#228 Calcutta
#241 Swaziland
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#228 Calcutta
#241 Swaziland
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The final two are ...
227. Norfolk Island
228. Chad
229. Saint Martin
230. South Sudan
231. Nauru
232. Saint Pierre and Miquelon
233. São Tomé and Príncipe
234. Caribbean Netherlands
235. Comoros
236. Wallis & Futuna
237. Cocos [Keeling] Islands
238. Niue
239. Tokelau
240. North Korea
241. Svalbard
242. Western Sahara
The top 10:
rats!...I don't even know anyone there to ask them to stop by for you
Simon - Where is Japan?
The next ones on the list:
#241 - Svalbard.
Location...It is located in the northern most part of Norway, in the Arctic Ocean.
Capitol...Longyearbyen is the capitol, with a population of 1,800.
Major occupation...Coal mining is the #1 occupation of 80% of the population.
What it is known for...Starting point for North Pole Expeditions.
Hours of Sunlight...The midnight sun starts on April 20 and continues until August 23.
Tours...Summertime tourist option is to take a Boat Safari to seek out Polar Bears.
Travel into the Country...The cheapest way to afford to get to this country is to buy a Round The World (RTW) flight ticket.
While visiting... Any travel outside the settlements will necessitate having a rifle (rentals are available) and a valid permit and knowing how to shoot said rifle. Professional guides are highly suggested.
Water safety...Tap water is safe but surface water may contain tapeworm eggs from foxes so water should be boiled before consumed.
Food...Local specialities include Seal and Reindeer.
Local custom...The taking off of all footwear before entering public buildings, including Hotels and Shops.
Just Lois
Simon, can you tell me where Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados fall please?
Simon...yer cool.
JWN covers more countries than the WTS.
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jwn preached through out the entire inhabited world ..... lol