Newts are small lizard-like creatures that live in parts of North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Newts are closely related to Salamanders, who although appear to be similar, have many different traits. Newts are mostly aquatic amphibians while Salamanders are either aquatic, semi-aquatic, or terrestrial. Although they live partially in the water, Newts have dry skin. Possibly the most fascinating thing about Newts is they have the ability to replace lost limbs. Some Newts can even replace body parts 18 different times! Overall, the Newt is a neat creature and one awesome amphibian.
About: Before the Dominican War of Independence Haiti and the Dominican Republic were inside the same country. The Dominican Republic declared independence and waged war against haiti. On February 27, 1844 the Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti.
Heroes Monument in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
East Timor (Timor Leste) (Asia)
East Timor flag
Capital: Dili
Population: 1.1 Million
Size: 5,794 sq. miles
Currency: United States Dollar
Tallest point: Tatamailau 9,997 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 99.53%
Main languages: Atauru, Baikeno, and Bekais
About: After 24 years of being controlled by Indonesia, East Timor held a referendum and 74% of people voted for independence from Indonesia.
The Chinese Temple, Dili, East Timor.
Ecuador (South America)
Ecuador flag
Capital: Quito
Population: 17 Million
Size: 109,484 sq. miles
Currency: United States Dollar
Tallest point: Chimborazo 20,549 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 93.1%
Main languages: Spanish, Quichua, and Shuar
About: On August 10, 1809 Ecuador declared independence from Spain.
The Monument at the middle of the world, Quito, Ecuador
Egypt (Africa)
Egypt flag
Capital: Cairo
Population: 100 Million
Size: 390,121 sq. miles
Currency: Egyptian Pound
Tallest point: Mount Catherine 8,624 feet tall
Main religion: Islam and Christianity
Main languages: Arabic
About: On February 28, 1922 Egypt ended its protectorate over Egypt.
Great Pyramid at Cairo, Egypt.
El Salvador (North America)
El Salvador flag
Capital: San Salvador
Population: 6.4 Million
Size: 8,124 sq. miles
Currency: United States Dollar
Tallest point: Cerro El Pital 8,960 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 84.1%
Main languages: Spanish
About: El Salvador was inside a country called the Federal Republic of Central America it was dissoulosed in 1841 and El Salvador became independent.
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Equatorial Guinea (Africa)
Equatorial Guinea flag
Capital: Malabo
Population: 1.3 Million
Size: 10,830 sq. miles
Currency: CFA franc (Central African Franc)
Tallest point: Pico de Santa Isabel 9,868 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 86.8%
Main languages: Spanish, French, Portugese, and English
About: Spain granted Equatorial Guinea on October 12, 1968.
Map of Africa that points out where Equatorial Guinea is.
Eritrea (Africa)
Eritrea flag
Capital: Asmara
Population: 6 Million
Size: 45,400 sq. miles
Currency: Nakfa
Tallest point: Emba Soira 9,902 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 63%
Main languages: Italian
About: From September 1961-May 1991 Eritreans fought for their independence from Ethiopia. On May 24, 1991 Eritrea gained full independence from Ethiopia.
Asmara, Eritrea
Estonia (Europe)
Estonia flag
Capital: Tallinn
Population: 1.3 Million
Size: 17,462 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Suur Munamagi 1,043 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 99%
Main languages: Estonian, Russian
About: On November 16, 1988 Estonia became the first country to become free from the Soviet Union.
Viru Gates in Talinn, Estonia.
Ethiopia (Africa)
Ethiopia flag
Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 109.2 Million
Size: 426,400 sq. miles
Currency: Birr
Tallest point: Ras Dashen 14,930 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 62.8%
Main languages: Amharic, Afar, and Harari
About: Before WW2 Ethiopia was Invaded and conquered by Italy. On May 5, 1941 Ethiopia was liberated by the Allies.
Negash, Ethiopia.
Fiji (Australia and the Pacific)
Fiji flag
Capital: Suva
Population: 926,276
Size: 7,056 sq. miles
Currency: Fijian Dollar
Tallest point: Mount Tomanivi 4,344 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 64.4%
Main languages: Fijian, English, and Fijian Hindi
About: On October 10, 1970 the british parliament declared fiji independent.
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi, Fiji.
Finland (Europe)
Finland flag
Capital: Helsinki
Population: 5.5 Million
Size: 130,678 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Halti 4,318 feet tall
Main religion: Christain ?%
Main languages: Finnish, Swedish, and Sami
About: In 1917 during the Russian Revolution, Finland took the opportunity to gain independence. It became Independent on December 6, 1917.
Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland.
France (Europe)
France flag
Capital: Paris
Population: 67 Million
Size: 247,368 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Mont Blanc 15,774 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 91%
Main languages: French
About: During WW2 France was invaded by Germany and conquered. In 1944 France was liberated by the Allies.
Skyline of Paris, with Eiffel Tower.
French Polynesia (Australia and the Pacific)
French Polynesia flag
Capital: Papeete
Population: 275,918
Size: 1,609 sq. miles
Currency: CFP Franc
Tallest point: Mount Orohena 7,352 feet tall
Main religion: None
Main languages: French, Tahitian, Austral, and Raivavae
Bora Bora island in French Polynesia.
Gabon (Africa)
Gabon flag
Capital: Libreville
Population: 2.1 Million
Size: 103,347 sq. miles
Currency: CFA Franc (Central African Franc)
Tallest point: Ogooue 3,300 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 82%
Main languages: French
About: On August 17, 1960 Gabon gained independence from France.
Hassane Mosque in Libreville, Gabon.
Gambia (Africa)
Gambia flag
Capital: Banjul
Population: 2.1 Million
Size: 4,127 sq. miles
Currency: Dalasi
Tallest point: Unnamed Location 174 feet tall
Main religion: None
Main languages: English, Manduka, Fula, and Wolof
About: A former British Colony, Gambia gained independence on February 18, 1965.
Arch 22 in Banjul, Gambia.
Georgia (Asia)
Georgia flag
Capital: T’bilisi
Population: 3.7 Million
Size: 26,900 sq. miles
Currency: Georgian Lari
Tallest point: Shkhara 17,060 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 88.%
Main languages: Georgian, Abkahazian, and Russian
About: In 1993 during the fall of communism in the Soviet Union Georgia became independent.
Katskhi Pillar: A massive natural stone pillar with a monastery at the top.
Germany (Europe)
Germany flag
Capital: Berlin
Population: 83.1 Million
Size: 137,847 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Zugspitze 9,718 feet tall
Main religion: ???
Main languages: German
About: German became reunited in 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.
Ghana (Africa)
Ghana flag
Capital: Accra
Population: 31 Million
Size: 92,497 sq. miles
Currency: Ghanian Cedi
Tallest point: Mount Afadja 2,904 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 71.2%
Main language: English, Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, and Bono Twi
About: Ghana formerly part of the British Gold Coast Government, gained persimmon from the British Parliament to have independence. They got their independence in 1957.
Black Star Monument Accra, Ghana.
Greece (Europe)
Greece flag
Capital: Athens
Population: 10.7 Million
Size: 50,949 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Mount Olympus 9,570 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 100%
Main languages: Greek
About: During WW2 Italy and Germany Invaded and conquered Greece. In 1944 or 1945 it was liberated by the Allies.
Parthenon Athens, Greece.
Grenada (North America)
Grenada flag
Capital: St. George’s
Population: 111,454
Size: 134 sq. miles
Currency: East Carribean Dollar
Tallest point: Mount Saint Catherine 2,760 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 86.4%
Main languages: English, Grenadian Creole English, and Grenadian Creole French
About: On February 7, 1974 Grenada became Independent from Britain.
Mt. Helicon, Grenada.
Guatemala (North America)
Guatemala flag
Capital: Guatemala City
Population: 17.2 Million
Size: 42,042 sq. miles
Currency: Quetzal
Tallest point: Volcán Tajumulco 13,786 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 88%
Main languages: Spanish
About: 3 weeks after Mexico gained independence, Guatemala became independent. The date was September 15, 1821.
Antigua, Guatemala.
Guinea (Africa)
Guinea flag
Capital: Conakry
Population: 12.4 Million
Size: 94,926 sq. miles
Currency: Guinean Franc
Tallest point: Mount Nimba 5,748 feet tall
Main religion: ???
Main languages: French
About: Guinea became independent in 1958 and before that it was a French colony.
Lake in Guinea.
Guinea-Bissau (Africa)
Guinea-Bissau flag
Capital: Bissau
Population: 1.8 Million
Size: 13,948 sq. miles
Currency: WAF Franc (Western African Franc)
Tallest point: Kakoulima 3,317 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 62%
Main languages: Portugese
About: From 1963-1974 Guinea-Bissau fought a Communist war of independence against Portugal. September 10, 1974 Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, another Portugese colony, gained independence.
