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Monday, 17 August 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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Vatican City
The most important scientific institution in the Vatican is the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Founded in 1603, it has 80 members appointed by the Pope from among distinguished scholars from arou ...
Portugal
Portugal is home to the second longest bridge in Europe (after the Crimean Bridge).
This is the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which connects the bank of the Tagus River near Lisbon (in Sacavem) with the town of Montijo on the other side of the river. Its length is 17.2 km.
Brazil
In the 17th century, gold and diamond deposits were discovered in Brazil.
Bandeirantes - armed adventurers who also engaged in the Indian slave trade - then appeared. In the 18th century, cotton cultivation was introduced there.
Vatican City
The official residence of the Pope in the Vatican is the Apostolic Palace, also known as the Palace of Sixtus V.
It serves not only residential but also administrative functions. The building contains papal apartm ...
Zanzibar
On the island, the day starts every day at 6 a.m. (sunrise). It is delayed by 6 hours compared to the official time.
In Zanzibar, it is customary to use some form of local, unofficial solar time.
Albania
Just before World War II, Albania was occupied by Italy.
After the fall of the Axis powers, Albania became a communist state - the People's Socialist Republi ...
China
The Chinese invented kites about 3000 years ago.
They were used during battles to intimidate the opponent.
Turkey
Camel wrestling is an annual Turkish festival taking place between November and March.
Male camels wrestle as a response to a female camel in heat led before them. It originated about 1,0 ...
Uganda
Uganda has 32 legally protected areas, which cover 8% of the country.
There are seven national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mount Elg ...
Singapore
There is almost no agriculture in Singapore, and aquarium fish farming is the most important.