Countries

Monday, 6 July 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 ...

Did you know?

Poland
During the time of the PRL (Polish People's Republic), the celebration of Independence Day was illegal.
Independence circles, including Piłsudski's circles, celebrated it illegally and the participants were suppressed.
Read all facts
Croatia
The island of Cres's attraction are carrion-eating griffon vultures, which can spot a carcass even from a distance of several kilometers.
Their weight can reach up to 7 kg, and the wingspan can exceed 2.5 m.
Read all facts
Mauritius
Homosexuality is prohibited by law on the island.
The morality article stipulates a penalty of up to five years in prison for same-sex sexual relations.
Read all facts
Germany
There is no tuition at Universities in Germany.
It applies to both national and international students.
Read all facts
Philippines
The Philippines is located on the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire - one of the most important and active seismic and volcanic regions in the world.
The territory experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Located in the east of the Philipp ...
Find out more
Japan
The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji.
It is an active stratovolcano, located on the island of Hunshū. It is 3,776 meters high.
Read all facts
Russia
Russia is the leading exporter of oil and natural gas.
The export of oil accounts for more than 60%. The network of all Russian gas and oil pipelines could encircle the globe six times.
Read all facts
Ireland
The Irish national and religious holiday, which is celebrated all over the world like no other, is Saint Patrick's Day.
The holiday is celebrated on March 17. It is a day off from work in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Newfo ...
Find out more
Turkey
The largest city in Turkey is Istanbul.
It is also the world’s only intercontinental city. The population of Istanbul is about 15 million people. In comparison, Ankara has a population of about 4,5 million people.
Read all facts
Portugal
Portugal is a significant center of pilgrimage tourism.
This is due to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, which is located in west-central Portugal, in th ...
Find out more
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 ...
More