nation

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The South Asian nation of 170 million people -- the vast majority Sunni Muslims -- is preparing for its first election since a mass uprising toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

From Barron's

"It is of deep strategic and cultural significance to our nation as we aim to resurrect and revive ancient Indian maritime concepts and capabilities in all their forms."

From Barron's

He captained Portugal as they won Euro 2016 in France - the nation's first international men's trophy.

From BBC

The earliest known coin to be minted in Scotland almost 900 years ago has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.

From BBC

A new statistical study led by Elizabeth Holley and her research team shows that valuable minerals could be recovered as byproducts from active U.S. metal mines, sharply reducing the nation's reliance on foreign imports.

From Science Daily