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Grade 8
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2021-22 2022-23 studies
2023-24 2024-25 Topic: The World - Content Sheet
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The UN recognizes 195 countries around the world today. Our global map
keeps changing thanks to geopolitical forces. Entire nations come and go rapidly.
There are nations like Tibet, whose status as a country is still in dispute.
Some countries change names, others split into separate entities, and many have
lost their sovereignty after being taken over by another country. These are some
of the countries that have been last added South Sudan, Kosovo, East Timor
and Palau.
Since the ancient civilizations, countries, nations and territories have changed
their status and boundaries
Here are some recounts from history
Mesopotamia
Ceylon
Name: _________________________________________
Grade 8
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2025-26
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A visit to Berlin promises a fascinating glimpse into this history. The East Side
Gallery, a portion of the wall featuring over 100 large-format paintings, serves
as a stunning symbol of hope, and is not to be missed.
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3. Vietnam - ______________________________________________________
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