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- Central African Republic (6564 bytes)
62: ...9]], restoring Dacko to power. A second coup occurred in [[1981]], and democracy began in [[1993]]. In ...
113: *[http://www.kodro.net/ The Index on Africa - ''Central African Republic''] directo... - The Gambia (13678 bytes)
61: ...bia, but the French retained a tiny enclave at Albreda on the north bank of the river, which was ceded ...
80: ...A.J.J. Jammeh]] won 56% of the vote. Four registered opposition parties participated in the [[October ...
123: ...l populations is narrowing as more areas are declared urban. While urban migration, development project...
160: ...[http://www.afrika.no/index/Countries/Gambia/ The Index on Africa - ''Gambia''] directory category
167: * [http://gambiagateway.atspace.com/information/index.html Gambia Information] - Guinea-Bissau (9517 bytes)
1: ...t countries in continental [[Africa]]. It is bordered by [[Senegal]] to the north, and [[Guinea]] to th...
41: <br> - Declared
65: ... by [[1973]]. Independence was unilaterally declared on [[September 24]], 1973 and was recognized by a...
69: ...ct of the PAIGC. Many other candidates have declared for what may be a controversial election, with re...
141: ...a.no/index/Countries/Guinea_Bissau/index.html The Index on Africa - ''Guinea-Bissau''] directory category - South Africa (40100 bytes)
3: ...y the black majority, as well as many white, coloured and Indian South Africans.
19: ...ent will continue to promote English as the preferred dominant language.
26: ...Dutch settlers, later became known as [[Cape Coloureds]] and "[[Cape Malays]]", constituting roughly 50...
30: ...ng the [[Fourth Anglo-Dutch War]]. The Dutch declared bankruptcy, and the British annexed the Cape Colo...
32: ...British returned in greater numbers without their red jackets in the Second Boer War ([[1899]]–[[... - Slovakia (19892 bytes)
93: ...he country. Several municipalities, [[Dunajská Streda]], [[Komárno]], [[Šahy]], [[Želiezovce]] etc....
95: ...]], [[Calvinism]] has 2.0 %, other and non-registered churches 1.1 % i.e., Eastern Catholic and some 0....
142: Slovakia has mastered much of the difficult transition from a centrally...
148: ...d regulated prices. Nonetheless, [[Consumer price index|CPI]] fell below 3 % in 2005.
150: ...ncy on [[1 January]] [[2009]] and has already entered the [[European_Exchange_Rate_Mechanism|ERM]] for ... - Republic of the Congo (9324 bytes)
47: ...d in [[1992]]. A brief civil war in [[1997]] restored former Marxist President [[Denis Sassou-Nguesso]]...
52: ...lished with the kingdoms--trading for slaves captured in the interior. The coastal area was a major sou...
92: ...ult economic problems of stimulating recovery and reducing poverty.
124: ....afrika.no/index/Countries/Congo_Brazzaville/ The Index on Africa - ''Congo-Brazzaville''] directory cate... - Barbados (21887 bytes)
34: ...eccentric position in the [[Atlantic Ocean]] compared to other [[Caribbean]] islands. The [[climate]] i...
38: ...capital. Locally [[Bridgetown]] is sometimes referred to as "The City" or "B-town". Other towns include...
48: ...ruction boom, the island began to see new hotels, redevelopments, new homes, office complexes, condos, ...
50: ...ng state-owned enterprises. Unemployment has been reduced from high levels of around 14 percent in the ...
120: ... island may find this an expensive option, most hired-taxis will take you to points of interest but the... - Belgium (31774 bytes)
1: ...lgien'') is a country in [[Western Europe]], bordered by the [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], [[Luxembourg...
57: ...]] soon took over. After [[Charles Martel]] countered the [[Moors|Moorish]] invasion from Spain ([[732]...
63: ... Belgium was mostly [[Catholic]] and Netherlands predominantly Protestant also played a role. In this n...
159: ...e adult population is literate. Education is required from the age of 6 until the age of 18, but most B...
175: ...discussing both those aspects of cultural life shared by 'all' or most of the Belgians, regardless of t... - Sierra Leone (10596 bytes)
1: ...st of the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. The country is bordered by [[Guinea]] in the north and [[Liberia]] in the...
60: ...try will be able to terminate the [[diamond]]-powered conflict, and rebuild its devastated economy and ...
84: ... mostly plateau (about 300 m above sea level) covered by forests, with mountains in the east of the cou...
98: ...is however spoken by most of the population. The predominant religion is [[Islam]] (about 60%), the rem...
131: ...//www.afrika.no/index/Countries/Sierra_Leone/ The Index on Africa - ''Sierra Leone''] directory category - Botswana (22276 bytes)
1: ...ndent]] on [[September 30]], [[1966]]. It is bordered by [[South Africa]] to the south, [[Namibia]] to ...
62: ...elected in 1989 and 1994. Masire [[retirement|retired]] from office in 1998. The presidency passed to t...
71: ...ve the right to request that their case be considered under the formal British-based legal system.
75: [[Local government]] is administered by nine district councils and five town councils....
102: ...oreign debt]]. It earned the highest sovereign [[credit rating]] in [[Africa]] and has stockpiled forei... - Zimbabwe (16088 bytes)
1: ... and [[Limpopo River|Limpopo]] rivers. It is bordered by [[South Africa]] to the south, [[Botswana]] to...
28: | '''[[Independence]]'''<br> - Declared<br/> - Recognised|| [[Rhodesian Civil War]]<...
52: ...the [[British South Africa Company]], which conquered the Ndebele and their territory (named "Rhodesia"...
54: Southern Rhodesia was adminstered by Rhodes' BSAC before becoming a self-governing ...
56: ... the country from its colonial master, Smith declared Rhodesia a [[republic]] in [[1970]], but this did... - Cuba (25106 bytes)
8: Cuba's economy prospered for the next fifty years. To the point that by th...
10: ... his plans for the future, but eventually he declared himself a communist, explained that he was trying...
12: ...nways, clearing the way for more than fifteen-hundred Cuban patriots, and U.S. Special Forces landing a...
14: ...rnational pressure, Castro allowed anyone who desired to leave the country to depart through the port o...
18: ... to its [[Paris Club]] debtors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, Cuba's economy has not c... - Finland (29511 bytes)
1: ...Nordic country]] in northeastern [[Europe]], bordered by the [[Baltic Sea]] to the southwest, the [[Gul...
32: ... top;" | '''[[Independence]]'''<br /> - Declared<br /> - Recognized
51: ... in Southern Finland around [[3200 BC]] is considered as the start of [[agriculture]]. However, [[hunti...
55: ... chiefly a language for the [[peasantry]], considered useful mainly for printing religious literature. ...
57: ...Lesser Wrath]]. After that, "Finland" became the predominant term for the area — both in domestic... - Pakistan (74854 bytes)
1: ...ctober 2005 [[earthquake]] in [[Pakistan-administered Kashmir]].''
9: ...= [[Pak sarzamin shad bad]]<br>(Blessed Be The Sacred Land) |
38: established_events = - Declared<br /> - Republic |
59: ... Valley civilization]] and was subsequently conquered by many groups, including [[Aryans]], [[Achaemeni...
62: ...) and as administrators, after the area was conquered by various Central Asian groups, most notably the... - Sudan (18856 bytes)
2: ...rtoum]]. It borders [[Egypt]] to the north, the [[Red Sea]] to the northeast, [[Eritrea]] and [[Ethiopi...
70: ...military coup led by Gen. [[Suwar al-Dahab]] restored a civilian government. However the civil war inte...
74: ...cities. In February [[2004]], the government declared victory over the rebellion but the rebels reporte...
83: ...g the capital and outlying districts, is administered by a governor.
85: ...ended, and a state of national emergency was declared by presidential decree. Parliament resumed in Feb... - Malawi (22306 bytes)
1: ...land-locked nation in [[East Africa]]. It is bordered by [[Tanzania]] to the north, [[Zambia]] on the n...
53: ...]], a consul of the [[British Government]] was accredited to the "Kings and Chiefs of Central Africa," ...
61: In [[1970]] Dr. Banda was declared President for life of the MCP, and in [[1971]] Ba...
63: ...remained in the government. The President is referred to as Dr. Muluzi, having received an honorary deg...
67: ...esident Bakili Muluzi, the party successfully secured a majority by forming a "government of national u... - Peru (12264 bytes)
30: | '''[[Independence]]'''<br> - Declared || From [[Spain]]<br/>[[July 28]], [[1821]]
43: ... are also recognized in the areas where they are predominant.
48: ... and silver for the [[Spanish Empire]]. Peru declared its independence from Spain on [[July 28]], [[182...
121: ...everal dozen small Amerindian ethnic tribes scattered throughout the country beyond the [[Andes Mountai...
142: ...orters without borders]] world-wide press freedom index 2004: Rank 123 out of 167 countries (2 way tie) - Portugal (61755 bytes)
1: ...t country in continental Europe. Portugal is bordered by [[Spain]] to the north and east and by the [[A...
25: ...ta]]). In [[868]], Count [[V�ra Peres]] reconquered and governed the region between the [[Minho River...
27: ...payment for military services to Leon. Henry declared Portugal independent{{ref|independence}} while a ...
40: ...adeira Island and the Azorean islands were discovered. Henry the Navigator's interest in exploration, t...
42: ...[Sahara]]. Some time later, the [[caravel]]s explored the [[Gulf of Guinea]], leading to the discovery ... - United Kingdom (37269 bytes)
69: ...on as the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]]. This occurred at a time when Scotland was on the brink of econo...
71: ...onic intervention or an invasion was feared, was predominantly due to security concerns. In 1922, afte...
99: ...onfers titles and honours to people who have rendered outstanding services to the country, as the Fount...
103: ...tical person, despite achieving the position on hereditary principles, as Head of State is a better alt...
109: ...House of Lords originally called for all of the hereditary peers to lose their voting rights, however a... - Spain (36498 bytes)
58: ... in the [[9th century BC]], [[Celtic]] tribes entered the [[Iberian peninsula]] through the Pyrenees an...
73: ...'s distinctive art originates from this seven-hundred-year period, and many Arabic words made their way...
95: ...the [[Second Spanish Republic]]. The Republic offered political autonomy to the [[Basque Country]] and ...
108: Spain is a [[constitutional monarchy]], with a hereditary [[monarch]] and a bicameral [[parliament]], ...
118: ...e constitution then the constitution will be declared void. The final result was very strongly in affir...
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