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The colonial authorities caused the extermination of the local population by introducing the encomienda system (slavery and control over the Indian population).

Peru is the fourth most populous country in South America.

There are 65 nature reserves, including two national parks that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The only endemic mammal found in Mauritius is the Mauritius flying fox (Pteropus niger).

The predominant vegetation in Uganda is the savannah.

Traditional British cuisine includes meat served with potatoes or various vegetables.

The most popular alcohol in Turkey is Raki.

The area of today's Egypt was inhabited by wandering people about 12.000 years ago.

In the first half of the 19th century, Cuba was one of the most developed places in Latin America (countries of the South and Central America where Romance languages are spoken, i.e. Spanish, Portuguese or French).

Adam’s Peak is considered a sacred site.