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1. A long narrow strip of land, known as the Wakhan Corridor, is a distinctive geographical feature that one would find in the northeastern region of this mountainous country. The time zones used in this panhandle and its neighbouring country differ by an astounding 3.5 hours. Which landlocked, Central Asian country is being described?
2. This nation is the only Central American country that does not have a Pacific coastline. In addition, the country is synonymous with its barrier reef and the Great Blue Hole. Which country, formerly known as British Honduras, fits the description?
3. Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, this earthquake-prone country is one of the narrowest land countries in the world. The tri-continental South American nation also has land in two other continents - Antarctica and Oceania. Which country, home to the arid Atacama Desert, is being described?
4. This country, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, is home to Pico Duerte - the highest point in the Caribbean. In addition, the nation also houses Lake Enriquillo, which is the lowest point in the Caribbean. Which island nation, notable for its gravity hill in the town of Polo, fits the description?
5. This island nation, a former colony of Portugal, is the only Asian country that lies completely in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition, this country is predominantly mountainous, with Mount Tatamailau being its highest point. Which country, located in Southeast Asia's Malay Archipelago, is being described?
6. Located in the Melanesia subregion of Oceania, this archipelago nation consists of approximately 333 islands, with the main ones being Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. An artesian aqueduct located in Viti Levu provides the source for a brand of bottled water that is aptly named after the nation itself. Which South Pacific country, known for its sandy beaches and amazing dive sites, fits the description?
7. This country, which shares the same name as one of the states of the United States of America, is home to the world's deepest cave - Veryovkina Cave. One would also find the disputed territory of Abkhazia in this nation. Which mountainous country, located in the Caucasus region, is being described?
8. Most areas of this landlocked country lies on the Pannonian Basin, which is surrounded by the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains. The country is also home to the world's largest thermal lake - Lake Hévíz. Which landlocked country, located in Central Europe, fits the description?
9. Located at the confluence of the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, this island nation is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Much of its lands are covered by glaciers and volcanoes, earning the country the nickname of "The Land of Ice and Fire". Which country, home to Hallgrímskirkja, a church whose exterior resembles a Gaussian bell-shaped curve, is being described?
10. Geographically speaking, this country is located at the crossroad of three continents - Asia, Africa, and Europe. The world's lowest elevation point on land, the Dead Sea, separates this nation from Israel. Which Middle Eastern country, home to Wadi Rum (the Valley of the Moon), fits the description?
11. Despite being a large landlocked nation, this Central Asian country has a navy. The nation's former capital, Almaty, claims to be the birthplace of the apple. Which country, also home to the world's first space launch facility, is being described?
12. Snow and ski resorts are rare sights in African nations, but this landlocked country, located in the southern region of the African continent, is an exception. The cooler climate experienced by the country is attributed to its elevation, where the entire nation is located at least 1,400 meters above the sea level. Which enclaved country fits the description?
13. Located at the southernmost tip of the Eurasian mainland, Tanjung Piai is a unique location of this Southeast Asian country where one can see the modern skyline of Singapore, just across the Tebrau Strait. Which multiracial country, also home to one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, is being described?
14. Due to its remoteness, this island nation, located in the Southern Hemisphere, is one of the last major landmasses on Earth to be discovered and settled by mankind. Which country, whose nearest geographic neighbour is an overseas territory administered by France, fits the description?
15. The Musandam Governorate of this Middle Eastern country is an exclave, as it is separated from the rest of the country by the UAE. A small part of the governorate, Madha, which is enclaved by the UAE, contains yet another enclave (second-order enclave, or counter-enclave) inside it, which houses the Nahwa territory of the UAE. Which country, known for being the oldest independent state in the Arab world, is being described?
16. Located in Oceania, this large island country shares a landmass with Indonesia. Despite its close proximity to the equator, the highland regions of the country, which include the country's highest peak, Mount Wilhelm, experience snowfall. Which linguistically diverse nation fits the description?
17. A diplomatic crisis experienced by this Middle Eastern country in 2017 has led to the proposal of the Salwa Canal. The proposal has a dramatic geopolitical implication on the rich nation, as the move would potentially change the status of the country, from a peninsula to an island instead. Which tiny nation, which borders only Saudi Arabia, is being described?
18. At approximately 17 million square kilometers, the land area occupied by this big country is almost as large as the total land areas of all the 13 South American countries combined. This giant nation borders 14 countries and three oceans - Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. Which country, home to Lake Baikal, fits the description?
19. Located in the eastern region of the African continent, this nation, together with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia, form the Horn of Africa. This country is also one of the 11 nations in the world that are located on the equator. Which country, known for having the longest coastline among all the mainland African countries, is being described?
20. The Chao Phraya River, or "River of Kings", flows through this country's capital before emptying into a gulf. Known as the "Rice Bowl of Asia", rice constitutes one of the major exports for this nation. Which country, formerly known as Siam, fits the description?
21. This country is one of the two doubly landlocked nations in the world. The nation is also home to the city of Samarkand that is strategically located on the Silk Road. Which Central Asian country, known for housing one of the world's largest open-pit gold mines in the Qizilqum Desert, is being described?
22. Located in the South Pacific, this island nation is home to Mount Yasur, one of the world's most active volcanoes. It is believed that Captain James Cook arrived at the island in 1774 after seeing the glow emitted from the volcano. Which volcanic archipelago, formerly known as New Hebrides, fits the description?
23. Nicknamed "The Castle Capital of the World", this country is home to more than 600 castles. The country also houses the Newport Transporter Bridge - a peculiar movable bridge structure that transports vehicles across the River Usk. Which country, part of the United Kingdom, is being described?
24. Despite its strategic geographical location at the entrance of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, this war-torn nation is considered one of the poorest countries in the world. This country also houses the Old Walled City of Shibam, where the buildings were made entirely out of mud bricks. Which Middle Eastern country, located at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, fits the description?
25. Due to the massive economic crisis and absurd hyperinflation experienced by this landlocked country, 100 trillion dollars banknotes were issued in 2009. The obverse of the banknotes featured the Chiremba Balancing Rocks formation. Which southern African country, home to Victoria Falls, is being described?
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