World Facts and Geography

SEAT is a Spanish automobile manufacturer headquartered in Martorell, Spain. It is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group and produces cars known for sporty design and affordability in the European market.

Saleen is an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and tuning parts founded by Steve Saleen. The company is based in California and is famous for modified Mustangs and the S7 supercar.

Mercury is a defunct division of the Ford Motor Company, which was founded and headquartered in the United States. The brand was produced exclusively for the American market from 1938 to 2011. Canada, Japan, and Mexico have their own distinct automotive industries and do not produce Mercury vehicles.

SMART is a German automotive brand founded in 1994, originally a joint venture between Swatch and Mercedes-Benz (hence 'Smart'). The company is headquartered in Böblingen, Germany, and specializes in microcars and smart mobility solutions. The brand is now wholly owned by Mercedes-Benz.

Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System (1961), which designates the continent as a scientific preserve and suspends all territorial claims. No country owns or can claim sovereignty over Antarctica - it is a international commons dedicated to peace and research.

Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork, supplying approximately 50-70% of global cork output. The country's extensive montado (cork oak forest) ecosystems and sustainable harvesting practices have made cork production a major Portuguese industry, particularly in the Alentejo region.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States. It was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and officially adopted as the US national anthem in 1931. This is basic general knowledge about national anthems.

God Save the Queen (or King) is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. England is a country within the UK and uses this anthem.

Kimigayo is the national anthem of Japan. It is one of the shortest national anthems in the world and has lyrics dating back to the Heian period (9th-12th century).

'Das Lied der Deutschen' (The Song of the Germans) is the national anthem of Germany. It was written in 1841 and became the official national anthem of modern Germany after reunification. The other options are national anthems of different countries.

'Inno di Mameli' (Hymn of Mameli) is the Italian national anthem, also known as 'Il Canto degli Italiani' (The Song of the Italians). It was written in 1847 and has been Italy's national anthem since 1946. The other options are Middle Eastern countries.

'La Marseillaise' is the national anthem of France, written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle during the French Revolution. It is one of the most recognized national anthems worldwide. Ireland's anthem is 'Amhrán na bhFiann', Finland's is 'Maamme', and Maldives has 'Gaumii Salaam'.

El Himno de Bayamo is Cuba's national anthem, adopted in 1902. It was written by Perucho Figueredo during the Ten Years' War against Spanish colonial rule and is one of the few national anthems that originated from a battle.

The Royal March (La Marcha Real) is Spain's national anthem and one of the few national anthems in the world with no official lyrics. It dates back to the 18th century and was declared the official anthem in 1770.