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Sunday, 17 May 2026

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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Argentina

The southern part of the country is called Patagonia. It has a dry, windy climate with cold winters.

In Patagonia live sea lions, seals, and penguins.

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Austria

Forest areas in Austria cover 39% of the area.

The fauna of Austria is typical of the continental European temperate climate area. Large mammals in ...

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Panama

A dominant feature of Panama’s geography is the mountain range that stretches across the Isthmus of Panama, forming the watershed.

This range, commonly referred to by geographers as the Cordillera Central, is called the Cordillera ...

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Ireland

Even during his lifetime, he became famous for many miracles.

According to legend, he restored sight to the blind, revived the dead, and freed Ireland from a plag ...

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Argentina

At the turn of 2001 and 2002, Argentina had as many as five presidents within two weeks.

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Thailand

Animals typical of the Indochina Region live in Thailand.

Large mammals are represented by Indian elephants, bantengs, and formerly also by Sumatran rhinos. T ...

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Turkey

Turks do not treat chicken as meat.

It is common to offer chicken as a vegetarian version of a meal.

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Brazil

There are more than 1.7 million kilometers of land roads in the country.

Of these, 215.000 kilometers are paved roads, and about 14.000 kilometers are highways and other dua ...

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Zanzibar

On the northern tip of the island is the fishing village of Nungwi, which is considered a traditional center for building dhows.

These are traditional Arab sailing ships, with one or more sails. Until the 1960s, dhows operated co ...

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Germany

Escaping from prison in Germany is not considered a crime.

The Germans consider a will to be free as a fundamental human right. However, committing crimes while on the run will end in punishment.

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34 facts about Republic of South Africa

A country with three cities as its capital

South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It is inhabited by a multi-ethnic society encompassing many different cultures, languages, and rel ...

34 facts about Bulgaria

One of the oldest European countries

Bulgaria is a small country in southeastern Europe, not much larger than Iceland or the American state of Tennessee. Its surface is very diversified t ...

45 facts about Switzerland

One of the smallest countries in Europe

Switzerland is one of the most interesting countries. It is a small landlocked country at the junction of Western, Central, and Southern Europe, assoc ...

15 facts about South Korea

To benefit all people

The motto of this country is very altruistic but reflects the spirit of the South Korean nation. Although in the 1970s it lagged behind North Korea's ...

43 facts about Peru

The third largest country in South America

Peru is an Andean country in South America whose territory has a rich, centuries-old history. There were several significant Native American civilizat ...

37 facts about Portugal

The westernmost country in Europe

Portugal is a relatively small country on the western edge of Europe. For years, this country has been attracting tourists from all over the world wit ...

39 facts about Ireland

Emerald Isle

Ireland is a Western European country located on the island of the same name. It occupies most of the island, which it shares with Northern Ireland an ...

31 facts about Austria

A landlocked country in the Eastern Alps

Austria is a small country located in Central Europe. It is a mountainous country, with two-thirds of the area covered by the Alps. Due to its mountai ...

27 facts about Czech Republic

Land of religious tolerance and fabolous Knödels

The Czech Republic is a small, upland, and mountainous country in Central Europe, whose area is nearly 79.000 square kilometers. Just over 10.5 millio ...

31 facts about Thailand

A country on the Indochinese Peninsula

Thailand is an Asian country located in its south-eastern part, famous for its interesting culture and religious architecture. This exotic country, wh ...

25 facts about Albania

Land of Eagles

Albania is a small country located on the Balkan Peninsula. This small and economically underdeveloped country is characterized by a mountainous lands ...

32 facts about Uganda

One of the highest situated African countries

Uganda is a landlocked African country located on Africa's largest lake and the Nile basin. It is a country of young people - over two-thirds of its i ...

15 facts about Egypt

The home of the calendar, door lock, toothpaste and make-up

More than five thousand years have passed since the first unification and formation of a larger statehood, but Egypt was inhabited by various tribes a ...

31 facts about Brazil

South America's largest country

Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America and one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. A former Portuguese ...

24 facts about Zanzibar

A paradise island in the Indian Ocean

Zanzibar is the largest island of the archipelago of the same name located in the Indian Ocean. It is a destination for many tourists looking for both ...