Dynasty. This was followed by the Neo-Assyrian Empire and, in 500 BC, the even larger Achaemenid Empire.

Asia & Oceania - The Flags Unfold

Europe - I Sing My Way

Europe is a continent that extends over the western fifth of the Eurasian landmass. Geographically, Europe is a subcontinent that, together with Asia, forms the continent of Eurasia.

The term "Europe" also refers to historical, cultural, political, economic, legal, or ideological aspects. Therefore, the continent is considered a separate continent.

The inhabitants of Europe are referred to as Europeans. With over 740 million inhabitants living in an area of ​​approximately 10.5 million square kilometers,[1] Europe is one of the most densely populated and highly urbanized regions on Earth.

Europe's most important political alliances are primarily the Council of Europe and the European Union. The Eurozone is the largest currency area on the continent.

Europe's cultural and scientific institutions include UEFA, ESA, CERN, the European Broadcasting Union, Erasmus+, and the European Film Academy.

Europe - I Sing My Way

አዲስ አበባ (ādīsi ābeba) - ቤቢሪሀኒ ቲኒበራ (bēbīrīhānī tīnībera)

Addis Ababa (also spelled Addis Ababa; Amharic: አዲስ ፡ አበባ, 'New Flower') is the capital of Ethiopia. In the Oromo language, the city is called Finfinne or Shaggar. Addis Ababa is the seat of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the headquarters of the African Union.

Addis Abeba - Bebirihani Tinibera

Saint George's - Fire In We Eyes

St. George's is the capital of the island nation of Grenada in the Caribbean. It was named in honor of St. George, the patron saint of England. At the 2011 census, the city had a population of 3,171; at the same time, more than 38,000 people lived in the St. George's metropolitan area.

St.George's - Fire In We Eyes

Kabul - Sadaye Del Bemand

Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. With approximately 4.9 million inhabitants (2025), it is the largest city in Afghanistan and the country's economic and cultural center. Located in eastern Afghanistan, the city has grown significantly in recent years. It ranks 92nd among the world's largest cities. In terms of population growth, it is the fifth fastest-growing city in the world. With over 3,500 years of history, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world.

Because Afghanistan is a centralized state, all government ministries, as well as the seat of government, the parliament, and the Supreme Court of Afghanistan, are located in Kabul. The majority of banks, companies, and universities are also located here.

Kabul - Sadaye Del Bemand

Ouagadougou - Wend Na Sigilè

Ouagadougou (also spelled Wagadugu) is the capital of Burkina Faso in West Africa. With over two million inhabitants, it is the country's largest city and its administrative, economic, and cultural center. The city is the seat of the urban commune (French: commune urbaine) and the Ouagadougou department.

Ouaga, as it is often colloquially called, is the residence of the Mogho Naba, the powerless emperor of the Mossi people. The metropolis is known as the host city of the pan-African film festival FESPACO.

Ouagadougou is located in the center of the country on the Central Plateau in the Centre Region and Kadiogo Province. It borders Pabré to the north, the Plateau Central Region to the northeast, Saaba to the east, Koubri to the southeast, Komsilga to the south, and Tanghin-Dassouri to the west.

Ouagadougou - Wend Na Sigilè

Moscow - Kak Znamya

Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation. With approximately 13 million inhabitants (as of 2022), it is the largest city and, with 19.1 million inhabitants (2023), the largest agglomeration in Europe.

The city is located on the Moskva River in the west of the country and in the center of the historic Russian heartland. First mentioned in 1147, Moscow developed into the capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, soon replacing the older, significant centers of power in the Rus'. After the Russian Empire was proclaimed, Moscow remained the political and economic center for most of its history. Under the reign of Peter the Great, the Russian capital was relocated to the newly founded city of Saint Petersburg in 1712, temporarily diminishing Moscow's influence. After the Russian Revolution and the founding of the RSFSR, the capital was relocated back to Moscow in 1918, where it later became the political center of the Soviet Union. Even after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Moscow remained the capital of the newly founded Russian Federation.

Moscow is the northernmost and coldest megalopolis in the world and is administered as an independent federal subject. As the political, economic, cultural, and scientific center of Russia and Eastern Europe, Moscow is considered a global city and has one of the largest urban economies in the world. The city is also one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations and one of the most visited cities in Europe. Moscow has the second-highest number of billionaires of any city (tied with Hong Kong) and is considered the Russian city with the highest standard of living. The Moscow International Business Center is one of the largest financial centers in the world and boasts most of Europe's tallest skyscrapers. Moscow hosted the 1980 Summer Olympics and was one of the host cities of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Most of Russia's well-known sports teams are also based in Moscow.

Moscow is home to numerous universities and institutes, as well as churches, theaters, museums, and galleries. In addition to the skyscrapers of the financial district, the city is also home to the striking Seven Sisters from the Stalin era and the 540-meter-high Ostankino Tower, the tallest building in Europe. Moscow is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church, whose Patriarch resides in the Danilov Monastery. The largest Russian Orthodox church building is the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior. There are over 300 churches in the city of Moscow. The Kremlin and Red Square in the center of Moscow have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1990 and are considered Russia's most famous landmarks.

With ten long-distance train stations, four international airports, three inland ports, the largest metro network outside of China, and as the center of the Russian highway network, the city is the country's most important transport hub.

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