Countries

Friday, 12 December 2025

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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Ireland

The conquest of Ireland by England began in the 12th century.

Most Irish rulers paid tribute to Henry II, but this conquest was partial, the English never managed ...

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Peru

Peru is the fourth most populous country in South America.

Its population is approximately 28 million people. Every fourth citizen of the country lives in Lima ...

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Uganda

Animals typical of savannahs live in Uganda.

These are mainly: antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes, and big cats, including lions and cheetahs. Its wo ...

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a developing country.

It is the highest-ranked country in South Asia in terms of development and has the second-highest pe ...

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Croatia

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

These two islands are small and uninhabited, have powerful winds and no drinking water. Compasses do ...

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Bangladesh

The area that is now Bangladesh was part of India under British rule. It was part of a historical land called Bengal.

In 1947, Bengal was divided into West Bengal, which became part of India, and East Bengal, a province of Pakistan. Till 1971, there was a struggle in East Bengal to free it from Pakistani occupation.

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Cuba

There are five universities in Cuba, the most important scientific institution being the Cuban Academy of Sciences in Havana, founded in 1962.

In Cuba, schooling is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15. Children wear unifor ...

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Poland

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

These include the European bison, the European beaver, the mute swan, the peregrine falcon and the elk.

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New Zealand

Since the release of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, New Zealand has become referred to as Middle-earth.

The trilogy was filmed in the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. The journey to Middle-earth begin ...

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Poland

Earplugs, kerosene lamps, and bulletproof vests are all Poles' inventions.

It's a country of many talented people. Here is a list of some Polish inventions: automatic railway ...

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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 ...