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Buddhism
A religion originated in India about 500 b.c. and spread to China, where it grew into a major religion by A.D. 400.
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Buffer state
A generally smaller political unit adjacent to a large, or between several large, political units. Such a role often enables the smaller state to maintain its independence because of its mutual use to the larger, proximate nations.
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Bulgaria
Location: Southeast Europe Official name: Republic of Bulgaria Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1908 / 1947 Capital city: Sofia Population: 7.5 million / 176 people per sq mile (68 people per sq km) Total land area: 42,822 square miles (110,910 square km) Language(s) spoken: Bulgarian (official language), Turkish, Romani Main …
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Burkina Faso
Location: West Africa Official name: Burkina Faso Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Ouagadougou Population: 16.3 million / 154 people per sq mile (60 people per sq km) Total land area: 105,869 square miles (274,200 square km) Language(s) spoken: Mossi, Fulani, French (official language), Tuareg, Dyula, …
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Burundi
Location: Central Africa Official name: Republic of Burundi Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1962 / 1962 Capital city: Bujumbura Population: 8.5 million / 858 people per sq mile (331 people per sq km) Total land area: 10,745 square miles (27,830 square km) Language(s) spoken: Kirundi (official language), French (official language), …