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Sunday, 20 September 2026
37 facts about Slovakia
37 facts about Slovakia
A land of castles and palaces
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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Cuba
The colonial authorities caused the extermination of the local population by introducing the encomienda system (slavery and control over the Indian population).
In the first half of the 16th century, black slaves were brought to Cuba to work on plantations. From 1797, the island became a major point of the slave trade.
Zanzibar
The historical center of the capital is the Stone City - the old part of Zanzibar on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city's architecture is a mixture of Arab, Indian, European, and African cultures. Characteristic ...
Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and the sixth most populous country in the world.
The population there is more than 213 million and accounts for about 17 percent of the total populat ...
Cuba
Fidel Castro made a name for himself in the Guinness Book of records.
The record was awarded to him for the longest speech delivered at the UN. It lasted 4 hours and 29 minutes. However, his longest speech was the one he gave in Cuba - it lasted 7 hours.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has no airport.
Only one private heliport operates there.
Argentina
Argentina is one of the most significant wine producers in the world.
Peru
Peru is a country with a centuries-old, rich history.
The earliest traces of human presence in this country date back to around 12.500 BC in the settlemen ...
Great Britain
The average Briton drinks 1.9 kg of tea a year.
The tradition of drinking tea in Great Britain dates back to the 18th century. Initially, it was a d ...
Peru
In 1825, Bolivia was created by separating from Upper Peru.
In 1845, slavery was abolished in Peru, financial reform was introduced, the railway was expanded an ...
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's highest mountain is the Grauspitz, with an altitude of 2599 m.