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"Alright, first off, it's pronounced [country]. Not [country's name pronounced wrongly], [country]. Like [pun with country's name]! Second of all, we are back in Oceania. Why is [country] so unique? Well, there's no country really like it. It's the last remaining indigenous monarchy in the Pacific, they had a thalassocracy, we talk about that later. Let's just...let's just start the episode."
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Tonga
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"Alright, so we just did the Turkey episode, now we reach [country]. If the Turkish countries were a family, you know, Uzbekistan is like the work horse that likes to promote his history and pick cotton, you have the Kazakh and Kyrgyz twins with opposing personalities, Turkey is the loud movie star with money issues and Azerbaijan is like the quiet one with no money issues, and then you get to [country], the...let's just say, he's like the uncle that kind of just stays in the corner writing in his journal and laughing at his own jokes, obsessing over marble and horses. Yeah, lots to say about this guy."
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Turkmenistan
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"Alright, [country], back in Central Asia. So, Central Asia is a very complicated place. And [country] is kind of one of those countries that has a bit of an identity crisis. During USSR times, it was like..." "Haha, it's that Persian guy!" "...and to their closest relatives it was like..." "Look, it's that Russian guy!" "And to Russians it was like..." "Oh, hey! It's our Persian-Russian guy!" "But no matter where they fit, they know that they are the link to the Silk Road, the Edge of Empires and the Pearl of the Pamiers. But to me, I call it the next episode: [country]."
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Tajikistan
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"Alright, [country]. This was actually the very first African country I had ever been to, so, not gonna lie, this place has a little bit of a soft spot in my heart. [country] is the land of African extremes. You will find some of the biggest, the tallest, the oldest, the most of around here. Yet even more fascinating is how the people of [country] have made it their own. Welcome to the king of the Swahili Coast."
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Tanzania
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"Hey everyone! So, for a while I've been kind of lowkey super fascinated with [country]. Mostly due to the unique way that it socially operates, both in a contemporary and traditional sense. It's so small, it holds the key to so many variables that link not only West Africa, but Africa to the rest of the world. And the best part: There are almost no annoying groups of tourists ruining it...yet. I had to see this place for myself before making the episode. I had [pun with country's name] to [country]. Welcome to the Voodoo Coast."
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Togo
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"Hey, Geograpeeps, Barbs here! [advertisement]. So, for this episode, you're going to notice that, uh, there's going to be some continuity errors. For example, I'm clean shaven here, in the episode I'm not. That's because, uh, for this episode I had to film out of sequence over the course of two weeks in five different countries. However, long story short, these days I'm trying to kind of travel to the last countries of our alphabet. And you know I found a really good cheap flight ticket to [country]. So, long story short, it kind of ended up going like this: Hey Mom!" "What?" "Want to go to [country]?" "What?" "Yeah, I went to [country] for this episode."
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Turkey
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"Okay, first of all, it's [country], not [country's name pronounced wrongly]. Emphasis on the [part of country's name]. Just saying. Anyway, our last Polynesian country. Can't believe we made it this far!" "Hey, hey, hey! We're not done with Oceania yet, though." "Yeah, I...I know, that's why I said Polynesian, not Melanesian." "Okay, okay, okay. Just make sure you don't forget me. It's literally my job not to. Anyway, [country]! This is one country I've been dying to make a video on because it's unlike any other Polynesian country. [country] is a nation that is both growing and shrinking, fighting and flourishing. So much to discuss, let's just dive into the Pacific and start the show."
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Tuvalu
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"So, I don't even really have to give much of an introduction. You've all heard of [country]. This country is the 21st century tourism powerhouse that took the world by storm. Will I do my best for this [pun with country's name] video? [pun with country's former name]! So, if you're feeling Krabi, don't Phuket wat [pun with country's name] it is. พร."
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Thailand
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"So, the Arab world is pretty complex. You have the Middle East, the Gulf, the Arab speaking but not completely considered Arab regions, and finally, the Maghreb, or North Africa. Within each of these communities, you find hints and links to what shaped their identity over millennia. And [country] is a very complicated one. At some point, all of these empires and kingdoms left their mark on [country]." "Wait, I see Vandals on that list. They are from Scandinavia, so, like, Proto-Vikings?" "Eh, nah, they were Germanic, not Norse, so, I wouldn't say that." "Wow! Vikings in Africa!" "No, I mean...I mean, technically, yes, the Vikings in the 11th century were taking over, but we're talking about fifth century Vandals. They're not the same thing." "Wait, you mean the, uh, Punic Wars?" "No, that was centuries earlier between Rome and Carthage." "So, you're saying that Lebanese people fought Rome?" "What? No! Well, I mean, unless you're referring to both having Phoenician runes." "But why do they have hammams? Are they Turkish?" "And why are they speaking French?" "And aren't they Muslim? And they're drinking wine? Is that allowed?" "[country] everybody! Let's start the episode!"
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Tunisia
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"So, we've done this before. Let's do it again. If the Caribbean was a family, you know, Jamaica would be the one in charge of the music, Bahamas in charge of the guest list, you got Team Mofongo, Team Baguette, Team Amster-DAMM, you got Team Crumpet, the Bougie Crew, the Homeboy Crew, and once again, Dominica is quietly reading a book in the corner, and then, just when the party starts getting good, the twins arrive. Decked out, these guys came to the party prepared. Welcome to [country]."
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Trinidad and Tobago
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