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Sunday, 19 October 2025
30 facts about China
30 facts about China
A civilization that has existed continuously for 5000 years
China is the most populous country with the longest-living civilization in the world. It is the home of many inventions and a treasure trove of folk m ...

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Russia
The first McDonald’s restaurant opened on January 31, 1990, at Pushkin Square.
The queue in front of the restaurant stretched for several kilometers on an opening day.
Philippines
The Philippines has more than 200 natural protected areas.
Thanks to its geography and biodiversity, the Philippines has many nature parks that are major touri ...
Peru
This practice led to intensive deforestation and destruction of important habitats for wild animals in an area previously rich in biodiversity - there were, among others, monkeys, jaguars, and many butterflies.
In 2018 alone, almost 10.000 hectares of the Peruvian Amazon were destroyed as a result of illegal g ...
England
Queen Elizabeth II is related to Vlad the Impaler, best known as Count Dracula.
Although the relationship is relatively remote, it cannot be disputed.
Austria
Austria has numerous lakes.
The larger ones are of glacial origin and are located near the country's borders. The largest is Lak ...
Ireland
In the western part of Ireland, in County Mayo, there is Mount Saint Patrick (Croagh Patrick 764 m above sea level)
It is a pilgrimage site associated with the cult of the patron saint of Ireland. According to belief ...
Japan
The population of Japan is almost 99% ethnic.
Croatia
The island of Cres's attraction are carrion-eating griffon vultures, which can spot a carcass even from a distance of several kilometers.
Their weight can reach up to 7 kg, and the wingspan can exceed 2.5 m.
England
England has given birth to great musicians.
Some of the most famous include the Beatles, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Black Sabbath, The Cure, Radiohead, The Sex Pistols, and Led Zeppelin.
New Zealand
It is common for children in New Zealand to start school on their 5th birthday.