Countries

The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.

On the island of Dugi Otok, the furthest out to sea element of the triple island ring, west of Zadar, is the famous salt lake Mir.

The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report rates the Swiss economy as the most competitive in the world.

Uganda is one of the highest countries in Africa.

The founding document of New Zealand was the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the Māori and the British Crown.

The original inhabitants of Ireland were hunters and gatherers - they came from the European continent around 8000 BC.

Most of the citrus fruit is produced in Florida, and orange juice is an official state beverage.

Florida is the most prone to hurricanes states of the US. Hurricane season starts on 1st June and lasts till 30th November, however, serious storms can occur outside this season as easily.

There are over 800 species of birds in South Africa.

Dubrovnik, which was an independent state at the time, was the first to formally recognize the United States as a nation when it declared its independence.