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The Russian Revolution took place in 1917, during the final phase of World War I. It removed Russia from the war and brought about the transformation of the Russian Empire into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

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APEC stands for The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

APEC is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. 

Headquarters: Singapore

Founded: November 1989, Canberra, Australia

Founder: Bob Hawke

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The International Maritime Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping

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The Strait Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea.

The Mediterranean Sea lies between Southern Europe and North Africa and accounts for about 0.7% of the global ocean area.

Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa.

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Tasmania is an island state located in the southern part of Australia.

It approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) south of the Australian mainland.

It is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.

It is known for its rugged wilderness, beautiful landscapes, and unique wildlife.

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Cleopatra VII Philopator was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC

Cleopatra was destined to become the last queen of the Macedonian dynasty that ruled Egypt 

Born: January 69 BC, Alexandria, Egypt

Died: August 10, 30 BC, Alexandria, Egypt

Role In: Battle of Actium

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Bosporus strait separates the European part from the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey.

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MFN, acronym for Most favoured nation status in international relations.

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