New Zealand was one of the first countries to take part.

新西兰是第一个参加的国家。

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Germany was one of the first countries to announce a change in direction.

德国是首批宣布变更方向的国家之一。

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Kazakhstan was flying high until it was one of the first countries to be hit by the global financial crisis.

在成为首批受全球金融危机冲击的国家之一之前，哈萨克斯坦一直高歌猛进。

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Pakistan was also one of the first countries to strongly condemn the bombings.

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India was one of the first countries to mine diamonds, which were discovered there in the 4th century B.

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Kazakhstan was flying high until it was one of the first countries to be hit by the global financial crisis.

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