“Shukran.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Saudi Arabia)

Why no Saudi Arabia? (Saudi Arabia was considered for EPCOT World Showcase after being part of EPCOT Millenium Village in 2000.)
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“Doumo arigatou.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – Japan)

Japan premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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“Spasibo.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Russia.)

Why no Russia? (Russia’s possible addition to EPCOT World Showcase were shelved after the fall of the Soviet Union.)
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“Thank you.” ( EPCOT World Showcase – The American Adventure)

The American Adventure premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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“Shukran.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – The United Arab Emirates.)

Why no United Arab Emirates? (United Arab Emirates was part of the original plan for EPCOT World Showcase but the idea scrapped before it was ever announced.)
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“Molte grazie.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – Italy)

Italy premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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