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The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mount Apo at 2954 meters above sea level, nicknamed "grandfather" or "master."

Switzerland has an almost carbon-free electricity generation network.

In the 20th century, Austria experienced a period of great political unrest and changes that resulted in the country's strong and stable position in Europe and the world.

The conquest of Ireland by England began in the 12th century.

Germans produce more than 5,000 kinds of beer in more than 1,300 breweries.

Croatia has two vegetation zones.

Cuba's forests cover less than a quarter of the country's land - where tropical forests once grew are now cultivated fields and plantations.

The Republic of Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe.

The main religions in Nigeria are Islam and Christianity.

There was also Polish settlement in Slovakia from the 15th century.