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Sunday, 28 June 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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New Zealand

The Blue Lake in Nelson Lakes National Park is the world’s cleanest water tank, with a visibility range of 80 meters.

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South Korea

Koreans are born a year older than us (at least).

The age of a person born in Korea is counted from one, not from zero as in our country. This is beca ...

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Croatia

The Pazincica River, which flows through the Istrian capital Pazan, ends its course in the Fojba Cave, also known as the Pazinska Cave, 120 m deep.

Further on, it flows about 100 m below the city, forming two underground lakes connected by a siphon ...

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Poland

During the time of the PRL (Polish People's Republic), the celebration of Independence Day was illegal.

Independence circles, including Piłsudski's circles, celebrated it illegally and the participants were suppressed.

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Slovakia

Since January 1, 1993, Slovakia has again an independent state as the Slovak Republic.

In the same year, it also became a member of the UN. In 2004, it became a member of NATO, and since ...

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Australia

There are about 60 separate wine regions in Australia.

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Argentina

One of the biggest attractions of Argentina is a waterfall in Iguazu National Park.

It consists of 270 cascades, and its width is about 2,500 meters.

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Poland

Poland is divided into 16 voivodeships (provinces) consisting of 380 poviats (counties).

Also, Poland has 944 cities and 2477 municipalities.

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Brazil

Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822.

Portugal officially recognized Brazil on August 29, 1825. The monarchy, on the other hand, was overt ...

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North Korea

North Korea's military is the fourth largest globally.

Over 1.28 million soldiers are in active service and almost 6.5 million are reserve and paramilitary ...

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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 ...