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Located at Yong Ding of Long Yan area, Yong Ding Earth Buildings is defensive, well ventilated, windproof, quakeproof, flameproof, moisture proof, and it is warm in winter and cool in summer. The most famous buildings are Zhen Cheng Building, Cheng Qi Building and Yi Jing Building. ( source) Thank you DJK!

The flag of the People's Republic of China is a red field charged in the canton (upper left corner) with five golden stars. The design features one large star, with four smaller stars in a semicircle set off towards the fly (right side). The red represents revolution; the five stars and their relationship represent the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The flag was designed by Zeng Liansong, a citizen from Rui'an, Zhejiang. He designed it in response to a circular distributed by the Preparatory Committee of the New Political Consultative Conference in July 1949, shortly after they came to power following the Chinese Civil War. 2,992 entries were received for the design competition, and Zeng's design was put into a pool of 38 finalists. After several meetings and slight modifications, Zeng's design was chosen as the national flag. The first flag was hoisted by Mao Zedong on a pole overlooking Beijing's Tiana...

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Gujarat is a state in India. Its capital is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Lothal and Dholavira. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India throughout the history of India. It is home to major ports in India's ancient and modern history, leading it to become one of the main trade and commerce center of India. Mohandas Gandhi, considered as India's "father of the nation", was a Gujarati who led the Indian Independence Movement against the British rule. Even today, Gujarat has one of the fastest growing economies in India. (via Wikipedia ) Thank you yeuxnoisette6!

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Motto: Esse Quam Videri , To Be Rather Than To Seem Area: 52,700 sq miles                                Capital: Raleigh Nickname: The Tar Heel State                   Flower: Dogwood Bird: Cardinal                                              Gemstone: Emerald Shell: Scotch Bonnet                                  Fish: Channel Bass Insect: Honey Bee...

The flag of Finland , also called Siniristilippu ("Blue Cross Flag"), dates from the beginning of the 20th century. It features a blue Nordic cross on a white background. Finland's national flag is based on the Scandinavian cross. It was adopted after independence from Russia, when many patriotic Finns wanted a special flag for their country, but its design dates back to the 19th century. The blue coloring is said to represent the country's thousands of lakes and the sky, with white for the snow that covers the land in winter. This color combination has also been used over the centuries in various Finnish provincial, military, and town flags. (via Wikipedia ) Thank you Maija!

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A deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto " Sic Semper Tyrannis" - "Thus Always to Tyrants". Adopted in 1776. The two figures are acting out the meaning of the motto. Both are dressed as warriors. The woman, Virtus, represents Virginia. The man holding a scourge and chain shows that he is a tyrant. His fallen crown symbolizes his loss of authority over commonwealt. Eight U.S. Presidents come from Virginia (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson). (from postcard) Thank you Chrissy!

Hồ Chí Minh (19 May 1890 – 2 September 1969) was a Vietnamese Communist revolutionary and statesman who was prime minister (1946–1955) and president (1945–1969) of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Hồ led the Viet Minh independence movement from 1941 onward, establishing the communist-governed Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945 and defeating the French Union in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu. He lost political power inside North Vietnam in the late 1950s, but remained as the highly visible figurehead president until his death. The former capital of South Vietnam, Saigon, after the Fall of Saigon, was renamed Hồ Chí Minh City in his honor. (via Wikipedia ) Thank you Jo!

Te Whare Runanga is the meeting house at Waitangi, built to commemorate the Treaty Centenary Celebrations in 1940. It was designed to stand alongside the Treaty House, to symbolize Maori involvement in the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and its underlying role as the document which brings the people of New Zealand together as one nation. Te Whare Runanga is similar in appearance to other meeting houses on marae around New Zealand, but it unique because it was built to be shared by all Maori tribes - a national marae. There is a figure at the apex of the gable as you enter Te Whare Runanga, which depicts Kupe, the Pacific explorer Kupe. Other carvings depict ancestors from many Maori tribes around New Zealand. ( source ) Thank you Jenny!

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North Carolina is a state located in the Southern United States. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte. As of July 1, 2009, the population was estimated to be 9,380,884. Recognizing eight Native American tribes, North Carolina has the largest population of Native Americans of any state east of the Mississippi River. State flower is dogwood and bird cardinal. ( via Wikipedia ) Thank you Monica!

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County Meath is one of the twenty-six counties of the Republic of Ireland, and also one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland. It was named after the historic kingdom and province of Mide (meaning "middle"), and is today also known by the nickname "The Royal County" due to its history as seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. The County Town is Navan, where the county hall and government are located. ( via Wikipedia ) Thank you  Claudia!

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Universidade Federal do Paraná is regarded as the oldest Brazilian university. Thank you Tarcisio!