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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which place in World is named as the World Book Capital 2019 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently?

A	Sharjah
B	Iran
C	Sydney
D	Torronto

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -It was a great honor for the UAE when Sharjah was designated by UNESCO as the 2019 World Book Capital, in recognition of the city’s determined and steadfast efforts in promoting books and literacy and elevating the cultural movement in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) was named World Book Capital for the year 2019 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee which met at the Headquarters of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) at La Haye.

Detailed explanation-3: -UNESCO adopted the 31 C/Resolution 29, in 2001, establishing the World Book Capital (WBC) programme and naming Madrid as the first WBC city in 2001.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has named Accra (Ghana) as UNESCO World Book Capital (WB) for 2023.

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