Rival government and "Islamic State" (ISIS) control in Libya, August 2015 (click for free full-size map and article)
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Inside this Review of 2015:
- New countries, breakaway states, and micronations
- Country name, capital, and flag changes
- Border changes and disputed territories
- Countries joining international organizations
- Recognition of disputed countries
- Rebel control in conflict zones
- Sea borders and seabed claims
- New states and provinces
- Currency changes
- World time zone changes
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