So this country came into being
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Book Introduction
A journey through world history and culture through books
Learn common sense about difficult and unfamiliar countries in an easy and fun way!
There are about 200 countries, large and small, on the Earth we live on.
Among them, there are some countries we are familiar with, but there are also countries whose names are unfamiliar to us.
Today, we live in such a close relationship with so many countries. "So These Countries Came to Be" is a book that introduces the history and culture of major countries around the world that children need to know in a fun way through four-panel comics and short stories.
Through the background of each country's creation, you can naturally learn about world history and complex international issues.
It also introduces the unique cultures and lifestyles of each country, which helps you develop a better understanding of the world.
As you explore the world through this book, you'll find that other countries will feel close and familiar to you.
Learn common sense about difficult and unfamiliar countries in an easy and fun way!
There are about 200 countries, large and small, on the Earth we live on.
Among them, there are some countries we are familiar with, but there are also countries whose names are unfamiliar to us.
Today, we live in such a close relationship with so many countries. "So These Countries Came to Be" is a book that introduces the history and culture of major countries around the world that children need to know in a fun way through four-panel comics and short stories.
Through the background of each country's creation, you can naturally learn about world history and complex international issues.
It also introduces the unique cultures and lifestyles of each country, which helps you develop a better understanding of the world.
As you explore the world through this book, you'll find that other countries will feel close and familiar to you.
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Chapter 1: Traveling to Asian Countries
South Korea—the world's only divided nation? 10
Japan—the first modern nation in Asia? 12
China - How did China become a socialist country? 14
Taiwan - Why doesn't China recognize Taiwan as a country? 16
Hong Kong - Was Hong Kong British territory? 18
Mongolia—a once great empire that ruled over Europe? 20
Uzbekistan - Why are there so many Koreans living in Uzbekistan? 22
Bhutan - You can't swim in the lakes in Bhutan? 24
India - Why did India experience religious conflict? 26
Pakistan - Why are Pakistan and India at odds? 28
Nepal - Are there living gods in Nepal? 30
Vietnam - Vietnam won against the US? 32
Cambodia - Why has the flag changed seven times? 34
Myanmar - Are all Myanmar men supposed to become monks? 36
Thailand - Why are white elephants considered sacred in Thailand? 38
Philippines - Why Won't They Change Their Wrong Flag Colors? 40
Indonesia - the world's largest Muslim country 42
Malaysia - With such a diverse population, there are also numerous festivals, right? 44
Singapore - A country founded by immigrants? 46
Brunei - How did Brunei become a paradise on earth? 48
Iran - Iran hates marathons? 50
United Arab Emirates - A pirate coast turned into a nation? 52
Afghanistan - Why do Afghan women wear full-body clothing? 54
Saudi Arabia - Why Bow to Saudi Arabia? 56
Israel—A nation rebuilt after two thousand years? 58
Turkey - Why is Istanbul such a melting pot of cultures? 60
Chapter 2 Traveling in European Countries
France - Why was the Eiffel Tower built? 64
England - There's only one England, so why are there four football teams? 66
Russia - Russia used to be the Soviet Union? 68
Germany - Germany also has a painful history of division? 70
Spain - Why do Spanish people love bullfighting? 72
Austria - Croissant 74, born from Austria's victory in the war
Italy - Why is Italy experiencing a North-South conflict? 76
Vatican City - What is the world's smallest country? 78
Poland—the country that sparked World War II? 80
Portugal - Pepper ushered in the Age of Exploration? 82
Greece - Did they compete in the Olympics naked? 84
Switzerland - What is a Permanently Neutral Country? 86
Denmark - Half of your salary goes to taxes? 88
The Netherlands - Why did the Netherlands become the land of windmills? 90
Belgium - Belgium doesn't have a Belgian language? 92
Finland - Is there no corruption in Finland? 94
Czech Republic - The Czech Republic and Slovakia were the same country? 96
Hungary - Did the ancestors of the Hungarian people come from Asia? 98
Romania - There was a real Dracula? 100
Ireland - Gained independence from Britain after nearly 800 years? 102
Monaco - Is there a country where you don't have to pay taxes? 104
Iceland - A Land of Ice? 106
Greenland—Isn't Greenland a green island? 108
Chapter 3: Traveling through America
United States - Who founded the United States? 112
Canada - Why does Quebec want to become independent from Canada? 114
Mexico - Why did Mexicans welcome the Spanish army? 116
Peru - Descendants of the Inca Empire? 118
Ecuador—the country with the famous Galapagos Islands? 120
Brazil - Was there a Portuguese royal family in Brazil? 122
Venezuela—the birthplace of South America's heroes? 124
Argentina - Why are there so many white people in Argentina? 126
Costa Rica - A country without an army? 128
Panama - A country that lives off the canal? 130
Chapter 4: Traveling through African Countries
Egypt - Land of the Sphinx and Pyramids 134
South Africa - Why are there white people living in Africa? 136
Senegal - Why do slave houses still exist in Senegal? 138
Ethiopia—the country founded by King Solomon's son? 140
Kenya - You have to catch a squirrel to become an adult? 142
Liberia - Founded by freed slaves from the United States? 144
Rwanda - Why are there so many civil wars in Africa? 146
Madagascar - Asians living on an African island? 148
Chapter 5: Traveling the Pacific Rim Countries
Australia - A country founded by convicts? 152
New Zealand - No snakes or wild animals? 154
Papua New Guinea - A country inhabited by cannibals? 156
Tuvalu - Sinking into the Sea? 158
Nauru - A country that became rich thanks to bird droppings? 160
South Korea—the world's only divided nation? 10
Japan—the first modern nation in Asia? 12
China - How did China become a socialist country? 14
Taiwan - Why doesn't China recognize Taiwan as a country? 16
Hong Kong - Was Hong Kong British territory? 18
Mongolia—a once great empire that ruled over Europe? 20
Uzbekistan - Why are there so many Koreans living in Uzbekistan? 22
Bhutan - You can't swim in the lakes in Bhutan? 24
India - Why did India experience religious conflict? 26
Pakistan - Why are Pakistan and India at odds? 28
Nepal - Are there living gods in Nepal? 30
Vietnam - Vietnam won against the US? 32
Cambodia - Why has the flag changed seven times? 34
Myanmar - Are all Myanmar men supposed to become monks? 36
Thailand - Why are white elephants considered sacred in Thailand? 38
Philippines - Why Won't They Change Their Wrong Flag Colors? 40
Indonesia - the world's largest Muslim country 42
Malaysia - With such a diverse population, there are also numerous festivals, right? 44
Singapore - A country founded by immigrants? 46
Brunei - How did Brunei become a paradise on earth? 48
Iran - Iran hates marathons? 50
United Arab Emirates - A pirate coast turned into a nation? 52
Afghanistan - Why do Afghan women wear full-body clothing? 54
Saudi Arabia - Why Bow to Saudi Arabia? 56
Israel—A nation rebuilt after two thousand years? 58
Turkey - Why is Istanbul such a melting pot of cultures? 60
Chapter 2 Traveling in European Countries
France - Why was the Eiffel Tower built? 64
England - There's only one England, so why are there four football teams? 66
Russia - Russia used to be the Soviet Union? 68
Germany - Germany also has a painful history of division? 70
Spain - Why do Spanish people love bullfighting? 72
Austria - Croissant 74, born from Austria's victory in the war
Italy - Why is Italy experiencing a North-South conflict? 76
Vatican City - What is the world's smallest country? 78
Poland—the country that sparked World War II? 80
Portugal - Pepper ushered in the Age of Exploration? 82
Greece - Did they compete in the Olympics naked? 84
Switzerland - What is a Permanently Neutral Country? 86
Denmark - Half of your salary goes to taxes? 88
The Netherlands - Why did the Netherlands become the land of windmills? 90
Belgium - Belgium doesn't have a Belgian language? 92
Finland - Is there no corruption in Finland? 94
Czech Republic - The Czech Republic and Slovakia were the same country? 96
Hungary - Did the ancestors of the Hungarian people come from Asia? 98
Romania - There was a real Dracula? 100
Ireland - Gained independence from Britain after nearly 800 years? 102
Monaco - Is there a country where you don't have to pay taxes? 104
Iceland - A Land of Ice? 106
Greenland—Isn't Greenland a green island? 108
Chapter 3: Traveling through America
United States - Who founded the United States? 112
Canada - Why does Quebec want to become independent from Canada? 114
Mexico - Why did Mexicans welcome the Spanish army? 116
Peru - Descendants of the Inca Empire? 118
Ecuador—the country with the famous Galapagos Islands? 120
Brazil - Was there a Portuguese royal family in Brazil? 122
Venezuela—the birthplace of South America's heroes? 124
Argentina - Why are there so many white people in Argentina? 126
Costa Rica - A country without an army? 128
Panama - A country that lives off the canal? 130
Chapter 4: Traveling through African Countries
Egypt - Land of the Sphinx and Pyramids 134
South Africa - Why are there white people living in Africa? 136
Senegal - Why do slave houses still exist in Senegal? 138
Ethiopia—the country founded by King Solomon's son? 140
Kenya - You have to catch a squirrel to become an adult? 142
Liberia - Founded by freed slaves from the United States? 144
Rwanda - Why are there so many civil wars in Africa? 146
Madagascar - Asians living on an African island? 148
Chapter 5: Traveling the Pacific Rim Countries
Australia - A country founded by convicts? 152
New Zealand - No snakes or wild animals? 154
Papua New Guinea - A country inhabited by cannibals? 156
Tuvalu - Sinking into the Sea? 158
Nauru - A country that became rich thanks to bird droppings? 160
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In 1946, the Communists led by Mao Zedong and the Kuomintang led by Chiang Kai-shek fought fiercely for power.
At first, the Kuomintang had the upper hand due to its larger number of soldiers and weapons, but in the end, the Communists won.
The Kuomintang quickly crossed over to Taiwan.
Then, they made Taipei the capital and established a country called the Republic of China (Taiwan).
However, China claims Taiwan as part of its country.
Taiwan strongly opposes that claim.
On this issue, the international community largely supports China's view, so most countries do not recognize Taiwan as a legitimate country.
However, Taiwan is actively engaging in cultural and economic exchanges with many countries based on its economic and technological prowess.
--- p.17
Beginning in 1821, the U.S. government relocated some freed black people to the west coast of Africa.
That is now Liberia.
“Now, you will build a ‘Little America in Africa.’
America will help you settle down and live here.”
The immigrants brought with them American culture, religion, and political systems.
And in 1847, Liberia declared independence as Africa's first republic.
The name 'Liberia' comes from the word 'liberty', which means 'freedom'.
Because Liberia was founded with the help of the United States, its flag was modeled after the American flag.
--- p.145
In 1770, British Captain James Cook anchored in what is now Sydney.
He submitted the following report to the British government:
“This continent is worth colonizing.
“The land is vast and the resources are abundant.”
Then the British government decided to establish Australia as a new colony and send convicts to pioneer it.
Europeans began to settle in earnest when eleven ships carrying 700 prisoners and 200 guards landed.
The prisoners worked hard to build the city, breaking rocks to make roads and erecting churches and government offices.
Thus, with the foundation of the country laid, it gained independence from Britain in 1901.
Australia has a vast land area, abundant resources, and developed agriculture and livestock farming.
There are also many interesting animals that cannot be seen on other continents, such as kangaroos and koalas.
Australia is often referred to as 'Australia'.
At first, the Kuomintang had the upper hand due to its larger number of soldiers and weapons, but in the end, the Communists won.
The Kuomintang quickly crossed over to Taiwan.
Then, they made Taipei the capital and established a country called the Republic of China (Taiwan).
However, China claims Taiwan as part of its country.
Taiwan strongly opposes that claim.
On this issue, the international community largely supports China's view, so most countries do not recognize Taiwan as a legitimate country.
However, Taiwan is actively engaging in cultural and economic exchanges with many countries based on its economic and technological prowess.
--- p.17
Beginning in 1821, the U.S. government relocated some freed black people to the west coast of Africa.
That is now Liberia.
“Now, you will build a ‘Little America in Africa.’
America will help you settle down and live here.”
The immigrants brought with them American culture, religion, and political systems.
And in 1847, Liberia declared independence as Africa's first republic.
The name 'Liberia' comes from the word 'liberty', which means 'freedom'.
Because Liberia was founded with the help of the United States, its flag was modeled after the American flag.
--- p.145
In 1770, British Captain James Cook anchored in what is now Sydney.
He submitted the following report to the British government:
“This continent is worth colonizing.
“The land is vast and the resources are abundant.”
Then the British government decided to establish Australia as a new colony and send convicts to pioneer it.
Europeans began to settle in earnest when eleven ships carrying 700 prisoners and 200 guards landed.
The prisoners worked hard to build the city, breaking rocks to make roads and erecting churches and government offices.
Thus, with the foundation of the country laid, it gained independence from Britain in 1901.
Australia has a vast land area, abundant resources, and developed agriculture and livestock farming.
There are also many interesting animals that cannot be seen on other continents, such as kangaroos and koalas.
Australia is often referred to as 'Australia'.
--- p.153
Publisher's Review
Introducing 70 countries that elementary school students should know.
There are over 200 different countries on Earth.
However, with the exception of neighboring countries and a few major powers, we often don't know much about other countries.
This book provides essential knowledge about the history, culture, and geography of various countries around the world for elementary school students through fun cartoons and friendly stories.
As you travel around the globe reading about interesting countries, your curiosity about the world will naturally be satisfied.
You can understand world history and international relations through the story of how countries were created.
Taiwan was founded by the Kuomintang after its defeat in the Chinese Civil War, and its relationship with China is still not good.
Israel is a country that was established by the Jewish people after they expelled the Palestinians, and has been at war with Palestine for decades.
If you know the background of a country's creation, you can naturally understand world history and even complex international relations.
Through this book, you can gain a wealth of knowledge about world history and develop an objective and critical perspective on the international community.
You can get a glimpse of each country's unique culture and traditions.
In Malaysia, there is a festival where people parade around with metal skewers pierced through their backs or tongues, and in Spain, there is a festival where people throw tomatoes at each other.
Also, in Myanmar, there is a tradition of boys experiencing the life of a monk.
By encountering such unfamiliar yet interesting cultures and traditions, you will be able to develop an understanding and respect for diversity.
A four-panel comic filled with cheerful laughter and sharp satire.
The four-panel cartoon in "So This Country Was Created" is entertaining, clearly reveals the story's theme, and stimulates interest in the story that will unfold in writing.
It also criticizes history through sharp satire.
As children laugh out loud while reading comics, they will unknowingly encounter weighty topics like invasion by powerful nations, environmental issues, and human rights issues.
Also, below the four-panel cartoon, there is an information corner that shows the capital, area, and population of each country, so you can look up the information you need like in a dictionary.
There are over 200 different countries on Earth.
However, with the exception of neighboring countries and a few major powers, we often don't know much about other countries.
This book provides essential knowledge about the history, culture, and geography of various countries around the world for elementary school students through fun cartoons and friendly stories.
As you travel around the globe reading about interesting countries, your curiosity about the world will naturally be satisfied.
You can understand world history and international relations through the story of how countries were created.
Taiwan was founded by the Kuomintang after its defeat in the Chinese Civil War, and its relationship with China is still not good.
Israel is a country that was established by the Jewish people after they expelled the Palestinians, and has been at war with Palestine for decades.
If you know the background of a country's creation, you can naturally understand world history and even complex international relations.
Through this book, you can gain a wealth of knowledge about world history and develop an objective and critical perspective on the international community.
You can get a glimpse of each country's unique culture and traditions.
In Malaysia, there is a festival where people parade around with metal skewers pierced through their backs or tongues, and in Spain, there is a festival where people throw tomatoes at each other.
Also, in Myanmar, there is a tradition of boys experiencing the life of a monk.
By encountering such unfamiliar yet interesting cultures and traditions, you will be able to develop an understanding and respect for diversity.
A four-panel comic filled with cheerful laughter and sharp satire.
The four-panel cartoon in "So This Country Was Created" is entertaining, clearly reveals the story's theme, and stimulates interest in the story that will unfold in writing.
It also criticizes history through sharp satire.
As children laugh out loud while reading comics, they will unknowingly encounter weighty topics like invasion by powerful nations, environmental issues, and human rights issues.
Also, below the four-panel cartoon, there is an information corner that shows the capital, area, and population of each country, so you can look up the information you need like in a dictionary.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 30, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 164 pages | 350g | 148*210*12mm
- ISBN13: 9791174670397
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation
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