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• Latvia: Artist-filled Riga, a hotbed for fashion, holds more art nouveau architecture than anywhere in the world.
Belgium: Famed for mussels and fantastic beer, Belgium's residents snarl over language: Half speak Flemish, the other half French.
France: Even when the U.S. and France were sniping, the two traded $1 billion in goods daily.
Britain: London holds the fabulous Elgin Marbles and Koh-I-Noor diamond; Greece and India want them back.
Cyprus: Some say Atlantis resides under this far-flung and divided island.
Malta: Once famous for its knights, Malta's residents are all cousins.
This very funny and comprehensive guide is available at bookstores everywhere.
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