World Facts and Geography

India was the world's only diamond source until diamonds were discovered in Brazil in the 1720s. South Africa's diamond discoveries came much later (1867), making 'None of these' correct since India isn't listed as an option and the other choices are wrong.

Jordan is the only Asian country named after a river - the Jordan River. While the river flows through multiple countries, only the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan shares its name with this significant biblical and geographical waterway.

Feta cheese is a traditional Greek cheese with a protected designation of origin in the European Union. It has been produced in Greece for thousands of years, primarily from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk, and is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.

Nokia is a Finnish telecommunications company founded in Finland in 1865. While it has had global operations and partnerships, the company originated from and is headquartered in Finland. USA, Sweden, and Denmark are incorrect.

Myanmar (formerly Burma) is the world's largest producer of teak, accounting for approximately one-third of global production. The country's tropical forests have ideal conditions for teak growth, and Myanmar has been renowned for its high-quality teak since colonial times. Neither Zambia nor Senegal are significant teak producers, while Sri Lanka's production is comparatively much smaller.

Guyana has the largest proportion of people of Indian origin among the given countries. Approximately 39% of Guyana's population is of Indian descent (Indo-Guyanese), primarily descendants of indentured laborers brought from India during British colonial rule.

Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor was officially renamed Liberty Island in 1956. The island is home to the Statue of Liberty, which was a gift from France to the United States and has become an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil hosts the world's largest Carnival celebration, attracting millions of attendees and featuring elaborate samba parades, street parties, and balls. The Rio Carnival is considered the biggest in the world by both scale and international recognition.

The 'baggy green' is the iconic cap worn by Australian cricket players, symbolizing the national cricket team and its traditions. South Africa, New Zealand, and Scotland have their own distinct cricket headwear and nicknames.

Vietnam has a unicameral parliament called the National Assembly of Vietnam. Kenya's parliament consists of the National Assembly and Senate, so its lower house is the National Assembly. Sudan's legislative body was the National Assembly before the 2019 coup.

The United Nations is funded primarily by assessed and voluntary contributions from its 193 member states. Assessed contributions are mandatory dues based on each country's capacity to pay (GDP and other factors), while voluntary contributions fund specific programs. The UN is not financed by any single country like Switzerland, Russia, or America.