| Luxembourg Luxembourg
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| Laura Bush Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is the wife of the forty-third President of the United States, George W. Bush, and was the First Lady of the United States from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2009. Mrs. Bush has had a love for books and reading since childhood, and her life and education have reflected that interest. Laura_Bush
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| Libya Libya
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| Lithuania Lithuania
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| History of Laos History_of_Laos
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| Foreign relations of Latvia Today's Republic of Latvia regards itself as a continuation of the 1918-1940 republic.August 21, 1991, Latvia became a member of the United Nations on September 17, 1991, and is a signatory to a number of UN organizations and other international agreements, including Council of Europe, CERCO, International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, UNESCO, UNICEF, International Criminal Court, the World Bank,International Monetary Fund, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Foreign_relations_of_Latvia
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| Lebanon Lebanon
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| Demographics of Lebanon This article is about the demographic features of the population of Lebanon, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.About 91% of the population of Lebanon is urban and comprises many different ethnic groups and religions, including numerous Christian and Muslim sects. Demographics_of_Lebanon
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| Politics of Lebanon Lebanon is a parliamentary democracy within the overall framework of Confessionalism, a form of consociationalism in which the highest offices are proportionately reserved for representatives from certain religious communities. The constitution grants the people the right to change their government. Politics_of_Lebanon
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| Lesotho Lesotho
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| History of Lesotho The area now known as Lesotho () goes back as many as 40,000 years, beginning with the Khoi Khoi (Qhuaique). The present Lesotho (then called Basutoland) emerged as a single polity under paramount chief Moshoeshoe I in 1822. Under Mashoeshoe I, Basutoland joined other tribes in their struggle against the Mfecane associated with the reign of Shaka Zulu from 1818 to 1828.Subsequent evolution of the state was shaped by contact with the British and Dutch colonists from Cape Colony. History_of_Lesotho
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| Demographics of Lesotho demographic features of the population of Lesotho, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.The Demographics of Lesotho describe the condition and overview of Lesotho's peoples. Demographic topics include basic education, health, and population statistics as well as identified racial and religious affiliations. Demographics_of_Lesotho
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| Foreign relations of Liberia Liberian foreign relations were traditionally stable and cordial throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries. During the 1990s, Charles Taylor's presidency and the Liberian Civil War underscored Liberian relations with the Western world, the People's Republic of China, and its neighboring countries in Western Africa. Foreign_relations_of_Liberia
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| Foreign relations of Libya Libya's foreign policies have undergone much fluctuation and change since the state declared its independence from Italy on December 24, 1951. In the Muammar al-Gaddafi era, it has been marked by severe tension with the West (especially the United States, although relations were normalized in the early 21st century) and by Gaddafi's activist policies in the Middle East and Africa, including his financial and military support for numerous paramilitary and rebel groups. Foreign_relations_of_Libya
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| Demographics of Liechtenstein demographic features of the population of Liechtenstein, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country of Europe, after the Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino. Demographics_of_Liechtenstein
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| Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (, ISO 15919:tamiḻ iiḻa viṭutalaip pulikaḷ; commonly known as the LTTE or the Tamil Tigers) is a separatist organization based in northern Sri Lanka. Founded in May 1976, it waged a secessionist campaign that sought to create an independent Tamil state in the north and east of Sri Lanka. Liberation_Tigers_of_Tamil_Eelam
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| Madagascar Madagascar
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| Macedonian language Macedonian_language
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| Macau For the bird, see macaw. Aomen redirects here. For the island in the Pacific Ocean, see Aomen (Bikini Atoll). For a topic outline on this subject, see List of basic Macau topics. For other uses, see Macau (disambiguation).The Macau Special Administrative Region, (, Cantonese Yale:Portuguese:Macau or Macao (, ; Jyutping:special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau
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| History of Macau Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. It was administered by Portugal for 442 years, first as a trading post, and subsequently as a Portuguese territory, until its handover to China in 1999. It was the last European territory in Asia. History_of_Macau
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| Macedonia (region) Macedonia is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe. Its boundaries have changed considerably over time, but the region is generally held to include parts of five Balkan countriesGreece, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania and Serbia. It covers approximately 67,000 square kilometers (km2) and has a population of 4.76 million. Macedonia_(region)
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| Malawi Malawi
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| History of Malawi The History of Malawi covers the area of present-day Malawi. The region was once part of the Maravi Empire. In colonial times it was known as British Central Africa and Nyasaland and was at one time part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The country reached full independence, as Malawi, in 1964.Oil was first found there in the late 1800's. It was the first oil found around the world. History_of_Malawi
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| History of the Maldives The Maldives is a nation consisting of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1192 islands History_of_the_Maldives
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| Mali Mali
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| History of Mali History of Mali covers the course of events in the area now constituting the nation of Mali. History_of_Mali
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| Economy of Mali Economy of Mali is based to a large extent on agriculture, with an overwhelmingly rural population, many of whom are engaged in subsistence agriculture. Mali is among the ten poorest nations of the world, is one of the 37 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries, and is a major recipient of foreign aid from many sources, including multilateral organizations (most significantly the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Arab Funds), and bilateral programs funded by the European Union, France, United States, Canada, Netherlands, and Germany. Economy_of_Mali
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| Military of Mali Mali's armed forces number some 7,000 and are under the control of the Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans. The Gendarmerie and local police forces (under the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security) maintain internal security. In the sixties and seventies, Mali's army and air force relied primarily on the Soviet Union for materiel and training. Military_of_Mali
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| Malta Malta
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| History of Mauritania The history of Mauritania dates back to the 3rd century. Mauritania is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania. History_of_Mauritania
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| Mauritius Mauritius
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| Moldova Moldova
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| Monaco Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco (; Monégasque:Principatu de Múnegu; ; ), is a small sovereign city-state located in South Western Europe. Monaco is the name of the country as well as the name of its capital city. The territory lies on the northern central coast of the Mediterranean Sea, has a land border on three sides only with France, and is about away from Italy. Monaco
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| Mongolia Mongolia
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| Morocco Morocco
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| Foreign relations of Morocco Morocco is a member of the United Nations and belongs to the Arab League, Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement. Current King Mohamed VI is the chairman of the OIC’s Al-Qods (Jerusalem) Committee. Foreign_relations_of_Morocco
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| Mozambique Mozambique
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| History of Mozambique Mozambique was a Portuguese colony, overseas province and then a member state of Portugal. It became independent from Portugal in 1975. History_of_Mozambique
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| Burma Burma
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| Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 July 24, 1862) was the eighth President of the United States from 1837 to 1841. Before his presidency, he served as the eighth Vice President (1833-1837) and the 10th Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson. He was a key organizer of the Democratic Party, a dominant figure in the Second Party System, and the first president who was not of British (i.e. Martin_Van_Buren
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| Mosque A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Muslims often refer to the mosque by its Arabic name, masjid, — (pl. masājid, — ). The word "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship, although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller, privately owned mosque and the larger, "collective" mosque (, masjid jāmi‘), which has more community and social amenities. Mosque
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| Macedonian language Talk:Macedonian_language
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968), was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States and he is frequently referenced as a human rights icon today. Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.
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| Montoneros The Montonero Peronist Movement () was an Argentine left-wing Peronist guerrilla group, active during the 1960s and 1970s. Its motto was venceremos ("we will win"). After Juan Perón's return from 20 years of exile and the June 20, 1973 Ezeiza massacre, which marked the definitive split between left and right-wing Peronism, the Montoneros were expelled from the Justicialist party in May 1974 by Perón. The group was almost completely dismantled in 1977, during Videla's dictatorship. Montoneros
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| Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison, is a landmark case in United States law. It formed the judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constitution.This case resulted from a petition to the Supreme Court by William Marbury, who had been appointed by President John Adams as Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia but whose commission was not subsequently delivered. Marbury_v._Madison
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| Muslim Brotherhood The Muslim Brothers (Arabic:al-ikhwān al-muslimūn, full title The Society of the Muslim Brothers, often simply الإخوان al-ikhwān, the Brotherhood or MB) is a transnational Sunni movement and the largest political opposition organization in many Arab states, particularly Egypt. The world's oldest and largest Islamic political group Muslim_Brotherhood
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| Mecca Mecca (, also spelled Makkah (; Makka (in fullMakkah al-Mukarrama Mecca
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| Netherlands Netherlands
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| Northwest Passage Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The various islands of the archipelago are separated from one another and the Canadian mainland by a series of Arctic waterways collectively known as the Northwest Passages or Northwestern Passages. Northwest_Passage
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| Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska and the island state of Hawaii. They comprise a large number of distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as intact political communities. Native_Americans_in_the_United_States
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