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This country contains the world's largest uninhabited island, Devon Island. This country stretches across six times zones. This country's highest peak is Mt. Logan. One province in this country is known for speaking French rather than the rest of the country speaking English. Finally, which country's capital city is Ottawa?
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Canada
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Due to a rift valley, this body of water widens about 4 mm each year. This body of water is located in between the Irkutsk Oblast and the Republic of Buryatia. This body of water is fed by over 300 rivers and drains out of the Angara River. Finally, what is this body of water that is the world's largest and deepest freshwater lake?
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Lake Baikal
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This city was founded in the 11th century by King Harald Hardrada and was later relocated after a massive fire broke out in 1624 by King Christian IV. This city is found on the edge of a namesake fjord. This major city was called Christiania for more than 200 years before being giving its current name. Finally, name this major Scandinavian city, known for being the capital and largest city of Norway.
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Oslo
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This feature has multiple names, one of which being named after the Koyukon people. This feature was created over the course of millions of years and was created by the North American plate, and the Pacific plate. Finally, name this peak, formerly named after William McKinley, the highest in all of North America.
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Denali
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This country uses the Sol as its currency. This country contains land of the former Tawantinsuyu Empire. This country is home to about 100 indigenous languages, while only having three official languages: Quechua, Aymara, and Spanish. Finally, name this country home to the Nazca lines, Machu Picchu, and the Incan Empires capital city of Cuzco.
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Peru
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This body of water is found in the second largest rainforest in the world, only behind the Amazon. This body of water is known to be the deepest of its kind, going over 220 meters below sea level. This body of water is the only one of its kind to cross the equator twice. Finally, name this river that has a basin in nine African countries, formerly known as the Zaire River.
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Congo River
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A hill north of the city contains the Batu Caves, a well-known Hindu pilgrimage site in this country. This city's name translates into "Muddy Confluence" as it is located on the confluence of two rivers. This city holds a landmark designed by César Pelli made to represent the fast economic growth of the city. Finally, name this city known for the Petronas Towers, the capital and most populous city in Malaysia.
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Kuala Lumpur
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This body of water lead to multiple border disputes throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. This body of water has multiple tributaries, including the Conchos, and Devil rivers. This river can be traced back to the San Juan mountains, and its basin gives life to cities like Albuquerque, and Española. Finally, what is this river that forms part of the U.S. - Mexico border?
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Rio Grande
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When in a battle or at war, this country displays its flag upside down. This country is one of the very few Christian majority countries in its continent. It's not in Latin America, but this country uses the Peso as currency. Finally, what is this country with its capital of Manila located on the island of Luzon?
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The Philippines
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Though it's not in China and Nepal, this peak is one the border of two different countries. This mountain was first successfully summited by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard in the year 1786. This mountain is known for being the tallest in its range. Finally, name this colorfully named highest peak of the Alps, split between the countries of France and Italy.
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Mont Blanc
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This country, ruled by the Al-Sabah family since the 18th century, gained independence from the British Empire in 1961 officially. This country's currency of the Dinar is known to be the highest valued currency in the world, where every dinar, is worth about 3 dollars USD. In the late 20th century, this country was invaded by a neighboring country to control one of the largest oil fields in the world owned by this country. Finally, name this Middle Eastern country bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
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Kuwait
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This island has been dominated by kingdoms throughout the years, an example being the Srivijaya. This island was one of the most heavily destructed islands after the historic 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. This island helps form part of the Strait of Malacca with other islands. Finally, name this island, the third largest in Indonesia located west of Java.
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Sumatra
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