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Map of the continent of South America showing country borders, major rivers, and labeled countries including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Surrounding bodies of water, such as the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Caribbean Sea, are also labeled.

Map of central Europe highlighting the location of Liechtenstein, a small country bordered by Switzerland and Austria, with its capital Vaduz marked. Surrounding countries including Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Italy, and Slovenia are also labeled.

Map of Central Asia highlighting Uzbekistan in orange at the center, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the east, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. Surrounding countries including Russia, China, Iran, and Mongolia are also labeled. A small inset globe at the bottom right shows Uzbekistan's location within Eurasia.

Map highlighting Serbia in southeastern Europe, with its capital Belgrade marked. Neighboring countries including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia are labeled, along with the nearby Adriatic Sea.

Two Bolivian Navy soldiers in white uniforms and sailor hats stand holding flags among a crowd in La Paz, with people celebrating behind them.

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