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In Iran, the Karez system is locally known as Qanat (قنات).

It is an ancient underground irrigation system that taps into groundwater and channels it to the surface through gently sloping tunnels.

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The Paralympic Games are held for physical and intellectual disabled athletes

The Paralympic Games will include 537 events from 22 sports.

There will be 167 medal events, including 93 for men, 73 for women, 

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Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, in 476 AD

Marking the traditional fall of the Western Roman Empire.

He was a Germanic barbarian king who took control of Italy. 

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The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau on Earth

It is known as "the roof of the world" 

It's located in Southwest China.

The height of the Plateau ranges is 16,000 feet.

It is an example of an inter-mountainous Plateau (formed between mountains).

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Solfatara is the smallest plateau.

This plateau is only 127.66 sq K or 79.15 sq mi (2).

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The Strait of Hormuz separates Iran to the north and the Musandam Governorate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south.

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Strait

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

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 The Brahmaputra is a transboundary river that flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh.

It is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in China.

It is known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh.

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 Pakistan has been elected as a member of the Council of the International Telecommunication Union

For a four-year term (2019–2022)

After securing 155 out of 177 votes in November 2018

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Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and completed five years later in 2009.