Countries

The longest river in Turkey is the Kizilirmak River, also known as the Halys River.

Forest areas in Austria cover 39% of the area.

The Vatican is located on Vatican Hill, near the right bank of the Tiban River.

There are approximately 3000 different species of plants growing in Albania, many of which are used for medicinal purposes.

The Polish system of nature protection has contributed to the restoration of many national animal populations.

In the 1990s, there was a crisis of confidence in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Sri Lanka has the highest biodiversity per unit area among Asian countries in terms of flowering plants and vertebrates, with the exception of birds.

Bulgaria has very fertile soil, especially in the Danube Plain, where there are chernozems lying on loess.

Religious syncretism is very evident in Cuba.

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.