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1. This island nation was finally declared independent from United Kingdom control in 1979, although, as it remained a member of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II was still the Head of State. Famed for its tropical climate and flourishing tourism industry, this is one of the very few places in the world with a "drive-in volcano" as a visitor attraction! Its people also celebrate a Festival of Lights on December 13th, the Day of the Saint for whom the country was named. Which country is this?
2. One of the "Countries Formerly Known as Yugoslavia" celebrates both an Independence Day and a Day of the Republic on September 8th and August 2nd respectively. This landlocked country is home to Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest lakes in the world, whose unique ecosystem is of immense scientific interest. The capital Skopje was badly damaged in a major earthquake in 1963. Where are we?
3. This particular country, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, is just under 1.25 million square kilometres in area. It gained independence and became a Republic on 11th November 1975, and its major export is oil. You could go there and visit the towns of Calandula, Soyo, and Tombua. Which country is this?
4. Switzerland, a mountainous European country, first formed under the Grutli Pact in 1291 and finally obtained true independence in 1648. It celebrates National Day on August 1st each year. In 1991, a special path was opened to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Switzerland's "birth", around one of its most famous lakes. From this path, walkers can view Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus, and the Reuss, Muota, and Sarner Aa rivers as they enter the lake, which is the fourth largest in the country. Which lake is this?
5. This country celebrates Independence Day on June 12th each year, even though it officially became an independent nation on 4th July 1946. It has the fifth longest coastline in the world, and is bordered in the south by the Celebes Sea. Where are we?
6. The people of the United Arab Emirates celebrate their country's independence day on December 2nd each year. Which country did they gain that independence from?
7. On August 14th we arrive in Quetta, the largest, and indeed only, city in the province of Balochistan. A dry, sparsely populated countryside is home to the world's largest known deposits of copper, very few people, and some dromedary camels. Today is the day when this country celebrates gaining its independence. Where are we?
8. This country is classed as landlocked, even though almost all its southwestern edge is on the shores of the second deepest lake in the world. On July 1st each year, the people celebrate Independence Day, the country having seceded from Belgian control in 1961. Where are we?
9. For anyone who lived on Calero Island, Isla Dama, Isla San Lucas, or Isla del Coco, Independence Day would be celebrated on September 15th each year. These islands are all part of a country which gained its independence from Spain in 1821. This tropical country is famous for its ecological diversity and the Monteverde Cloud Forest nature preserve. Where are we?
10. At just under half a square kilometre in area, the smallest country in the world came into being on June 7th 1929. It has one of the lowest birthrates in the world. Where are we?
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