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Switzerland gained the status of a neutral state in 1815, at the Congress of Vienna, which was held after the Napoleonic Wars.

The Congress of Vienna recognized Switzerland's independence and sovereignty, and established its permanent neutrality.

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Algeria got independence in 1962 from France. 

Dinar is the currency.

Algiers is capital of Algeria. 

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8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries.

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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

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In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), 13 June is observed as Kashmir Martyrs’ Day.

In the memory of 21 Kashmiris who were martyred outside Srinagar Central Jail by the troops of Dogra Maharaja on July 13, 1931

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Habib Bourguiba declared Tunisia's independence from France on March 20, 1956.

Bourguiba was the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tunisia.

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Palau gained independence from the United States on October 1, 1994.

Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1994.

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Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, and has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by 102 member states of the United Nations.

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Macedonia, independence from Yugoslavia on September 8, 1991.

It is officially known as North Macedonia

Macedonia Capital is Skopje.

Macedonia Currency is Macedonian Denar.

Macedonia official language is Macedonian.

Macedonia located is in Continent Europe.

Macedonia Primary Religion is Christianity, Islam.

Macedonia Head of Govt. is President of the Government – Stevo Pendarovski.

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In 1960, often called the "Year of Africa," 17 African nations gained independence.

These countries are:

1. Cameroon

2. Senegal

3. Togo

4. Madagascar

5. Congo (Kinshasa)

6. Somalia

7. Benin

8. Niger

9. Burkina Faso

10. Côte d'Ivoire

11. Chad

12. Central African Republic

13. Congo (Brazzaville)

14. Nigeria

15. Mauritania

16. Mali

17. Senegal