All UN countries Countries in Europe Countries in North America Countries in South America Countries in Asia Countries in South America Countries in Australia & Oceania Countries sorted alphabetically (G-H-I-J) (see above) Countries sorted alphabetically (T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) (see above)

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Gabon
Γκαμπόν
Continent: Africa
Area: 267,667 km2 (103,347 mi2)
Population (2009 est.): 1,475,000 (+1.977% pa)
Capital: Libreville (591,356)
Other cities: Port-Gentil (Mandji) (112k), Franceville (Masuku) (44k)
Languages: French (official), Fang, Myene, Punu, Nzebi
Products: Crude oil, manganese, wood, veneer sheets, plywood, combustion engines, natural rubber
Borders: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Congo
Time zone: UTC +1 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $20,612 / $13,032
Calling code: +241
Internet domain: .ga
Independence: August 17, 1960 (from France)
UN admission: September 20, 1960
Religions: Christianity, Islam, Bwiti, Animism
National anthem:
"La Concorde"
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Gambia
Γκάμπια
Continent: Africa
Area: 10,689 km2 (4,007 mi2)
Population (2013): 1,882,450 (+2.396% p.a.)
Capital: Banjul (fka Bathurst) (34,589)
Largest city: Serekunda (335,733)
Other cities: Brikama (78k), Bakau (72k)
Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Serer, Jola
Products: Coconuts, cashew, ground & brazil nuts, fabrics, wood, cocoa beans, ground-nut oil, titanium ore, scrap iron, fish, molluscs, milk, tea, pepper, wheat flours, sand, tropical fruits, batteries
Borders: Senegal
Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Dalasi (GMD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,864 / $502
Calling code: +220
Internet domain: .gm
Independence: February 18, 1965 (from U.K.)
UN admission: September 21, 1965
Religions: Islam, Christianity
National anthem: "For The Gambia Our Homeland"
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Georgia (საქართველო Sakartvelo)
Γεωργία
Continent: Asia & Europe
Area: 69,700 km2 (26,911 mi2)
Population (2013 est.): 4,942,157 (–3.11% p.a.)
Capital: Tbilisi (თბილისი) (fka Tiflis) (1,485,293)
Other cities: Kutaisi (ქუთაისი) (201k), Batumi (ბათუმი, fka Batum) (190k)
Languages: Georgian (official), Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani
Products: Oil, cars, copper ore, gold, ferroalloys, ferrous waste & scrap, fertilisers, nuts, wine, hard liquor, water, aircraft parts, trucks, citrus
Borders: Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia,Turkey
Time zone: UTC +4 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Lari (ლ) (GEL)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $6,000 / $3,596
Calling code: +995
Internet domain: .ge
Independence (decl.): April 9, 1991 (from USSR)
UN admission: July 31, 1992
Religions: Christianity, Islam
National anthem:
"Tavisupleda" ("Freedom")
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Germany  (Deutschland)
Γερμανία
Continent: Europe
Area: 357,168 km2 (137,847 mi2)
Population (2011): 80,219,695 (-0.2% p.a.)
Capital: Berlin (3,401,147)
Other cities: Hamburg (1.79m), Munich (München, Minga) (1.39m), Cologne (Köln, Kölle) (1m), Frankfurt am Main (688k)
Languages: German (official), Low German, Frisian, Danish, Sorbian, Romany
Products: Machinery, cars, trucks, tractors, vehicle parts, aircrafts, helicopters, spacecrafts, electronics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, mineral fuels (incl. oil), optical/technical/medical instruments, iron and steel, organic chemicals
Borders: Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands
Time zone: UTC/BST +1
Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $41,248 / $47,893
Calling code: +49
Internet domain: .de
Reunification: October 3, 1990
UN admission: September 18, 1973
Religions: Christianity, Islam
National anthem:
"Das Deutschlandlied" ("Song of the Germans")
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Ghana
Γκάνα
Continent: Africa
Area: 238,535 km2 (92,099 mi2)
Population (2010 est.): 24,200,000 (+1.787% pa)
Capital: Accra (2,291,352)
Other cities: Kumasi (Comassie) (2.06m), Tamale (563k), Sekondi-Takoradi (445k)
Languages: English (official), Akan (lingua franca), Akuapem Twi, Asante Twi, Mfantse, Nzema, Dagaare, Dagbanli, Ewe, Dangme, Ga, Gonja, Kasem
Products: Gold, oil, cocoa (beans, paste, powder & butter), nuts, manganese ore, wood, aluminium, textiles, carpets, electric energy, chocolate, fish, rubber & plastics, gas
Borders: Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire
Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Ghana cedi (GH₵) (GHS)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,718 / $1,903
Calling code: +233
Internet domain: .gh
Independence (decl.): March 6, 1957 (from U.K.)
UN admission: March 8, 1957
Religions: Christianity, Islam
National anthem:
"God Bless Our Homeland Ghana"
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Greece  (Ελλάς)(aka Hellas)
Ελλάς
Continent: Europe
Area: 131,957 km2 (50,949 mi2)
Population (2011): 10,815,197 (+0.06% p.a.)
Capital: Athens (Αθήνα) (3,752,973)
Other cities: Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) aka Salonica (1.1m), Patras (Πάτρα) (214k)
Languages: Greek
Products: Refined oil, gas, aluminium, machinery, electrical & electronic equipment, pharmaceuticals, plastics, products of iron, steel & copper , marble, olive oil, cheese, grapes, citrus, pitted fruits, fish, vegetables, cotton, textiles, apparel, tobacco, wheat, processed food (fruit, veg & nuts), tourism
Borders: Albania, FYROM, Bulgaria, Turkey
Time zone: UTC/BST +2
Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $23,631 / $21,617
Calling code: +30
Internet domain: .gr
Independence (recognised): February 2, 1830 (from Ottoman Empire)
UN admission: October 25, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
Ύμνος Εις Την Ελευθερίαν (Hymn To Freedom)
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Grenada
Γρενάδα
Continent: North America
Area: 344 km2 (132.8 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 109,590 (+0.52% p.a.)
Capital: St. George's (33,734)
Other cities: Gouyave (3.4k), Grenville (2.4k)
Languages: English (official), Grenadian Creole English, Patois (or Kwéyòl)
Products: Tourism, nutmeg, fish, scrap vessels, wheat flours, toilet paper, cocoa beans, animal food, beer, refined oil, T-shirts, scrap metals, paints
Sea borders: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Time zone: UTC -4 (summer time not observed)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $13,900 / $7,300
Calling code: +1-473
Internet domain: .gd
Independence: February 7, 1974 (from U.K.)
UN admission: September 17, 1974
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Hail Grenada"
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Guatemala
Γουατεμάλα
Continent: North America
Area: 108,889 km2 (42,042 mi2)
Population (2013 est.): 15,438,384 (+1.91% pa)
Capital: Guatemala City (aka Guate) (1,110,100)
Other cities: Villa Nueva (710k), Mixco (688k)
Languages: Spanish (official), 21 Mayan languages, Xinca & Garifuna dialects
Products: Coffee, sugar, precious metal ore, bananas, rubber, gold, palm oil, oil & gas, nutmeg, melons, vegetables, chemicals, apparel
Borders: Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador
Time zone: UTC -6 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,208 / $3,302
Calling code: +502
Internet domain: .gt
Independence: July 1, 1823 (f. 1st Mexican Empire)
UN admission: November 21, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "Himno Nacional de Guatemala"
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Guinea  (Guinée)
Γουινέα
Continent: Africa
Area: 245,857 km2 (94,926 mi2)
Population (2009 est.): 10,057,975 (+2.64% pa)
Capital: Conakry (Kɔnakiri) (1,931,184)
Other cities: Nzérékoré (N'Zérékoré) (300k), Kankan (Kánkàn) (208k), Kindia (181k)
Languages: French (official),Fula,Maninka,Susu
Products: Aluminium ore & oxide, gas, crude oil, copper ore, scrap metals, coffee, nuts, rubber, cocoa beans, gold, frozen fish
Borders: Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Guinean franc (GNF)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,082 / $492
Calling code: +224
Internet domain: .gn
Independence: October 2, 1958 (from France)
UN admission: December 12, 1958
Religions: Islam, Christianity, Animism
National anthem: "Liberté" ("Liberty")
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Guinea-Bissau  (Guiné-Bissau)
Γουινέα-Μπισσάου
Continent: Africa
Area: 36,125 km2 (13,948 mi2)
Population (2010 est.): 1,647,000 (+1.97% p.a.)
Capital: Bissau (395,954)
Other cities: Gabú (37.5k), Bafatá (35k)
Languages: Portuguese (official), Kriol (Crioulo da Guiné-Bissau) (lingua franca), Balanta, Fula, Mandjak, Mandinka, Papel
Products: Coconuts, brazil & cashew nuts, crude oil, copper ore, frozen fish, wood, rubber, scrap iron
Borders: Senegal, Guinea
Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed)
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,222 / $551
Calling code: +245
Internet domain: .gw
Independence (decl.): Sept. 24, 1973 (f. Portugal)
UN admission: September 17, 1974
Religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs, Christianity
National anthem: "Esta É a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada"
("This Is Our Beloved Country")
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Guyana
Γκουιάνα
Continent: South America
Area: 214,970 km2 (83,000 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 735,554 (–0.327% p.a.)
Capital: Georgetown (235,017)
Other cities: Linden (45k), New Amsterdam (35k)
Languages: English (official), Guyanese Creole (native tongue), Akawaio, Macushi, Wai-Wai, Arawak (Lokono), Wapishana
Products: Gold, rice, aluminium ore, sugar, cargo containers, crustaceans, wood, fish, liquor, molasses
Borders: Suriname, Brazil, Venezuela
Time zone: UTC -4 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $7,938 / $3,596
Calling code: +592
Internet domain: .gy
Independence: May 26, 1966 (from U.K.)
UN admission: September 20, 1966
Religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
National anthem: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains"
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Haiti  (Haïti, Ayiti)
Αϊτή
Continent: North America
Area: 27,750 km2 (10,714 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 10,413,211 (+0.888% pa)
Capital: Port-au-Prince (Pòtoprens) (942,194)
Other cities: Carrefour (Kafou) (442k),
Delmas (Dèlma) (383k)
Languages: French, Haitian Creole (both official)
Products: T-shirts, sweaters, men's suits, other apparel, essential oils, scrap iron & copper, dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, mangos, cocoa, coffee
Borders: Dominican Republic
Time zone: UTC/BST -5
Currency: Gourde (HTG)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,242 / $758
Calling code: +509
Internet domain: .ht
Independence (decl.): January 1, 1804 (f. France)
UN admission: October 24, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"La Dessalinienne"
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Honduras
Ονδούρες
Continent: North America
Area: 112,492 km2 (43,278 mi2)
Population (2010 est.): 8,249,574 (+1.84%% pa)
Capital: Tegucigalpa (1,126,534)
Other cities: San Pedro Sula (874k), Choloma (223k)
Languages: Spanish (official), English, Garifuna, Miskito
Products: Apparel, coffee, insulated wire, gas, palm oil, cigars, gold, bananas, melons, crustaceans, fish
Borders: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala
Time zone: UTC -6 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Lempira (HNL)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $4,345 / $2,115
Calling code: +504
Internet domain: .hn
Independence: November 5, 1838 (from Federal Republic of Central America)
UN admission: December 17, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
Himno Nacional de Honduras
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Hungary  (Magyarország)
Ουγγαρία
Continent: Europe
Area: 93,030 km2 (35,919 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 9,879,000 (-0.184% p.a.)
Capital: Budapest (1,729,040)
Other cities: Debrecen (211k), Miskolc (168k)
Languages: Hungarian
Products: Machinery, broadcasting equipment, VDUs, computers, cars & parts, medicaments, refined oil, gas, electricity, corn
Borders: Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria
Time zone: UTC/BST +1
Currency: Forint (HUF)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $20,455 / $13,872
Calling code: +36
Internet domain: .hu
Secession: 1918 (from Austria-Hungary)
UN admission: December 14, 1955
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Himnusz" ("Hymn")
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Iceland  (Ísland)
Ισλανδία
Continent: Europe
Area: 103,001 km2 (39,770 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 325,671 (+0.674% p.a.)
Capital: Reykjavík (121,490)
Other cities: Kópavogur (32k), Hafnarfjörður (26k)
Languages: Icelandic
Products: Aluminium (raw & products), fish, crustaceans, ferroalloys, aircrafts & spacecrafts, medicaments, animal feed
Sea borders: Denmark, Norway
Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $39,223 / $41,739
Calling code: +354
Internet domain: .is
Formation (Republic): June 17, 1944
UN admission: November 19, 1946
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Lofsöngur" ("Hymn")
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India  (भारत 'Bhārat)
Ινδία
Continent: Asia
Area: 3,287,590 km2 (1,269,346 mi2)
Population (2011): 1,210,193,422 (+1.312% pa)
Capital: New Delhi ( नई दिल्ली ) (16,787,941)
Largest city: Mumbai (Bombay, मुंबई) (18,394,912)
Other cities: Kolkata (Calcutta, কলিকাতা) (14m), Bangalore (Bengalūru, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು (8.5m)
Languages: Hindi, English (both official), Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Products: Refined oil, iron ore, gems, jewellery, vehicles & parts, machinery, rice, medicaments, chemicals, textiles, apparel, software
Borders: China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan
Time zone: UTC +5:30 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $4,307 / $1,584
Calling code: +91
Internet domain: .in
Independence (Dominion): Aug 15, 1947 (f. UK)
UN admission: October 30, 1945
Religions: Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity
National anthem:
"Jana Gana Mana"
("You are the ruler of our minds")
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Indonesia
Ινδονησία
Continent: Asia
Area: 1,904,569 km2 (735,358 mi2)
Population (2011): 237,424,363 (+1.04% p.a.)
Capital: Jakarta (10,135,030)
Other cities: Surabaya (Suroboyo) (2.9m),
Bandung (Kota Bandung) (2.6m)
Languages: Indonesian (official), Javanese & 736 more!
Products: Coal, oil & gas, rubber, rubber tires, palm oil, plastics, coconut oil, apparel, electrical & electronic equipment, metals & metal products, chemicals, paper, gold, jewellery
Borders: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor
Time zone: UTC +7 to +9 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Rupiah (Rp) (IDR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,182 / $3,499
Calling code: +62
Internet domain: .id
Independence: August 17, 1945 (f. The Netherlands)
UN admission: September 28, 1950
Religions: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism
National anthem:
"Indonesia Raya" ("Great Indonesia")
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Iran  ( ایران‎ ) (aka Persia)
Ιράν (Περσία)
Continent: Asia
Area: 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 mi2)
Population (2013 est.): 77,176,930 (+1.247% pa)
Capital: Tehran ( تهران‎ ) (8,244,535)
Other cities: Mashhad ( مشهد‎ ) (2.8m),
Isfahan (اصفهان‎, Ispahan) (1.9m)
Languages: Persian (Farsi), Arabic, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkmen, Syriac-Aramaic, Lurish, Baloch
Products: Oil, gas, iron ore, cement, refined copper, chemicals, plastics, nuts, grapes
Borders: Armenia, Azerbaijan,Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey
Time zone: UTC/BST +3:30
Currency: Rial ( ﷼ ) (IRR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $12,478 / $5,193
Calling code: +98
Internet domain: .ir ( ایران. )
Islamic Republic: April , 1979
UN admission: October 24, 1945
Religions: Islam
National anthem:
جمهوری اسلامی ایران 'Soroud-e Melli-e Jomhouri-e Eslami-e Iran (National Anthem of Iran)
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Iraq  (العراق‎  al-‘Irāq)
Ιράκ
Continent: Asia
Area: 437,072 km2 (169,234 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 36,004,552 (+2.345% pa)
Capital: Baghdad ( بغداد ) (7,216,040)
Other cities: Basra (Basrah, البصرة‎) (2m),
Mosul-Nineveh (Mûsil/Nînewe, ܢܝܢܘܐ ,الموصل) (1.8m)
Languages: Arabic, Kurdish, Neo-Aramaic (all official), Turkmen
Products: Crude oil, aluminium, refined copper, alloys, tropical fruits, chemicals
Borders: Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria
Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $7,100 / $6,900
Calling code: +964
Internet domain: .iq
Independence (Kingdom): October 3, 1932 (f. UK)
UN admission: December 21, 1945
Religions: Islam
National anthem:
الله أكبر "Mawtini" ("My Homeland")
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Ireland  (Éire)
Ιρλανδία - Έιρε
Continent: Europe
Area: 70,273 km2 (27,133 mi2)
Population (2011): 4,588,252 (+1.112% p.a.)
Capital: Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath) (1,110,627)
Other cities: Cork (Corcaigh) (199k),
Limerick (Luimneach) (96k)
Languages: Irish, English (both official)
Products: Medicaments, organic chemicals, ADP machines, IC's, computers, optical fibers, meat, dairy products, broadcasting equipment, orthopaedic appliances, medical instruments, hard liquor
Borders: United Kingdom (U.K.)
Time zone: UTC/BST +0
Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $43,592 / $45,888
Calling code: +353
Internet domain: .ie
Independence (decl.): April 24, 1916 (from UK)
UN admission: December 14, 1955
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Amhrán na bhFiann" ("The Soldiers' Song")
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Israel  (ישראל, إسرائيل)
Ισραήλ
Continent: Asia
Area: 20,770 / 22,072 km2 (8,019 / 8,522 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 8,146,300 (+1.541% pa)
Capital: Jerusalem (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם, القُدس) (890,428)
Other cities: Tel Aviv (תל אביב) (404k),
Haifa (חיפה) (266k)
Languages: Hebrew, Arabic (both official), Russian, French, Amharic
Products: Medicaments, diamonds, refined oil, electronics, software, telecoms, computers, medical equipment, fruits, chemicals, military technology, aircrafts & parts, metal products
Borders: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt
Time zone: UTC/BST +2
Currency: Israeli new shekel (₪‎) (ILS)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $35,658 / $38,004
Calling code: +972
Internet domain: .il
Independence: May 14, 1948 (f. Mandatory Palestine)
UN admission: May 11, 1949
Religions: Judaism, Islam
National anthem:
"HaTikvah" ("The Hope")
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Italy  (Italia)
Ιταλία
Continent: Europe
Area: 301,338 km2 (116,347 mi2)
Population (2011): 59,433,744 (+0.38% p.a.)
Capital: Rome (Roma) (2,645,907)
Other cities: Milan (Milano) (1.35m), Naples (Napoli) (1.06m), Turin (Torino) (912k), Palermo (655k)
Languages: Italian
Products: Machinery, vehicles & parts, aircrafts & parts, ships, refined oil, medicaments, chemicals, electronics, textiles, apparel, footwear, iron & steel, wine, gold, jewellery, meat, cheese, olive oil, pasta
Borders: Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, France, San Marino, Vatican City
Time zone: UTC/BST +1
Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $30,218 / $35,123
Calling code: +39
Internet domain: .it
Formation: March 17, 1861
UN admission: December 14, 1955
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Il Canto degli Italiani"
("The Song of the Italians")
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Jamaica
Τζαμάικα
Continent: North America
Area: 10,991 km2 (4,244 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 2,889,187 (+1.714% pa)
Capital: Kingston (937,700)
Other cities: Portmore (182k), Spanish Town (162k), Montego Bay (110k), May Pen (60k)
Languages: English (official), Jamaican Patois
Products: Artificial corundum (aluminium oxide), aluminium ore, refined oil, ethyl alcohol, beer, hard liquor, sugar, coffee, cassava, scrap metals, gold
Borders: Cuba, Haiti, Colombia, U.K., U.S.A.
Time zone: UTC -5 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $9,199 / $5,657
Calling code: +1-876
Internet domain: .jm
Independence: August 6, 1962 (from U.K.)
UN admission: September 18, 1962
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Jamaica, Land We Love"
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Japan  ( 日本 'Nippon )
Ιαπωνία
Continent: Asia
Area: 377,944 km2 (145,925 mi2)
Population (2010): 128,056,026 (-0.077% p.a.)
Capital: Tokyo (東京) (13,185,502)
Other cities: Yokohama (横浜市) (3.7m),
Osaka (大阪) (2.66m), Nagoya (名古屋市) (2.26m), Sapporo (札幌市) (1.91m)
Languages: Japanese (official), Ryukyuan languages, Ainu
Products: Vehicles & parts, ships, IC's, electronics, printers, machines & tools, metals, medical equipment, chemicals, refined oil, gold, plastics
Sea borders: Russia, China, U.S.A., Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, North Korea, South Korea
Time zone: UTC +9 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Yen (¥) / En 円 (JPY)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $37,135 / $39,321
Calling code: +81
Internet domain: .jp
Formation: February 11, 660 BC
UN admission: December 18, 1956
Religions: Buddhism, Shinto
National anthem:
君が代 'Kimi ga Yo ("His Majesty's Reign")
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Jordan  (الأردن‎ al-Urdunn)
Ιορδανία
Continent: Asia
Area: 89,342 km2 (35,637 mi2)
Population (2014 est.): 7,930,491 (-0.965% p.a.)
Capital: Amman ( عمّان ) (1,919,000)
Other cities: Irbid (مدينة اربد) (Arabella) (1.08m), Zarqa (الزرقاء) (481k), Russeifa ( الرصيفة‎ ) (280m)
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Russian, Circassian, Armenian, Tagalog, Tamil, Chechen
Products: Fertilizers, calcium phosphates, apparel, medicaments, gold, tomatoes, fruits, vegetables
Borders: Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel
Time zone: UTC/BST +2
Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $6,100 / $4,674
Calling code: +962
Internet domain: .jo, الاردن.
Independence: May 25, 1946
UN admission: December 14, 1955
Religions: Islam, Christianity
National anthem:
السلام الملكي الأردني 'Al-salam Al-malaki Al-urdoni ("The Royal Anthem of Jordan")
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