Countries

New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy.

The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country with an area of 148,460 km2 (57,320 sq mi).

The world's largest natural pearl was found off the coast of the Philippines, on the island of Palawan.

Germany produces more than 1,500 types of sausage and 300 types of bread.

It is also home to the only species of alpine parrot–kea.

Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of rose and lavender oils, which are widely used in the perfume industry.

Croatia has 1185 islands, most of which are fragments of land. The only exceptions are Brusnik and Jabuka, which are of volcanic origin.

The Czech Republic is a highland and mountainous country, lowland areas, mainly in the form of river valleys and depressions, occupy 24%. Upland areas (300-800 m above sea level) cover 72% of the country's area, and mountains only 4%.

Iguazu Falls form the largest waterfall system in the world.

30% of the country's area is covered by mixed forests, with deciduous forests predominating.