With much of its economy based on agriculture, New Zealand must cope with the toll farming takes on its natural environment.
     
 
    
        
            
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            13 Aug 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Modern Russia began in the late 17th century after the country’s iconic ruler Peter the Great returned from his military campaigns in Europe.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            18 Jun 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        While France does have several booming urban areas, the country is mostly supported by and known for its agricultural industry and products.
     
 
    
        
            
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            2 Jul 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Italy is famous for its large boot-shaped peninsula jutting down into the Mediterranean Sea from Southern Europe.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            11 Jun 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Canada is largely defined by its size, as the second-largest country in the world, and sparse population, with about 75 percent of Canadians living within 100 miles.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            6 Aug 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Formally known as the Republic of Korea, modern South Korea was formed as a consequence of the agreements between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            9 Jul 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        With a population of 1.35 billion, India is the second most populous country in the world. Improving economic conditions is a primary reason for such a large population.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            7 Jul 2015
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Australia is a huge island nation in the South Pacific. It is the 6th largest country in the world.
     
 
    
        
            
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            14 Jun 2012
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        The USA is a large country situated on the North American continent, with a total area of 9,161,966 sq km, making it the 3rd largest nation in the world.
     
 
    
        
            
                By G.P. Thomas
            
        
        
            1 Aug 2012
        
    
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Pakistan is currently going through a period of massive population growth, and this development is driving most of the country’s environmental issues. Nearly 180 million people now live in Pakistan, which makes it the 6th most populous country in the world.
     
 
    
        
            
                By Brett Smith
            
        
        
            11 Aug 2015