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  2. Firefly - Wikipedia

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    Fireflies have featured in human culture around the world for centuries. [55] In Japan, the emergence of fireflies (Japanese: hotaru) signifies the anticipated changing of the seasons; [56] firefly viewing is a special aesthetic pleasure of midsummer, celebrated in parks that exist for that one purpose. [57]

  3. List of countries and territories where English is an ...

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    As of 2024, there are 57 sovereign states and 28 non-sovereign entities where English is an official language. Many administrative divisions have declared English an official language at the local or regional level. Most states where English is an official language are former territories of the British Empire.

  4. Luciola - Wikipedia

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    Luciola is a genus of flashing fireflies [1] in the family Lampyridae. They are especially well known from Japan and are often called Japanese fireflies, but their members range farther into Asia and reach southern Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, among other countries) and Africa.

  5. List of national animals - Wikipedia

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    Country Name of animal Scientific name [a] Picture Ref. Albania: Golden eagle (national bird) Aquila chrysaetos [1] [2] Algeria: Fennec fox (national animal) Vulpes zerda [3] Antigua and Barbuda: European fallow deer (national animal) Dama dama [4] Frigate (national bird) Fregata magnificens [4] Hawksbill turtle (national sea creature ...

  6. List of countries and dependencies and their capitals in ...

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    The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s). In bold: internationally recognized sovereign states. The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN) Vatican City (administered by the Holy See, a UN observer state), which is generally recognized as a ...

  7. Where to see fireflies in the Triangle (and how to attract ...

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  8. List of national birds - Wikipedia

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    Country Name of bird Scientific name Official status Picture Ref. Afghanistan Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Albania Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Angola Red-crested turaco Tauraco erythrolophus Yes Anguilla Zenaida dove Zenaida aurita Yes Antigua and Barbuda Magnificent frigatebird Fregata magnificens Yes Argentina Rufous hornero Furnarius rufus Yes [8] Aruba "Prikichi" Brown ...

  9. List of alternative country names - Wikipedia

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    Most sovereign states have alternative names. Some countries have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons. Some have special names particular to poetic diction or other contexts. This article attempts to give all known alternative names and initialisms for all nations, countries, and sovereign states, in English and any ...