Democracy period: Bolivia returned to democracy in 1982, after a long period of dictatorship and instability. The democratic era was marked by economic liberalization, constitutional reforms,...
Bhutan underwent significant reforms and modernization in the 20th century, especially under the reign of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1952-1972), who abolished slavery, introduced land reforms,...
Bermuda has a rich and diverse history, involving shipwrecks, pirates, slavery, naval and military bases, tourism, and offshore finance. If you want to learn more about...
In the 21st century, Belize continues to face issues such as poverty, crime, corruption, environmental degradation, territorial disputes, and regional integration. However, it also enjoys a stable...
Belgium prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Belgium has a complex linguistic and cultural diversity,...
In 1991, Belarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union along with other republics. It adopted a new constitution and a national flag and emblem in...
The island was first called ‘Los Barbados’ by the Portuguese who visited in 1537, because of the bearded fig trees they saw. The first inhabitants were...
Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean Island, formed by a volcanic eruption and coral accumulation. It was inhabited by indigenous peoples – Arawaks and Caribs – before...
Bahrain was forced to declare independence on 15 August 1971 after a failed attempt to create a union of Arab emirates. The first constitution of the now independent State...
Trendy developments: Since independence, The Bahamas has loved financial development and political stability, largely as a consequence of its tourism and offshore banking sectors. It has...