Countries

Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822.

The secret of the uniqueness of Cuban cigars lies above all in the ideal conditions for growing tobacco: 70% humidity and a correspondingly high temperature. Another important factor is the fertile red feralite soil, which is abundant in Cuba.

The oldest preserved artifacts from what is now Slovakia date back to 270.000 BC (early Paleolithic).

The islands have a climate that is described as temperate cool of the maritime variety.

The marine waters of the Philippines cover nearly 2.2 million square kilometers.

Portugal is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

Slovaks drink 12 liters of pure alcohol a year.

There are 1.42 billion people in the People's Republic of China.

Bangladesh is a lowland country occupying the area of the common delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.

Among the largest mammals in Bangladesh, Indian elephants are rare, as are gaurs (large, dark oxen, also known as Indian bison).