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Countries You Probably Never Knew Existed by Nobody: 8:33pm On Aug 13, 2015
According to facts, there are 196 sorry 195 countries in the world today. That's if you're one of those who doesn't recognize Taiwan as an official Country.
Though, Taiwan operates as an independent Country, several Nations, including the United States of America does not consider it as one.
Out of these 195 countries, we're bringing you a list, of 5 countries You've probably never heard about, and didn't know existed. And AWAY WE GO!

BHUTAN: Bhutan is a landlocked Country, located in South Asia with a population of 742,737, making it the 165th most populous Country in the world. It shares its borders with China to the north, and India to the East, South and West. Majority of the Bhutanese practice Vajrayana Buddhism as their religion. In 2006, Business Week ranked Bhutan as the happiest country in Asia, and 8th happiest in the world. Bhutan has been independent throughout its entire history.

WESTERN SAHARA: Western Sahara is a disputed territory in North Africa, and its bordered by Morocco to the north, Mauritania to the east and south, and Algeria to the northeast. Western Sahara has a population of 548,000 and majority of its citizens practice Islam.

VANUATU: Official recognized as the Republic of Vanuatu, is an Oceania Island Nation and its located in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu gained independence from France and the United Kingdom on the 30th of July 1980, and its official motto is "In God we stand". According to the July 2014 census, Vanuatu has an estimated population of 266,937.


TUVALU: Formerly known as Ellice Islands, is an Island Nation located in the Pacific ocean. The United Nations estimated Tuvalu's population to be at 10,837 as at 2012. The major religion practiced in Tuvalu is Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu.

KIRIBATI: Officially the Republic of Kiribati is an Island nation in the Central Pacific Ocean. They have a total and area of 800 square kilometer. Its largest city is Tarawa. The official languages are English and Gilbertese. And its population is 103,500.

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Re: Countries You Probably Never Knew Existed by Orfankwagh(m): 8:35pm On Aug 13, 2015
Kosovo abi na koso,that country wey d highest money wey citizens d send back home na $5000/year
Re: Countries You Probably Never Knew Existed by Emmyk(m): 9:20pm On Aug 13, 2015
Kiribiti.. Very funny cheesy

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