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Andorra is the country. Tucked in the Pyrenees Mountains, the country has a unique history and setup. It’s ruled (symbolically) by two non-Andorran co-princes: the President of France & the Bishop of Urgell in Spain. This arrangement dates back to a feudal treaty signed in 1278.
The highlighted river is the Brazos.
While still under Mexican rule, many Anglo-Americans settled on and near the Brazos due to its fertile lands.
During the Texas Revolution, independence was declared at Washington-on-the-Brazos, near the river, on March 2, 1836.
True! Citizens in US territories cannot vote in the general election for US president, but they can vote in the primaries. They also elect non-voting delegates to the House. These delegates can introduce bills and speak on the floor, but they cannot vote on the final legislation.
The ruins of Hadrian's Wall are in Northern England, running ~73 miles (117 km). After Trajan's reign, which saw the empire's peak, Hadrian came next to shore up the empire's defenses. He built it to protect Roman Britain, regulate trade, station troops, & symbolize Roman power.
Since 1994, Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko, a former Soviet party man, has been Europe's longest-serving leader. President Lukashenko has consolidated his grip on power amid allegations of fixed elections. He refers to himself as “Batka” (father) and is close to Putin and Russia.
The highlighted country is Mozambique.
It gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The country has a blend of influences from the Portuguese, Arab, and African traditions.
Its flag is unique as it is the only national flag in the world to feature a modern firearm, an AK-47.
The Po is the highlighted river. Starting at its source in the Alps and flowing to its delta on the Adriatic, it is Italy’s longest river at 405 miles (652 km).
In the Italian Campaign of WW2, the Germans put up a defensive line there, but the Allies broke through in April 1945.
The ruins of Ephesus are located in modern-day Turkey.
Ephesus was important geographically to the Romans as it was located on Asia Minor's western coast at the mouth of the Cayster River, facilitating trade. Apostle Paul established a strong church there, converting many.
From the ruins of Ephesus, this is a great clip by @WesleyLHuff showing an early “Jesus Fish” and about its secret code among early Christians.