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Albania

Albania

Albania is a poor country, in comparison to the rest of Europe. It became a communist country at the end of World War II. Not only did it isolate itself from western Europe, but it also did not have any contact or relations with China, the USSR or, even, Yugoslavia. In 1992, when their long-time

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France

France

Prior to the French Revolution there was years of historical development in France, such as the emergence of feudalism under Charlemagne and the reign of the most powerful monarch in French history, Louis XIV. The French Revolution ultimately resulted in the collective conscience of the nation concerning dynastic rule to shift and eventually be brought

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Greece

Greece

Greece is a European country on the Mediterranean Sea that borders Albania, Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria. Its picturesque view of the Mediterranean makes it a very popular tourist destination. The influence of Greece reaches far across its borders. A lot of the country’s art and architecture can be seen in various other countries in the

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Spain

Spain

Spain is a European country sharing a western border with Portugal. The country, which has a population of forty six million, officially joined the European Union in 1986. In 1999, it formally adopted the Euro currency. It is believed that many Spaniards have roots in Africa, Greece, Morocco and the Middle East. Although Spaniards are

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