geography of asia
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See The Island In Maldives Made Entirely Of Trash
The Maldives is one of the world’s most beautiful places — and one of the places most threatened by climate change, as about 80% of the island nation sits 1 metre below sea level rise. Ironically, the highest spot above sea level in the country is made out of trash, piled meters higher above the…
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Netflix Pulls NSA-Themed Show in Vietnam Over Offensive Maps
Netflix has pulled a spy drama called Pine Gap from the video streaming platform in Vietnam after the government complained about maps that appear in at least two episodes. The maps are a “misrepresentation of Vietnam’s sovereignty,” according to officials in Hanoi.