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Sunday, 4 October 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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Cuba
There is a statue of John Lennon in Havana.
From 1964 to 1966, the Beatles' music was officially banned in Cuba. It was not played on the radio ...
Slovakia
In Kremnica, in central Slovakia, there is a mint considered to be the oldest facility of this type in the world.
The beginnings of its activity date back to 1328. Currently, the Kremnica mint mints, among others, Slovak euro coins.
England
Queen Elizabeth II is related to Vlad the Impaler, best known as Count Dracula.
Although the relationship is relatively remote, it cannot be disputed.
Japan
There are two major religions in Japan–Buddhism, and Shinto.
Shinto originated in Japan and is strictly tight to Japanese culture. Buddhism was imported in the 6 ...
Japan
The life expectancy in Japan is the second highest in the world.
The average age is 84 years. There are over 90,500 centenarians in Japan as of September 1st, 2022.
Cuba
In the 19th century, three currents emerged in Cuban society: those in favor of reform and Spanish rule - the reformists; those in favor of incorporating Cuba into the United States - the annexationists; and those in favor of independence - the independents.
The independence camp, which simultaneously endeavored to abolish slavery and establish democracy, g ...
Turkey
The average life expectancy is 72 years for men and 76 years for women.
Bangladesh
In Dhaka, one of the primary means of transportation is a rickshaw.
About 400 thousand of them ply on the city streets every day, which is a world record.
Croatia
In the Cathedral of the Assumption in Dubrovnik, in the main altar, you can admire the work of Titian "Assumption of the Virgin."
Several paintings by painters associated with Raphael can also be seen there. In the church is burie ...
Australia
During winter, the country’s area covered by snow is larger than Switzerland’s.