6 unknown countries you've probably never heard of
Today, when information is easily accessible and communication is fast, we may still be unaware of the existence of some nations on our planet. Here are 6 such "secret" countries.
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#1 Kiribati
This country in the central Pacific consists of 33 small islands. They are so far from each other it takes about 6 hours to fly from the first one to the last. Their area combined is the size of New York City. 122 thousand people live there.
#2 Djibouti
This small country is located in the Horn of Africa. It has the smallest population in mainland Africa – around 1 million people live there. 94% of them are Muslim.
#3 Andorra
This small European nation can be rightfully considered one of the "secret" countries of Earth. Many people believe that it's located somewhere in the Caribean or in Africa! It lies between Spain and France and is famous for its mountain terrain, cheese, and ski resorts.
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#4 Kyrgyzstan
This beautiful Asian country is located between China and Kazakhstan. 90% of its territory lies at an altitude of 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) above sea level. Kyrgyzstan has stunning natural beauty.
#5 Tonga
This nation is next on the list of the unknown countries of the Pacific. It's the only remaining monarchy of the region. Indigenous traditions still flourish there, and the locals, known for their hospitality, are always happy to meet tourists from all over the world.
#6 Comoros
This island country is located between Mozambique and Madagascar. Since ancient times, aromatic plants for creating scents have been cultivated there, so the nation is also known as "Perfume Isles."
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