I'm looking for a randomized list of every nation state in the world, preferably in spreadsheet column form. Is there anything like this?
posted by billtron on Jun 29, 2009 - 8 answers

People born in administratively unusual places? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Nov 23, 2006 - 19 answers

I was a dumb teenager, and I wasn't interested about other nations history. Couple of years ago, after reading 1984 I quickly changed my mind, but I also realized that history is full of one-sidedness (just like in 1984 unfortunately). [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix on Aug 31, 2006 - 29 answers

When the United States gets involved in litigation before the International Court of Justice, who makes all of the relevant litigation decisions? [more inside]
posted by willbaude on Jun 21, 2005 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a source of simple outline maps of the countries of the world, showing only their shapes. Any ideas?
posted by Vidiot on May 20, 2005 - 6 answers

What do they put as your country of birth if that country no longer exists? [More inside.] [more inside]
posted by Captaintripps on Feb 11, 2005 - 15 answers

Which countries in the world have the most libertarian governments (or come closest to it)?
posted by madman on Nov 4, 2004 - 27 answers

Round 2 - On Wednesday I posted a question asking about living outside the US. In the responses, I got scolded for not providing enough background for people to offer good advice. Here's the original question: "I've been thinking about exposing myself and the family to the salutory benefits of living overseas (we live in the US now). The key question, of course, is where? I've heard some people speak reverently of New Zealand, but have never been there myself. Your suggestions and reasoning behind them would be welcome...
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posted by Irontom on Dec 19, 2003 - 6 answers