Countries

The island’s geographic location and the presence of natural harbors gave Sri Lanka great strategic and commercial importance.

Singapore is a republic belonging to the British Commonwealth.

Sri Lanka has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Of South Africa's nearly 55 million population, 10% are HIV positive.

The Japanese consider number four unlucky.

In the 19th century, three currents emerged in Cuban society: those in favor of reform and Spanish rule - the reformists; those in favor of incorporating Cuba into the United States - the annexationists; and those in favor of independence - the independents.

Russia is the leading exporter of oil and natural gas.

During the Middle Ages, the Principality of Arbanon (Arbër) and the Sicilian union known as the Medieval Kingdom of Albania were established.

Along the coast, there are Dinaric Mountains, which include mountain ranges: Gorski Kotar, Kapela, Dinara, with the highest Croatian peak - Dinara (1831 m) and Velebit, which is the most extensive mountain range in Croatia.

For many centuries, a merchant trade route passed through Zanzibar.