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Kazakhstan (Қазақстан, قازاقستان) Continent: Asia Area: 2,724,900 km2 (1,052,085 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 17,948,816 (+1.235% pa) Capital: Astana (Астана) (814,401) Largest city: Almaty (Алматы, الماتى) (1,477,564) Other cities: Shymkent (Шымкент, Чимкент) (683k), Karagandy (Қарағанды, قاراعاندى, Караганда) (485k) Languages: Kazakh, Russian (both official), Ukrainian, Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Tatar, Uzbek, Mongolian Products: Oil, gas, ferroalloys, refined copper, iron & copper ore, coal, radio-active chemicals, gold Borders: Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan Time zone: UTC +5 (summer time not observed) Currency: Tenge (₸) (KZT) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $14,391 / $12,843 Calling code: +76, +77 Internet domain: .kz, .қаз Independence (decl.): December 16, 1991 (f. USSR) UN admission: March 2, 1992 Religions: Islam, Christianity National anthem: "Meniñ Qazaqstanım" ("My Kazakhstan") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Kenya Continent: Africa Area: 581,309 km2 (224,080 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 44,037,656 (+2.444% pa) Capital: Nairobi (3,375,000) Other cities: Mombasa (1.2m), Kisumu (410k) Languages: Swahili, English (both official), 67 more Products: Tea, cut flowers, refined oil, coffee, legumes, cigars, chemicals, apparel, processed fruits, vegetables & nuts, machinery, hides, fish Borders: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,802 / $976 Calling code: +254 Internet domain: .ke Independence: December 12, 1963 (from UK) UN admission: December 16, 1963 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu" (O God of all creation) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Kiribati Continent: Australia and Oceania Area: 811 km2 (313 mi2) Population (2010): 103,500 (+1.228% p.a.) Capital: South Tarawa (Tarawa Teinainano) (50,182) Other cities: Betio Village (12.5k), Bikenibeu Village (6k) Languages: English, Gilbertese (both official) Products: Fish, coconut oil, boats, molluscs, railway cargo containers, locust beans, crustaceans Sea borders: U.S.A., New Zealand, France, Tuvalu, Nauru, Marshall Islands Time zone: UTC +12/13/14 (no summer time) Currency: Kiribati dollar, Australian dollar (AUD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,721 / $1,592 Calling code: +686 Internet domain: .ki Independence: July 12, 1979 (from UK) UN admission: September 14, 1999 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Teirake Kaini Kiribati" ("Stand up, Kiribati") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Kuwait  (الكويت) Continent: Asia Area: 17,820 km2 (6,880 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 3,965,022 (+1.883% p.a.) Capital: Kuwait City (مدينة الكويت) (2,380,000) Other cities: Salmiya (السالمية 'As Sālimīyah) (224k), Sabah As Salim (140k) Languages: Arabic Products: Oil, gas, hydrocarbons, alcohols, polymers, fertilzers Borders: Iraq, Saudi Arabia Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $58,080 / $45,824 Calling code: +965 Internet domain: .kw Independence: 1752 (from Emirate of Al Hasa) UN admission: May 14, 1963 Religions: Islam National anthem: "Al-Nasheed Al-Watani" (National Anthem) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Kyrgyzstan  (Кыргызстан, Киргизия) Continent: Asia Area: 199,951 km2 (77,181 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 5,776,500 (+0.887% p.a.) Capital: Bishkek (Бишкéк) (874,400) Other cities: Osh (Ош) (243k), Jalal-Abad (Жалалабат) (97k) Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian (both official),Uzbek Products: Gold, dried legumes, refined oil, fruits, vehicles & parts, apparel, radio-active chemicals Borders: Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Time zone: UTC +5/+6 (summer time not observed) Currency: Som (KGS) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,372 / $1,070 Calling code: +996 Internet domain: .kg Independence (decl.): August 31, 1991 (f.USSR) UN admission: March 2, 1992 Religions: Islam, Christianity National anthem: Kyrgyz Respublikasynyn Mamlekettik Gimni Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Laos (ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ) Continent: Asia Area: 236,800 km2 (91,428.991 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 6,695,166 (+1.655% p.a.) Capital: Vientiane (ວຽງຈັນ, เวียงจันทน์) (783,000) Other cities: Pakse or Pakxe (Paksé, ປາກເຊ, ปากเซ) (88k), Savannakhet or Kaysone Phomvihane (ໄກສອນ ພົມວິຫານ, ไกสอน พมวิหาน) (67k) Languages: Lao (official), French, Thai,Khmu,Hmong Products: Refined copper, copper ore, sawn wood, rough wood, coffee, apparel, electricity, coal, tin, rubber, corn Borders: Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand Time zone: UTC +7 (summer time not observed) Currency: Kip (LAK) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,100 / $1,509 Calling code: +856 Internet domain: .la Independence (decl.): October 22, 1953 (f.France) UN admission: December 14, 1955 Religions: Buddhism National anthem: "Pheng Xat Lao" ("Lao National Anthem") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Latvia  (Latvija, Латвия) Continent: Europe Area: 64,589 km2 (24,938 mi2) Population (2011): 2,070,371 (-0.598% p.a.) Capital: Riga (Rīga, Рига) (693,064) Other cities: Daugavpils (Даугавпилс) (101k), Liepāja (Лиепая, Libau, Lipawa) (82k) Languages: Latvian (official), Russian Products: Refined oil, wood & wood products, packaged medicaments, hard liquor, vehicles & parts, scrap metal, metal products, machines & equipment, wheat, textiles, garments Borders: Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania Time zone: UTC/BST +2 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $22,150 / $16,138 Calling code: +371 Internet domain: .lv Independence (decl.): 4 May 1990 (from USSR) UN admission: September 17, 1991 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Dievs, svētī Latviju!" (God Bless Latvia!) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Lebanon  ( لبنان‎ ) Continent: Asia Area: 10,452 km2 (4,036 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 4,822,000 (-0.38% p.a.) Capital: Beirut (بيروت‎, Beyrouth)‎ (361,366) Other cities: Tripoli (طرابلس 'Ṭarābulus, Τρίπολις) (193k), Sidon or Saïda (صيدا, Σιδών‎) (80k) Languages: Arabic (official), French Products: Gold, diamonds, jewellery, scrap metals, electric generating sets, fertilizers, chemicals, fruit, vegetables, textiles, cut flowers, fruits, paper goods Borders: Syria, Israel Time zone: UTC/BST +2 Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $15,985 / $10,425 Calling code: +961 Internet domain: .lb Independence (decl.): November 8, 1943 (f.France) UN admission: October 24, 1945 Religions: Islam, Christianity National anthem: كلّنا للوطن 'Kulluna lil-watan ("All Of Us, For the Homeland!") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Lesotho Continent: Africa Area: 30,355 km2 (12,727 mi2) Population (2009 est.): 2,067,000 (+0.332% pa) Capital: Maseru (227,880) Other cities: Teyateyaneng (75k), Mafeteng (57k) Languages: Sesotho (Sotho), English (both official) Products: Garments, textiles, diamonds, precious stones & metals Borders: South Africa Time zone: UTC +2 (summer time not observed) Currency: Lesotho loti (LSL) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,244 / $1,372 Calling code: +266 Internet domain: .ls Independence: October 4, 1966 (from U.K.) UN admission: October 17, 1966 Religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism National anthem: "Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona" ("Lesotho, land of our Fathers") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Liberia Continent: Africa Area: 111,369 km2 (43,000 mi2) Population (2011 est.): 4,128,572 (+2.609% p.a.) Capital: Monrovia (970,824) Other cities: Gbarnga (46k), Kakata (34k) Languages: English (official), Liberian Kryol, Merico, Kisi, Bandi, Dan, Kpelle, Loma, Maninka, Mann, Manya, Mende, Vai, Bassa, Dewoin, Gbii, Glaro-Twabo, Glio-Oubi, Grebo, Klao, Krahn, Krumen, Kuwaa, Sapo, Tajuasohn, Gola Products: Rubber, ships, oil, cocoa beans, wood, scrap metals Borders: Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: Liberian dollar (LRD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $672 / $436 Calling code: +231 Internet domain: .lr Independence: July 26, 1847 (from USA) UN admission: November 2, 1945 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "All Hail, Liberia, Hail!" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Libya  ( ليبيا‎ ) Continent: Africa Area: 1,759,541 km2 (679,359 mi2) Population (2006): 5,670,688 (+2.007% p.a.) Capital: Tripoli (طرابلس 'Ṭarābulus) (2,220,000) Other cities: Benghazi (بنغازي, Bengasi) (700k), Misrata (مصراتة‎) (350k), Bayda (البيضاء‎) (250k) Languages: Arabic (official),Berber,Libyan Arabic Products: Oil, gas, chemicals Borders: Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria,Tunisia Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $10,604 / $9,439 Calling code: +218 Internet domain: .ly Independence: February 10, 1947 (from Italy) UN admission: December 14, 1955 Religions: Islam National anthem: ليبيا ليبيا ليبيا ("Libya, Libya, Libya") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Liechtenstein Continent: Europe Area: 160 km2 (61 mi2) Population (2011 est.): 36,281 (+0.795% p.a.) Capital: Vaduz (5,342) Largest city: Schaan (5,758) Other cities: Triesen (4.6k), Balzers (4.4k) Languages: German (official), Alemannic dialect of German, Swiss Standard German Products: Financial services, ceramics, saucage casings, false teeth Borders: Austria, Switzerland Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Swiss franc (CHF) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $98,432 / $143,151 Calling code: +423 Internet domain: .li Independence: 1866 (f. German Confederation) UN admission: September 18, 1990 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "Oben am jungen Rhein" ("Up Above the Young Rhine") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Lithuania  (Lietuvos, Литва) Continent: Europe Area: 65,300 km2 (25,212 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 2,944,459 (-0.278% p.a.) Capital: Vilnius (Wilno, Вiльня, Wilna, Viļņa, Вильнюс, Vilno, ווילנע) (539,939) Other cities: Kaunas (Каунас) (311k), Klaipėda (Memel, Клайпедский) (157k) Languages: Lithuanian (official), Russian, Polish Products: Refined oil, vehicles & parts, fertilisers, chemicals, machinery & equipment, furniture, rolled tobacco, plastics, wheat, cheese, metals, textiles Borders: Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Russia Time zone: UTC/BST +2 Currency: Lithuanian litas (Lt) (LTL) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $23,850 / $16,600 Calling code: +370 Internet domain: .lt Independence: March 11, 1990 (from U.S.S.R.) UN admission: September 17, 1991 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Tautiška giesmė" ("National Song") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Luxembourg (Luxemburg, Lëtzebuerg) Continent: Europe Area: 2,586.4 km2 (998.6 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 537,853 (+1.135% p.a.) Capital: Luxembourg City (Stad Lëtzebuerg) (94,034) Other cities: Esch-sur-Alzette (Esch-Uelzecht) (28k), Differdange (Déifferdeng) (19k) Languages: French, German, Luxembourgish (all official) Products: Iron & steel products, cars, rubber products, chemicals, cut paper, plastics Borders: Germany, France, Belgium Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $79,785 / $107,206 Calling code: +352 Internet domain: .lu Independence: June 9, 1815 (f. French Empire) UN admission: October 24, 1945 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Ons Hémécht" ("Our Homeland") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Madagascar  (Madagasikara) Continent: Africa Area: 587,041 km2 (226,597 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 22,005,222 (+2.68% p.a.) Capital: Antananarivo (Tananarive) (1,613,375) Other cities: Toamasina (206k), Fianarantsoa (167k) Languages: Malagasy, French (both official) Products: Apparel, cloves, crustaceans, refined oil, titanium ore, vanilla, coffee, fruits, sugar, cocoa beans, aircrafts, cranes, essential oils, processed fish, preserved fruit & veg Sea borders: Comoros, France, Seychelles, Mozambique Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $933 / $458 Calling code: +261 Internet domain: .mg Independence: June 26, 1960 (from France) UN admission: September 20, 1960 Religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism National anthem: "Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!" ("Oh, Beloved Land of our Ancestors") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Malawi Continent: Africa Area: 118,484 km2 (45,747 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 16,407,000 (+2.758% pa) Capital: Lilongwe (978,700) Other cities: Blantyre (850k), Zomba (130k) Languages: Chichewa, English (both official), Chinyanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka, Malawian Lomwe, Kokola, Lambya, Ndali, Nyakyusa-Ngonde, Mal. Sena, Tonga Products: Raw tobacco, uranium, thorium, sugar, radioactive chemicals, tea, cotton, dried legumes, nuts, apparel, ammunition & weapons, vehicles Borders: Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: Kwacha (D) (MWK) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $857 / $253 Calling code: +265 Internet domain: .mw Independence: July 6, 1964 (from U.K.) UN admission: December 1, 1964 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "Mulungu dalitsa Malaŵi" ("God Bless Malawi") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Malaysia Continent: Asia Area: 329,847 km2 (127,355 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 30,018,242 (+1.51% p.a.) Capital: Kuala Lumpur (aka K.L.) (6,608,000) Other cities: Johor Bahru (aka JB) (1.33m), Ipoh ( 怡保 ) (705k) Languages: Malaysian (official), English, 135 languages Products: Oil, gas, IC's, palm oil, computers, telephones, office machine parts, industrial printers, chemicals, metals, rubber & rubber apparel, coconut & vegetable oils, stearic acid, wood & wood products Borders: Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia Time zone: UTC +8 (summer time not observed) Currency: Ringgit (RM) (MYR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $18,509 / $12,243 Calling code: +60 Internet domain: .my , مليسيا. Independence: August 31, 1957 (from U.K.) UN admission: September 17, 1957 Religions: Islam, Buddhism, Christianity National anthem: "Negaraku" ("My Country") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Maldives (ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ) Continent: Asia Area: 298 km2 (115 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 393,500 (-0.11% p.a.) Capital: Malé (މާލެ) (105,000) Other cities: Addu City (އައްޑޫ) (32k), Fuvahmulah (ފުވައްމުލައް) (12k) Languages: Maldivian (Dhivehi) Products: Fish, tourism, petroleum gas, scrap metals, IC's, telephones, computers Sea borders: India, Sri Lanka, U.K. Time zone: UTC +5 (summer time not observed) Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $8,731 / $5,973 Calling code: +960 Internet domain: .mv Independence: July 26, 1965 (from U.K.) UN admission: September 21, 1965 Religions: Islam National anthem: "Gaumii salaam" ("National Salute") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Mali Continent: Africa Area: 1,240,192 km2 (478,839 mi2) Population (2009): 14,517,176 (+3.01% p.a.) Capital: Bamako (1,809,106) Other cities: Sikasso (226k), Kalabancoro (167k) Languages: French (official), Bambara Products: Gold, cotton, refined oil, fertilisers, live animals, tropical fruits, oily seeds Borders: Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,100 / $631 Calling code: +223 Internet domain: .ml Independence: June 20, 1960 (from France) UN admission: September 28, 1960 Religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs, Animism National anthem: "Pour l'Afrique et pour toi, Mali" ("For Africa and for You, Mali") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Malta Continent: Europe Area: 316 km2 (121 mi2) Population (2011): 416,055 (+0.34% p.a.) Capital: Valetta (Il-Belt) (6,966) Largest city: Birkirkara or B'Kara (Birchircara) (22k) Other cities: Qormi (Città Pinto) (19k), Mosta (18k) Languages: Maltese, English (both official), Italian, French Products: Refined oil, ICs, semiconductors, medicaments, fish, ships & boats, gold, medical instruments, vehicle & aircraft parts Sea borders: Italy, Libya Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $27,022 / $20,852 Calling code: +356 Internet domain: .mt Independence: September 21, 1964 (from UK) UN admission: December 1, 1964 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "L-Innu Malti" ("The Maltese Hymn") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Marshall Islands (Aorōkin M̧ajeļ) Continent: Australia and Oceania Area: 181 km2 (70 mi2) Population (2009 est.): 68,000 (+2.00% p.a.) Capital: Majuro (Mājro) (30,000) Other cities: Ebeye (Epjā) (15k), Ajeltake (1.7k) Languages: Marshallese, English (both official) Products: Ships, boats, fish, refined oil Sea borders: Kiribati, Nauru, Micronesia, U.S.A. Time zone: UTC +12 (summer time not observed) Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,900 / - Calling code: +692 Internet domain: .mh Independence: 1979 (self-government) UN admission: September 17, 1991 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Forever Marshall Islands" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Mauritania  (موريتانيا‎) Continent: Africa Area: 1,030,700 km2 (397,954 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 3,359,185 (+2.4% p.a.) Capital: Nouakchott (نواكشوط‎) (881,000) Other cities: Nouadhibou (انواديبو) (90k), Rosso (روصو) (60k) Languages: Arabic (official), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof (3 national languages), French, Hassaniya, Imraguen language, Serer, French Products: Iron ore, fish, gold, molluscs, copper ore, crude oil, animal meal & pellets Borders: Morocco, Algeria, Mali, Senegal Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: Ouguiya (MRO) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,121 / $1,157 Calling code: +222 Internet domain: .mr Independence: November 28, 1960 (f. France) UN admission: October 27, 1961 Religions: Islam National anthem: "National anthem of Mauritania" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Mauritius  (Maurice) Continent: Africa Area: 2,040 km2 (787 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 1,295,789 (+0.7% p.a.) Capital: Port Louis (148,001) Other cities: Vacoas-Phoenix (Villes Jumelles) (110k), Curepipe (La Ville-Lumière) (85k) Languages: Mauritian creole, French, English (none official), Bhojpuri, Arabic, etc. Products: Apparel, textiles, sugar, fish, fertilizers, jewellery, wheat flours, malt Sea borders: Seychelles, France Time zone: UTC +4 (summer time not observed) Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $15,591 / $8,850 Calling code: +230 Internet domain: .mu Independence: March 12, 1968 (from U.K.) UN admission: April 24, 1968 Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity National anthem: "Motherland" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Mexico  (México) Continent: North America Area: 1,972,550 km2 (761,606 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 118,395,054 (+1.1% pa) Capital: Mexico City (Ciudad de México, aka México, D.F. or D.F.) (8,851,080) Other cities: Ecatepec (1.66m), Guadalajara (1.49m) Languages: Spanish (de facto), Nahuati, Yucatec Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, etc. Products: Oil, vehicles & parts, computers, mobile phones, video displays, machinery, equipment & parts, gold, silver, furniture Borders: U.S.A., Belize, Guatemala Time zone: UTC/BST -8 to -6 Currency: Peso (MXN) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $15,608 / $11,224 Calling code: +52 Internet domain: .mx Independence (decl.): September 16, 1810 (f.Spain) UN admission: November 7, 1945 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Himno Nacional Mexicano" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Micronesia (Federated States of) Continent: Australia and Oceania Area: 702 km2 (271 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 106,104 (-0.2% p.a.) Capital: Palikir (6,444) Largest city: Weno (fka Moen) (13,856) Other cities: Colonia (of Yap State) (7k), Kolonia (of Pohnpei State) (6k) Languages: English (official),Chuukese (Trukese), Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Woleaian, etc. Products: Fish, molluscs, cobalt, scrap metals, leather footwear, rubber tires Sea borders: Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Palau, U.S.A. Time zone: UTC +10 & 11 (summer time not observed) Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,000 / $2,300 Calling code: +691 Internet domain: .fm Independence: November 3, 1986 (Compact of Free Association with U.S.A.) UN admission: September 17, 1991 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Patriots of Micronesia" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Moldova Continent: Europe Area: 33,846 km2 (13,067 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 3,559,500 (-1.02% p.a.) Capital: Chișinău (Kishinev, Кишинёв) (723,500) Other cities: Tiraspol (Тирасполь) (149k), Bălţi (Bielce, Бельцы, Бэлць, Бєльці) (144k) Languages: Romanian (official), Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz Products: Insulated wire, sunflower seeds, wine, nuts, seed oils, leather footwear, packaged medicaments, textiles, apparel, machinery, furniture, apples & pears, corn, rapeseed, soybeans wheat Borders: Ukraine, Romania Time zone: UTC/BST +2 Currency: Moldovan leu (MDL) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $4,219 / $2,038 Calling code: +373 Internet domain: .md Independence (decl.): August 27, 1991 (from USSR) UN admission: March 2, 1992 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Limba Noastră" ("Our Language") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Monaco Continent: Europe Area: 2.02 km2 (0.78 mi2) Population (2011 est.): 36,371 (-0.1% p.a.) Capital: Monaco (city-state) Largest Quartier: Monte Carlo (Monte-Carl, Monte-Carlu) (15k) Languages: French (official), Monégasque, Italian, Occitan, English Products: Financial & commercial services, tourism Borders: France Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $132,571 / $153,177 Calling code: +377 Internet domain: .mc Independence: 1297 AD (House of Grimaldi) UN admission: May 28, 1993 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Hymne Monégasque" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Mongolia (Монгол улс) Continent: Asia Area: 1,564,115.75 km2 (603,909 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 3,226,516 (+1.44% p.a.) Capital: Ulan Bator or Ulaanbaatar (Улаанбаатар) (1,318,100) Other cities: Erdenet (Эрдэнэт) (83k), Darkhan (Дархан) (75k) Languages: Mongolian (official), Kazakh, Tuvan, Oirat & Buryat dialects Products: Coal briquettes, copper ore, iron ore, gold, oil, zinc ore, apparel, cashmere, wool, hides, lead ore, molybdenum ore Borders: Russia, China Time zone: UTC +7/+8 (summer time not observed) Currency: Tögrög (MNT) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,371 / $3,627 Calling code: +976 Internet domain: .mn, .мон Formation: 209 BC (Xiongnu Empire) UN admission: October 27, 1961 Religions: Buddhism National anthem: "Монгол улсын төрийн дуулал" ("National anthem of Mongolia") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Montenegro (Црна Гора, Crna Gora) Continent: Europe Area: 13,812 km2 (5,019 mi2) Population (2011): 625,266 (-0.633% p.a.) Capital: Podgorica (Подгорица) (156,169) Other cities: Nikšić (Никшић) (58k), Pljevlja (Пљевља) (21k) Languages: Montenegrin (official), Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian Products: Raw aluminium, scrap iron & copper, metal products, wine, wood, refined oil, explosives, medicaments, machinery, equipment Borders: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Croatia Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $11,800 / $6,881 Calling code: +382 Internet domain: .me Independence: June 3, 2006 (from Serbia & Mon/gro) UN admission: June 28, 2006 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: Oj, svijetla majska zoro (Oh, Bright Dawn of May) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Morocco  (Maroc, المغرب‎) Continent: Africa Area: 446,550/710,850 km2 (172,487 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 33,250,000 (+1.0% p.a.) Capital: Rabat (الرباط, ارّباط) (2,120,192) Largest city: Casablanca (الدار البيضاء) (4.15m) Other cities: Fès or Fez (فاس‎) (1.05m), Marrakesh (مراكش‎) (909k), Tangier (طنجة‎) (850k) Languages: Arabic, Berber (both official), Moroccan Arabic dialects (Darija), French Products: Insulated wire, phosphoric acid, fertilisers, calcium phosphates, apparel, fish, molluscs, crustaceans, IC's, semiconductors, refined oil, machinery, oranges, mantarines, tomatoes Borders: Spain, Algeria, Mauritania Time zone: UTC/BST +0 Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,699 / $3,458 Calling code: +212 Internet domain: .ma Formation: 789 AD (Idrisid Dynasty) UN admission: November 12, 1956 Religions: Islam National anthem: النشيد الوطني المغربي ("Hymne Chérifien") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Mozambique  (Moçambique) Continent: Africa Area: 801,590 km2 (309,496 mi2) Population (2011 est.): 23,929,708 (+2.442% pa) Capital: Maputo (fka Lourenço Marques) (1,766,823) Other cities: Matola (676k), Beira (546k) Languages: Portugese (official), Tsonga, Nyungwe, Ronga, Ngoni, Chopi, Tonga, Ndau, Tswa, Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena Products: Raw aluminium, raw tobacco, gas, refined oil, crustaceans & molluscs, electric current, nuts, sugar, cotton Borders: Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe Time zone: UTC +2 (summer time not observed) Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,169 / $650 Calling code: +258 Internet domain: .mz Independence: June 25, 1975 (from Portugal) UN admission: September 16, 1975 Religions: Christianity, Islam, Animism National anthem: "Pátria Amada" (Beloved Homeland) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Myanmar  (aka Burma) Continent: Asia Area: 676,578 km2 (261,227 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 61,120,000 (+1.07% pa) Capital: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw) (924,608) Largest city: Yangon (aka Rangoon) (4,572,948) Other cities: Mandalay (1.23m), Mawlamyaing (326k) Languages: Burmese (official), Shan, Karen, Kachin, Chin, Mon, Jingpho, Kayah, Rakhine Products: Gas, wood, dried legumes, apparel, rubber, crustaceans, fish, footwear Borders: China, Laos, Thailand, Bangladesh, India Time zone: UTC +6:30 (summer time not observed) Currency: Kyat (K) (MMK) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,711 / $915 Calling code: +95 Internet domain: .mm Independence: January 4, 1948 (from U.K.) UN admission: April 19, 1948 Religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism National anthem: "Kaba Ma Kyei" ("Till the End of the World") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...