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Location: Eastern Europe Official name: Republic of Belarus Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1991 / 1991 Capital city: Minsk Population: 9.6 million / 120 people per sq mile (46 people per sq km) Total land area: 80,154 square miles (207,600 square km) Language(s) spoken: Belarussian (official language), Russian (official language) …
Location: Northwest Europe Official name: Kingdom of Belgium Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1830 / 1919 Capital city: Brussels Population: 10.7 million / 844 people per sq mile (326 people per sq km) Total land area: 11,780 square miles (30,510 square km) Language(s) spoken: Dutch (official language), French (official language), …
Belief systems encompass customs and values that shape religion, social norms, and cultural identity, guiding behavior and fostering community. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central America Official name: Belize Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1981 / 1981 Capital city: Belmopan Population: 300,000 / 34 people per sq mile (13 people per sq km) Total land area: 8867 square miles (22,966 square km) Language(s) spoken: English Creole, Spanish, English (official language), Mayan, Garifuna (Carib) …
Benelux, encompassing Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, exemplifies regional cooperation in trade, culture, and sustainability, serving as a model for European integration. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Benelux Union, uniting Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, fosters economic, legal, and cultural collaboration, serving as a precursor and model for European integration. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: West Africa Official name: Republic of Benin Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Porto-Novo Population: 9.2 million / 215 people per sq mile (83 people per sq km) Total land area: 43,483 square miles (112,620 square km) Language(s) spoken: Fon, Bariba, Yoruba, Adja, Houeda, Somba, …
The Bering Sea, spanning 884,900 square miles, is a critical marine ecosystem known for its biodiversity, fisheries, and strategic importance. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Beringia, the ancient land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, facilitated early human migration and biodiversity exchange, shaping ecosystems and cultures. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) formalized Africa’s division among European powers, creating borders and colonial systems that reshaped the continent. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Berlin Wall, erected in 1961 and dismantled in 1989, symbolized Cold War divisions and the eventual triumph of unity and freedom. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: South Asia Official name: Kingdom of Bhutan Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1656 / 1865 Capital city: Thimphu Population: 700,000 / 39 people per sq mile (15 people per sq km) Total land area: 18,147 square miles (47,000 square km) Language(s) spoken: Dzongkha (official language), Nepali, Assamese Main religions: …
The Big Seven, now the G7, was established in 1975 to coordinate global economic policies among the world’s leading advanced economies. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Bikini Atoll, a former U.S. nuclear testing site, remains a symbol of nuclear devastation and resilience, with lasting environmental and cultural impacts. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
BIMSTEC, established in 1997, fosters regional cooperation in trade, connectivity, and development among Bay of Bengal nations, bridging South and Southeast Asia. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life within ecosystems, supporting ecological balance, economic stability, and human well-being. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Biodiversity hotspots are areas rich in species diversity but critically endangered, requiring urgent conservation to safeguard global ecological balance. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Biological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the variety of species, genetic materials, and ecosystems on Earth, essential for ecological stability and human well-being. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Biological weapons use pathogens or toxins to harm humans, animals, or plants, posing severe security, ethical, and health challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Biomass measures the dried weight of organisms in an ecosystem, vital for understanding energy flow, carbon storage, and ecological health. For a detailed description, click on the article title.