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UKRAINE : This former Soviet republic is one of only 26 countries in the world with a 100 percent literacy rate among adults.
- IRAQ
The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia , what is now ,modern day Iraq invented the world’s first writing system, called cuneiform, fro 3500-3000 BC.
- CANADA
The 49th parallel marks the border between Canada and the United States. At 5,525 miles, it is the world’s longest unprotected border.
- MOROCCO
Dating back to 859, the university of Al-Karaouine in the ancient city of Fes el-Bali is the oldest known university in the world.
- SAUDI ARABIA
Mecca, is the holiest Islamic city is located in this Middle East country. All Muslims are encouraged to visit it at least once, and because of its holy status only Muslims are allowed to enter