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APEC, founded in 1989, promotes free trade and economic integration among 21 Pacific Rim economies, driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: South America Official name: Republic of Chile Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1818 / 1883 Capital city: Santiago Population: 17.1 million / 59 people per sq mile (23 people per sq km) Total land area: 292,258 square miles (756,950 square km) Language(s) spoken: Spanish (official language), Amerindian Language(s) spoken: …
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing ground shaking with varying intensity and impact. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Fjords, glacial inlets like Norway’s 205-km Sognefjord, span 300,000-km coasts, blending sea and steep valleys. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 15 (G-15), founded in 1989, unites developing nations to promote economic cooperation and act as a political voice within the Non-Aligned Movement. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Central American Integration System (SICA) was established on 13 December 1991 (operational from 1 February 1993) to strengthen democracy and set up a new regional security model to promote freedom.