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In the far east lies a peninsula that has recorded some of the most unique stories of all time. There are two nations on this peninsula that have developed into completely different countries. In the south is a storied democracy that has been formed through great military leadership, unique business practice and resistance at any time it was needed throughout history. This nation has become a massive global exporter of culture. From music and food to movies and cosmetics. This is South Korea. 

This is simply one of the most influential nations in history. This nation started The Reconquista, The Crusades and The Age of Discovery. This nation has felt unique influence as an Umayyad territory, and left great influence as the Kingdom of Castile. This nation has been recording history for 3 millenia and has always been very interesting. From the earliest peoples, to powerful dictators, and to modern beauty, this nation has seen it all. This is Spain. 

Our nation of today is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. The population, languages, history and culture in this southern nation heavily juxtapose the story of most other latin nations. This nation was at the forefront of the independence movement in the 1800s, and has led in many other areas since. Industrialization, cultural homogenization and other controversial steps were taken first in Argentina. There are a lot of very high claims and successes of this nation but there have also been major blights especially regarding racial mistreatment and misconduct during WW2. This is Argentina.

One of the most famous and influential east African nations is this one that borders Lake Victoria. This nation spent many periods under different powerful rulers from the influence of Ancient Egypt all the way to the British Empire. This is a hearth of African music and dance. This nation does presently face democratic corruption which has gripped the nation for a long time. This is Uganda. 

This nation is the largest country in Africa by total geographical area. This nation has housed many of history's greatest influencers such as the Roman empire, Christian missionaries, many islamic caliphates and the French Empire. This nation possesses a lot of culture from its time as a french colony, roman colony and ottoman one. Today this massive nation leads North Africa in its influence with regional affairs. This is Algeria. 

Quite literally the oldest nation in the world. This nation once housed Mesopotamia, the oldest grand civilization in the world. Since then this nation has been many things: A home for islamic knowledge, the hearth of many empires and a victim of American Politics. This nation has fallen into a place of deeply rooted issues that have been exploited or implanted by foreign powers. Nonetheless, the history and culture of this nation have continued to persevere through any great tragedy. This is Iraq. 

Formerly the largest country in Africa, this nation has had millennia of history. For centuries this land was inhabited by the Nubians, a great ancient people that worked with and rivaled the pharaohs of Egypt. Since then this nation has evolved with religions like christianity and Islam. This nation has represented a swathe of colonial influences that have happened in north central Africa for thousands of years. This is Sudan.

The Great White North is the famous (and accurate) nickname of this country. Dozens of indigenous people groups formed the backbone of the culture in this frozen heartland. Hundreds of years of cultural formation went into this country becoming the one it is today. This nation has seen both World Wars, rapid development and the creation of a unique dual identity in just one century. With tonnes of maple syrup, moose and land this nation is very unique. This is Canada. 

Lying in the slavic east of Europe is possibly the most resilient nation in history. For thousands of years this land has been inhabited by different peoples who have left their cultural influence world wide. This nation has been the home of great victories; this land once had the largest state in Europe, the strongest heavy cavalry and one of the first constitutional monarchies. This nation suffered millions more casualties than every other nation during the holocaust and WW2. Despite a history of struggle and conflict this nation is eastern Europe’s best success story. This is Poland. 

In the northwestern corner of Africa is a nation that has been a cornerstone of North African culture for millennia. Only a stone’s throw away from Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar, this nation has had a lot of European influence over the last 1000 years. Islam, France, Spain and many other great influences shaped this land and its culture. This country is truly stunning in every way and its history is just as detailed. This is Morocco.