Things in Transnistria, the elongated rogue state also known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic are likely to heat up. Transnistria lies along the Dniester River between Ukraine and Moldova and the two countries are about to demarcate their border early this year. However, Moldova and Ukraine are planning to enter the border demarcation process without seeking the input from the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, recognized only by Abhkhazia and South Ossetia. Russian troops have been stationed in the region since 1992. Moldova and Ukraine might want to be careful in this process...

As previously reported, comedian Mo Rocca is an expert on the capitals of the world. See this new video of Rocca against a former geography student Claire Calzonetti.

Target Stores, which sold a small decorative novelty globe for one dollar, came under fire for selling a globe that labeled Israel as Palestine. The New York Times has the story of the globe and its detractors. Notice that in the image of the globe, "Palestine" is in upper and lower case (which does not indicate countries) and there is clearly the number two over Israel.

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