Where in the World, August






Identify this country using the following clues:

Its name is an acronym of regions within its territory

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It has a greater area of irrigated land than the entire European Union

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Its military is the world's largest contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping missions

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Its lingua franca is the mother tongue of only eight per cent of the population

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It has more methane-fuelled vehicles than any other nation


Competition details

The first five correct entries win a Bradt travel guide of their choice. Simply register with www.geographical.co.uk and type your answer below along with your choice of guide. Entries close 31 August 2010. For a full list of in-depth guides to unusual destinations, visit www.bradtguides.com.

June's answer



Chad (Tibesti Mountains)

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