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Vincinte Yanez Pinzon first stepped on Brazilian soil. Portugal's King Joao III divided Brazil into 15 districts.
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Began as a haven for freed slaves. Created by British philanthropists. Became a colony in 1787.
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1851 Boundary Treat established as a result of Uruguayan Civil War.
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Borders 10 other countries. Has had a peaceful history, last war was with Paraguay from 1864 to 1870.
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Paraguayan War ends.
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Adopted a federal republic.
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During WW II, Brazil sent 25,000 men to help the Allied Forces.
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Brazil was admitted to the UN on October 24, 1945.
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Sierra Leone joined the UN.
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Various coups on the government by the military.
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Has a constitutional republic with a multiparty political system.
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Lies north of Liberia and south of Guinea. Hundreds of men crossed Liberian border and attacked towns.
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Guinea sent troops to Yenga, Sierra Leone to defeat the rebel Revolutionary United Front. Guinea continues to remain in Yenga until a treaty was signed for them to leave.
