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- A landlocked republic to the south of Russia and to the northeast of the Caspian Sea
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- A state in southeastern United States
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- A republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea
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- European country famous for the Eiffel Tower
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- European country known for flamenco and paella
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- A country with a king as head of state
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- A landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan
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- A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula
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- European country known for the Parthenon and ancient myths
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- Boot-shaped country in Europe famous for pasta
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- Biggest country in the world by area
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