Since 1920, 17 countries created new capital cities – and one additional is being seriously considered. The reasons vary dramatically – from civil unrest to political pressures to new nationhood to climate change to population growth.
South China Sea: Territorial disputes leave 6 separate border claims
The South China Sea is a body of water tucked between China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Taiwan. The Sea is vitally important to all countries and has recently been the source of significant border tensions stemming from China’s claim to the vast majority of the area.