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Mindanao also has the largest concentration of ethnic minorities in the Philippines.

They include the Magindanao, Maranao, Ilanun, and Sangil

all are Muslim groups sometimes collectively called the Moro.

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Burma was a British colony.

It was a part of British India from 1824 to 1937.

It was separated from the rest of India in 1937.

It gained independence on January 4, 1948.

The country is now called Myanmar.

Explanation

Sapiens was originally published in: 2011

Yuval Noah Harari belongs: Israel

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Brahmagupta, an astronomer and mathematician from India used zero in mathematical operations like addition and subtraction.

Aryabhatta introduced zero in 5th century.

Brahmagupta introduced zero in calculations in around 628 AD.

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Mahathir Mohamad is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Malaysia.

He held office for two non-consecutive terms.

First term from 1981 to 2003.

Second term from 2018 to 2020.

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Myanmar currency: Kyat

Myanmar: a country in Asia

Myanmar old capital: Rangoon

On Jan. 4, 1948, Burma ended 60 years of colonial rule when it officially declared independence from Britain. In 2021, it will celebrate 73 years of independence.

Myanmar old name: Burma

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• World Arthritis Day is observed on 12 October 
• Theme 2022: It is in your hands, take action.
• Theme 2023: Living with an RMD at all stages of life.
  
  

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Cairo, is the capital of Egypt.

It is known as the Pyramid City.

Because of its proximity to the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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The G8 (short for Group of Eight) is a grouping of eight major industrialized countries:

1. Canada
2. France
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Japan
6. Russia (currently suspended)
7. United Kingdom
8. United States

These countries meet periodically to discuss global economic issues, climate change, security, and other pressing concerns.

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• Diet is the Japanese National Parliament.
• It composed of two houses - the House of Peers and the House of Representatives.