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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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Uganda

The main tourist attractions in Uganda are wild animals, especially gorillas.

The vast majority of mountain gorillas are found in Bwindi National Park, with a few others in Mgahi ...

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Bangladesh

Although the country is less than the size of Wisconsin (which has 5,8 million residents), it is home to more than 160 million people.

More than 1,100 people per 1 km2 make Bangladesh one of the world's most densely populated countries.

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Portugal

Portugal is characterized by high levels of biodiversity, both on land and in the sea.

There are six terrestrial ecoregions: temperate mixed forests of the Azores Cantabrian mixed forest ...

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Panama

Panama does not have an army, it was disbanded after the US invasion of the country in 1989.

There are public forces whose main task is to maintain security, and public order and protect the co ...

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Japan

The most popular fast-food chain in Japan is KFC.

Among those celebrating Christmas, there is even a tradition of consuming a KFC Christmas dinner. The queues can be so long, many people order their dinners weeks in advance.

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Republic of South Africa

The interior of South Africa consists of a vast, in most places almost flat plateau called the High Weld, which ranges in height from 1000 to 2100 m.

The plateau is highest in the east and slopes gently towards the west and north. It is surrounded by ...

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Ireland

In the early 20th century, several events occurred that led to the adoption of the Constitution of Ireland.

In 1916, the Easter Rising broke out, then in 1921 the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed and the first I ...

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Japan

Slurping noodles in Japan is considered an acknowledgment of a tasty meal.

Typically, the Japanese slurp the noodles and then drink whatever broth the noodles were served with.

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Argentina

It is the second-largest country in South America.

It is also the eighth largest in the world.

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Bangladesh

Throughout Bangladesh, rivers play a major role.

They are the main source of water for agriculture and the main arteries of transport. The length of ...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...