The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Italy is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 116,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Italy include the Mediterranean Monk Seal, Fin Whale, and Northern Right Whale. Most peopIe in Italy speak Italian. The capital of Italy is Rome. The population of Italy is about 58 million.
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