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- 2. Stretches along the western edge of South America, encompassing diverse landscapes from the Atacama Desert to the Patagonian fjords.
- 4. Known for its vibrant cultural scene, particularly its music and film industries, hosting the biennial FESPACO film festival.
- 6. Renowned for its winter sports, especially skiing and snowboarding, and has hosted the Winter Olympics twice.
- 8. An archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, known for its Creole Portuguese-African culture and volcanic landscapes.
- 9. participates in several regional and international competitions, such as the Aces Cup
- 10. Ice hockey is the most popular sport, and Canada is known for producing many NHL stars and winning numerous Olympic gold medals.
- 12. their national football team qualified for its first major tournament, the UEFA European Championship, in 2016
- 13. Famous for its football prowess, having won the FIFA World Cup a record five times.
- 14. Archery is the national sport, and traditional archery competitions are a significant part of the culture.
- 15. A small, wealthy nation on the island of Borneo, known for its Sultan's opulent palace and significant oil and gas reserves.
- 16. Athletes from there first participated in the Olympic Games in 1968 while representing British Honduras
- 17. Known for its coffee plantations, emerald mines, and vibrant culture, including music styles like cumbia and vallenato.
- 20. An island nation in the Caribbean known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and as the birthplace of rum.
- 21. unhappiest country in the world
- 24. Traditional martial art Pradal Serey, similar to Muay Thai, is popular and a national sport.
- 26. Rich in biodiversity and home to the Dzanga-Sangha National Park, part of the Congo Basin rainforest.
- 29. it has a strong tradition in chess, with many world-class players and grandmasters.
- 30. Has a strong tradition in weightlifting and wrestling, with many athletes achieving success in the Olympics.
- 31. It is a major producer of oil in Africa.
- 32. It is famous for the dance and music genre known as tango.
- 33. Cricket is the most popular sport, and the national team has gained prominence in international cricket, especially in the Asia Cup.
- 34. it has one of the smallest populations of any country participating in UEFA competitions.
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- 1. Ice hockey is a major sport, and the country regularly competes in the Ice Hockey World Championships.
- 3. Has diverse geography, including the Andes mountains, the Amazon Basin rainforest, and the world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni.
- 5. Cricket is one of the most popular sports, and it has produced several renowned players like Sir Vivian Richards.
- 7. Famous for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and being the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.
- 9. Table tennis is a dominant sport, with China producing many world champions and Olympic gold medalists.
- 11. Known for its diverse cultural heritage and landscapes, from rainforests to deserts, earning it the nickname "Africa in miniature."
- 14. Known for its strong performance in track and field, particularly in sprinting events, having produced several Olympic medalists.
- 18. they participated in the Summer Olympic Games under their current flag for the first time in the Barcelona Olympics in 1992
- 19. An archipelago in the Persian Gulf known for its financial sector and rich cultural heritage, including ancient Dilmun civilization sites.
- 22. Home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world.
- 23. Renowned for its wildlife and is home to one of the world's largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 25. Known for its rich history as the birthplace of the Vodun (Voodoo) religion and the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey.
- 27. Known as the "Land of Fire" due to its natural gas reserves and the phenomenon of burning hillside at Yanar Dag.
- 28. They have been represented by 29 Olympians in four sports – archery (1 athlete), track & field athletics (23), boxing (1), and judo (4).
- 30. they have excelled in athletics (track and field), none more than Vénuste Niyongabo, who won a gold medal
- 32. it is the largest country in Africa by land area.