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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

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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Slovakia

There was also Polish settlement in Slovakia from the 15th century.

Today, 4602 Poles live there. The areas where Poles lived became the subject of disputes between Pol ...

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Argentina

After abolishing divorces in the 1980s, Argentina became the infamous leader in this area.

Unofficially, the Argentines are claimed to be the most unfaithful nation of South America.

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Thailand

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular in the world.

Thai food combines five basic tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty. The herbs and spices mo ...

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Mauritius

Mauritius is home to a diverse flora and fauna not usually found in such a small area.

Contributing to this is the island’s volcanic origin, its age, its isolation, and its unique terrain ...

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Japan

Japan imports 80% of Jamaica’s yearly coffee production.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in Japan.

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Zanzibar

The most famous and sensual dance in Zanzibar is the Dumbak.

It is a traditional belly and hip dance with scarves, stimulating women's internal energy. Girls learn it from an early age.

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Argentina

The name Argentina derives from the Latin word argentum, meaning silver.

Its origin is related to the legend of Sierra de la Plata concerning Spanish and Portuguese conquist ...

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Bangladesh

Of the population of Bangladesh, 98% are Bengalis and the rest are mainly Biharis.

The official language is Bengali. The oldest text in Bengali is the Charyapada, which dates back to the 8th century.

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Republic of South Africa

In 1949, a law was introduced prohibiting mixed marriages.

In 1950, a law was introduced prohibiting sexual contact between representatives of different races. ...

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Thailand

Thailand adopted the metric system in 1923, but the old Thai units are still in common use, especially for land measurement.

Years are numbered as BE (Buddhist Era) in educational institutions, civil service, government, cont ...

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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 ...