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1. Identify the country from its flag.
2. Which country closed down its army and military forces more than a century ago because they were becoming too expensive to maintain?
3. Lemuel described his fictional journeys to these countries in his books. The story of the first journey is actually a satire on the rule of King George I, and the third is a satire on the Royal Society. What am I talking about?
4. Identify the person and the country which issued this commemorative Euro coin.
5. Which city was established as capital of its country in 1628 because of its topography being better suited for a shipping harbour?
6. Which country is named after the person shown, who led it along with other countries, to freedom from colonial rule?
7. This currency derives its name from the Greek word meaning "give". It can also etymologically be linked to an old Roman coin. It is currently officially in use in 9 countries. Name it.
8. The picture shows the famous Cotton Tree where the first inhabitants of this city prayed when they landed here. The city's name stems from the previous status of its settlers. Name it.
9. Which country has English as its official language, the rupee as its currency, and 52% of its population as Hindu?
10. One of the oldest countries in existence, it can be traced back as a nation to the 10th century BC, and has retained its independence save for a brief occupation by Italy. It was also the first Christian state in the world, in the 4th century AD. Name it.
