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Which country's flag features a building?

Cambodia

Cambodia's flag shows Angkor Wat in white at its centre, the only current national flag depicting a building. Afghanistan's flags have shown a mosque in several past versions.

In how many of the world's countries do people drive on the left?

About a third

Around 75 of roughly 200 countries and territories drive on the left, mostly former British territories plus Japan, Indonesia and Thailand. By population the share is similar.

What happens at the border between Thailand and Laos, where driving sides differ?

Traffic swaps sides

Thailand drives on the left and Laos on the right, so the Friendship Bridges include a crossover section where traffic changes sides under signals.

Which country has the longest official name?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

At 45 characters it is among the longest in English, though Libya's official name under Gaddafi was longer still, and Thailand's Bangkok holds the place-name record.