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Culture / 12 weeks ago

Christianity in the Middle East: A minority faith with deep roots

Christianity was born in the Middle East nearly 2,000 years ago, yet today, Christians make up only a small minority across the region. According to data from the Pew Research Centre, the percentage of Christians varies widely by country, from a tiny fraction in places like Iran (0.2%) and Yemen (0.2%) to large communities in Lebanon (31%) and Cyprus (78%).

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Politics / 16 weeks ago

Akrotiri and Dhekelia: The only British Overseas Territories that use the euro

Akrotiri and Dhekelia, two British sovereign base areas located on the island of Cyprus, are the only British Overseas Territories that officially use the euro (€) as their currency. Despite being under full British sovereignty, they do not use the British pound sterling (£) like other territories such as Gibraltar or the Falkland Islands.

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Culture / 1 year ago

Top 5 bread consuming countries in the world

Bread is a staple food in many cultures around the world but some countries consume it more than others. These countries, apart from consuming large quantities of bread also have rich traditions and varieties that reflect their unique culinary heritages.

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Maps / 1 year ago

The only two British overseas territories using the Euro

Akrotiri and Dhekelia, remain the only two British-administered areas on the borders of Cyprus. They are used as sovereign base areas and considered the British Overseas Territory.

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