- Guyana
- Haiti
- Vatican City
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Iran
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, North (North Korea)
- Korea, South (South Korea)
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
Guyana (South America)
Capital: Georgetown
Population: 786,391
Size: 83,000 sq. miles
Currency: Guyanese Dollar
Tallest point: Mount Roraima 9,220 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 63%
Main languages: English, Akawaio, and Macushi
About: In December 1964, England let Guyana vote and hold elections. They voted to become Independent.
Haiti (North America)
Port-au-Prince
Population: 11.1 Million
Size: 10,710 sq. miles
Currency: Haitian Gourde
Tallest point: Pic la Selle 8,773 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 86.9%
Main languages: French, Haitian Creole
About: The Haitian Revolution against the French was from 1791-1804.After the War’s end Haiti gained independence from France.
Vatican City (Europe)
Capital: Vatican City
Population: 825
Size: 0.19 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Unnamed Location 250 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 100%
Main languages: Italian
About: In 1929, the Italian Government recognized Vatican City as an Independent country.
Honduras (North America)
Capital: Tegucigalpa
Population: 9.5 Million
Size: 43,433 sq. miles
Currency: Lempira
Tallest point: Cerro las Minas 9,420 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 87%
Main languages: Spanish
About: On September 15, 1821, Honduras gained independence from Spain.
Hungary (Europe)
Capital: Budapest
Population: 9.7 Million
Size: 35,920 sq. miles
Currency: Forint
Tallest point: Kékes 3,327 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 54.3%
Main languages: Hungarian
About: In 1989, Hungary peacefully became independent from the Soviet Union.
Iceland (Europe)
Capital: Reykjavik
Population: 364,134
Size: 39,682 sq. miles
Currency: Icelandic Krona
Tallest point: Hvannadalshnjúkur 6,922 feet tall
Main religion: Church of Iceland ???%
Main languages: Icelandic, Polish
About: In 1944, Iceland became independent from Denmark, after 97% voted to be free.
India (Asia)
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1,352,642,280 (1.3 Billion)
Size: 1,269,216 sq. miles
Currency: Indian rupee
Tallest point: Kangchenjunga 28,169 feet tall
Main religion: Hinduism 79.8%
Main languages: Hindi, English
About: From 1857-1947 India had an independence movement to end British rule there. On August 5, 1947 India gained its independence.
Indonesia (Asia)
Capital: Jakarta
Population: 267.6 Million
Size: 735,358 sq. miles
Currency: Indonesian rupiah
Tallest point: Puncak Jaya 15,774 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 86.7%
Main languages: Indonesian, Javanese, Sundanese, and Malay
About: During the Indonesian National Revolution, (1945-1949) they fought against the Dutch for Independence. On August 17, 1949 they gained independence.
Iran (Asia)
Capital: Tehran
Population: 83.1 Million
Size: 636,372 sq. miles
Currency: Rial
Tallest point: Mount Damavand 18,403 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 99.4%
Main languages: Persian, Azerbaijani, Qashqai, and Turkmen
About: In 1979, there was a revolution which turned Iran into a Islamic Republic.
Iraq (Asia)
Capital: Baghdad
Population: 38.4 Million
Size: 168,754 sq. miles
Currency: Iraqi Dinar
Tallest point: Cheekha Dar 11,847 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 98%
Main languages: Arabic, Kurdish, Mandaic, Turkish, Assyrian, and Armenian
About: On October 3, 1932 Iraq gained independence from Britain.
Ireland (Europe)
Capital: Dublin
Population: 6.5 Million
Size: 32,595 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Carrauntoohil 3,407 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 78.3%
Main languages: English, Irish, Ulster Scots, and Shelta
About: From 1916-1921 there were many riots and chaos in Ireland. In 1921, they gained independence from Britain.
Israel (Asia)
Capital: Jerusalem
Population: 9.2 Million
Size: 8,522 sq. mile
Currency: Shekel
Tallest point: Mount Hermon 9,232 feet tall
Main religion: Judaism 74.2%
Main languages: Hebrew, Arabic
About: In 1949, Israel became independent from Britain. It was formerly part of the British colony of Trans-Jordan.
Italy (Europe)
Capital: Rome
Population: 60.3 Million
Size: 116,350 sq. miles
Currency: Euro
Tallest point: Monte Bianco 15,782 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 83.3%
Main languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German
About: After WW2, Italy was made into a Democracy, before being a member of the Axis.
Jamaica (North America)
Capital: Kingston
Population: 2.7 Million
Size: 4,244 sq. miles
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Tallest point: Blue Mountain Peak 7,402 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 68.9%
Main languages: English
About: Britain gave Jamaica independence on August 6, 1962.
Japan (Asia)
Capital: Tokyo
Population: 125.9 Million
Size: 145,937 sq. miles
Currency: Japanese Yen
Tallest point: Mount Fuji 12,389 feet tall
Main religion: Shintoism 80%
Main languages: Japanese
About: After WW2 Japan became a territory of the United States of America. It became free on May 3, 1947.
Jordan (Asia)
Capital: Amman
Population: 10.6 Million
Size: 34,495 sq. miles
Currency: Jordanian Dinar
Tallest point: Umm ad Dami 6,083 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 95%
Main languages: Arabic
About: Jordan gained independence along with Israel when they became independent in 1949.
Kazakhstan (Asia)
Capital: Astana (Also known as Nur-Sultan)
Population: 18.7 Million
Size: 1,052,100 sq. miles
Currency: Tenge
Tallest point: Khan Tengri 7,439 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 70.2%
Main languages: Kazakh, Russian
About: On December 16, 1991 during the Dissolution of the Soviet Union (1991-1993) it became independent.
Kenya (Africa)
Capital: Nairobi
Population: 47.5 Million
Size: 224,081 sq. miles
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Tallest point: Mount Kenya 17,021 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 85.52%
Main languages: English, Swahili
About: On December 12, 1963 Britain let Kenya have independence.
Kiribati (Australia and the Pacific)
Capital: South Tarawa
Population: 123,346
Size: 313 sq. miles
Currency: Australian Dollar
Tallest point: Banaba 285 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 96.2%
Main languages: English, Gilbertese
About: Formerly known as the Gilbert Islands Kiribati was first discovered by Europeans when Captain Thomas Gilbert, found it in 1788 and named it the Gilbert Islands. In 1979, Britain granted Kiribati independence.
Korea, North (North Korea) (Asia)
Capital: Pyongyang
Population: 25.5 Million
Size: 46,450 sq. miles
Currency: Korean People’s Won
Tallest point: Paektu Mountain 9,019 feet tall
Main religion: None
Main languages: Korean
About: Before WW2 Korea was under Japanese control and after it was divided in South and North Korea the North Communist and the South Democratic.
Korea, South (South Korea) (Asia)
Capital: Seoul
Population: 51.7 Million
Size: 38,750 sq. miles
Currency: Korean Republic Won
Tallest point: Jeju 6,400 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 26.1%
Main languages: Korean
About: South Korea became independent after WW2 just like North Korea. In 1950, North and South Korea waged war until 1953. They finally signed the peace treaty in 2018.
Kuwait (Asia)
Capital: Kuwait City
Population: 4.4 Million
Size: 6,880 sq. miles
Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar
Tallest point: Mutla Ridge 1,004 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 74.3%
Main languages: Arabic
About: On June 20, 1961 Kuwait became independent from the British Empire.
Kyrgyzstan (Asia)
Capital: Bishkek
Population: 6.5 Million
Size: 77,202 sq. miles
Currency: Som
Tallest point: Khan Tengri 23,000 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 90%
Main languages: Kyrgyz, Russian
About: On December 25, 1991 During the fall of the Soviet Union Kyrgyzstan gained independence from the Soviet Union.
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