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When countries are formed, most prefer to form their own monetary system so that their economy is not dependent on the strength or weakness of some other country’s economy. Not all countries have done this, though. The Argentine peso has been linked to the American dollar, and several South American countries have been considering adopting the American dollar as their own currency, as a way to introduce economic stability. Another example of the consolidation of currencies for the purpose of economic stability (and lower costs for international trading) is the European Union’s euro.
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How many countries are there in the world?
According to the InfoPlease Kids’ Almanac in Yahooligans!, there are currently 190 independent countries worldwide. Russia is the largest country, while Vatican City in Rome is the smallest–it’s less than…
Where can you find snow at the equator?
Since equatorial countries are very lush and tropical, you’ll have to climb up very high to find snow. In Africa, Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest mountain) both have…
What is the American Dream?
That’s a hard question with a lot of answers! People have different ideas about what the American Dream means, and it’s changed over time too. Early in the country’s history,…
How many solar systems are there in the universe?
Actually, there are hundreds of billions. There are more stars than we even know of, and if even a fraction of these stars are the centers of their own solar…
What does the term “two bits” mean and where does it come from?
“Two bits ” is an American term for 25 cents. It comes from the British slang “bit.” For example, a British person might say “a threepenny bit.” The slang was…