Modern Countries Part 3

Dominican Republic (North America)

Dominican Republic flag

Capital: Santo Domingo 

Population: 10.7 Million 

Size: 18,796 sq. miles

Currency: Peso 

Tallest point: Pico Duarte 10,164 feet tall 

Main religion: Christain 69.1% 

Main languages: Spanish, French, and English 

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. 

Bissau monument.


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