Countries

It is generally believed that Christopher Columbus's crew discovered cigars while exploring the island. Cuba is one of the world's largest exporters of cigars, which are the country's fourth most important export commodity (Cuba's main export is nickel, which accounts for 4% of total world production of this raw material).

Singapore has a dense network of short rivers.

Switzerland has an outstanding record in environmental protection among developed countries.

Underground corridors and shopping malls connect most buildings in Singapore.

Freed from the Turkish threat, the empire flourished, especially in culture and art.

The English domination in Ireland, which began in the 12th century, ended only at the beginning of the 20th century.

Portugal as a country was founded during the early Christian Reconquista.

The color of mourning in most of China is white.

The highest peak in North Korea is Mount Pektu, a dormant stratovolcano.

The German name for Austria, Österreich, comes from the Old High German Ostarrichi, which meant "eastern land" and first appeared in a document from 996.