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Bangladesh
Deadly Fire Kills At Least 49
A deadly fire in an inland container depot in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least 49 people and left hundreds injured. The fire broke out on Saturday night at Sitakunda, 25 miles (40 km) from the port city of Chittagong, which spread quickly to containers of hydrogen peroxide and resulted in multiple blasts. Intermittent explosions shook and shattered glass windows of the neighborhoods. The fire is now under control, however, according to officials, the reason for the blaze is still unknown.
This map depicts the location of the container depot fire in Sitakunda, Bangladesh. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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Democratic Republic of Congo
At Least 20 Dead in Massacre
On Monday, at least 20 people were killed in a massacre in the province of Ituri in the D.R. Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which the Islamic state describes as its affiliate, are suspected to have been behind the killings. The attacks took place overnight in Irumu territory in the village of Bwanasura. Many residents were able to flee before the ADF arrived, but the army was late in responding. Ituri and north Kivu have been under a “state of siege” since last May, and have been struggling with ongoing attacks. Since last November, a joint operation between D.R. Congo and Ugandan forces has targeted the ADF following bomb attacks in the Ugandan capital, and this operation has been extended into the summer.
This map depicts the eastern province of Ituri in D.R. Congo, where the massacre took place in the village of Bwanasura. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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United Kingdom
Ancient Roman Road Unearthed
A recently discovered ancient Roman road is believed to be the route taken for the construction of Stonehenge. The road reveals the extent of Romans into Great Britain is further than previously thought. Archeological studies out of the University of St. Andrews argue Stonehenge was originally built in Wales, before being transported to its modern day location. The road is particularly notable in the way it follows contours of hills in the region, leading archeologists on site to deem it as Wales’ “Golden Road.” The road goes past many other notable sites, including an ancient mine and Roman farmsteads. Further excavation of the region surrounding the road is likely to be performed within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
This map depicts the path of an ancient road recently discovered in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: With 3,006 counties in the U.S., what are the two states with the highest and lowest number of counties?
A: Texas (254) and Delaware (3)
In the United States, counties are distinct boundaries within a state that exercise official authority. They have existed in the U.S. since Virginia was the first state to establish them in 1634 and were founded as a way to minimize the administrative tasks of the state administration. In total, the U.S. has 3,006 counties, with Texas having the most counties within its borders and Delaware having the least. Washington County, named after the first U.S. president, is the most popular county name in America, representing some 30 counties. Los Angeles County in California is the largest county in terms of population, with over 10 million residents within its jurisdiction.
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Q: With 90% of the country having been deforested, which national park is one of the last areas of primary rainforest in West Africa?
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