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Monday, 9 March 2026
37 facts about Slovakia
37 facts about Slovakia
A land of castles and palaces
Slovakia is a small landlocked country that was established in its present form after the division of Czechoslovakia in 1993. It is one of the countri ...

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Austria
The country's area is 83.879 square kilometers.
The estimated population of Austria according to data from 2020 is 8.935.112 people, with a population density of 106 people/km2.
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Argentina
Argentina is a homeland of tango, which occurs in UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Site in 2009.
Argentine’s tango is characterized by improvisation and closeness of partners.
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Panama
The national and official language of Panama is Spanish.
In addition to Spanish, several indigenous languages (Ngäbe, Buglé, Kuna, Emberá, Wounaan, Naso Tjer ...
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Albania
Albania is a candidate for membership in the European Union.
Its accession to the EU is supported by 96% of citizens. Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009.
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New Zealand
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy.
The head of the country is King Charles III, represented by a governor-general.
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Peru
One of the highest railway lines in the world (until recently the highest) is the Lima-La Oroya-Cerro de Pasco line, built by Polish engineer Ernest Malinowski.
The higher railway line is in Tibet.The railway was intended to enable the transport of mineral reso ...
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Vatican City
The Vatican has its foot military formation that acts as a bodyguard for the Pope - the Swiss Guard.
The Swiss Guard is considered the smallest and oldest existing army in the world, having been formal ...
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Czech Republic
The Czech state is proud of its symbols, which include the large and small Czech coat of arms, the Czech flag, the flag of the Czech President, the state seal, the Czech national colors (white, red, and blue), and the anthem ("Where My Home Is").
The crown of Saint Wenceslas, which is a national relic and an unofficial symbol of Czech statehood ...
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Zanzibar
A very popular beauty treatment in Zanzibar is a relaxation massage, offered by many women.
The massage is performed with the following oils: coconut, ylang ylang, and kraft (cloves in Swahili).
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Brazil
It is considered the country with the greatest biodiversity of all countries in the world.
It has the most known species of plants (55.000), freshwater fish (3000), and mammals (more than 689 ...
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34 facts about Republic of South Africa
34 facts about Republic of South Africa
A country with three cities as its capital
South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It is inhabited by a multi-ethnic society encompassing many different cultures, languages, and rel ...
34 facts about Bulgaria
34 facts about Bulgaria
One of the oldest European countries
Bulgaria is a small country in southeastern Europe, not much larger than Iceland or the American state of Tennessee. Its surface is very diversified t ...
45 facts about Switzerland
45 facts about Switzerland
One of the smallest countries in Europe
Switzerland is one of the most interesting countries. It is a small landlocked country at the junction of Western, Central, and Southern Europe, assoc ...
15 facts about South Korea
15 facts about South Korea
To benefit all people
The motto of this country is very altruistic but reflects the spirit of the South Korean nation. Although in the 1970s it lagged behind North Korea's ...
43 facts about Peru
43 facts about Peru
The third largest country in South America
Peru is an Andean country in South America whose territory has a rich, centuries-old history. There were several significant Native American civilizat ...
37 facts about Portugal
37 facts about Portugal
The westernmost country in Europe
Portugal is a relatively small country on the western edge of Europe. For years, this country has been attracting tourists from all over the world wit ...
39 facts about Ireland
39 facts about Ireland
Emerald Isle
Ireland is a Western European country located on the island of the same name. It occupies most of the island, which it shares with Northern Ireland an ...
31 facts about Austria
31 facts about Austria
A landlocked country in the Eastern Alps
Austria is a small country located in Central Europe. It is a mountainous country, with two-thirds of the area covered by the Alps. Due to its mountai ...
27 facts about Czech Republic
27 facts about Czech Republic
Land of religious tolerance and fabolous Knödels
The Czech Republic is a small, upland, and mountainous country in Central Europe, whose area is nearly 79.000 square kilometers. Just over 10.5 millio ...
31 facts about Thailand
31 facts about Thailand
A country on the Indochinese Peninsula
Thailand is an Asian country located in its south-eastern part, famous for its interesting culture and religious architecture. This exotic country, wh ...
25 facts about Albania
25 facts about Albania
Land of Eagles
Albania is a small country located on the Balkan Peninsula. This small and economically underdeveloped country is characterized by a mountainous lands ...
32 facts about Uganda
32 facts about Uganda
One of the highest situated African countries
Uganda is a landlocked African country located on Africa's largest lake and the Nile basin. It is a country of young people - over two-thirds of its i ...
15 facts about Egypt
15 facts about Egypt
The home of the calendar, door lock, toothpaste and make-up
More than five thousand years have passed since the first unification and formation of a larger statehood, but Egypt was inhabited by various tribes a ...
31 facts about Brazil
31 facts about Brazil
South America's largest country
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America and one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. A former Portuguese ...
24 facts about Zanzibar
24 facts about Zanzibar
A paradise island in the Indian Ocean
Zanzibar is the largest island of the archipelago of the same name located in the Indian Ocean. It is a destination for many tourists looking for both ...
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