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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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New Zealand

It was inhabited roughly 800 years ago by Polynesian people.

It is one of the last landmasses settled by people.

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Bulgaria

The inhabitants of Sofia won the world record for feasting at the longest table.

3000 feasters took part in the feast at a table almost 400 meters long and drank 500 liters of rakija, thus achieving a Guinness record.

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Florida

Most of the citrus fruit is produced in Florida, and orange juice is an official state beverage.

According to research conducted in 2006, 74 percent of oranges, 58 percent of tangerines, and 54 per ...

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Japan

Japanese trains are one of the most punctual in the world, with an average delay of 18 seconds.

The Japanese are very honorable people, it is thus not uncommon to witness the train staff bowing to passengers in apology for the delay.

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Philippines

The national flower of the Philippines is Jasminum sambac - (Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine), called Sampaguita by Filipinos.

It is a species of jasmine native to tropical Asia, commonly cultivated there as an ornamental plant ...

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Croatia

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.

UNESCO has recognized Velebit as a World Biosphere Reserve.

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Thailand

In Bangkok there is the Grand Palace with the temple of Wat Phra Kaew - "Temple of the Emerald Buddha".

This palace served as the official residence of the King of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th c ...

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South Korea

The area of South Korea is 100.210 square kilometers.

Almost 52 million Koreans live in such a small area.

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England

England is connected to France by a railway tunnel called Channel Tunnel (also Eurotunnel or Chunnel).

Since 1914, it has been the only fixed link between Britain and mainland Europe. It is 50.45 kilometers long and connects Folkestone with Coquelles.

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Germany

German is the official language in five countries.

It is spoken in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, and Lichtenstein. Over 100 million people speak the German language around the world.

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A country with three cities as its capital

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One of the oldest European countries

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One of the smallest countries in Europe

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To benefit all people

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The third largest country in South America

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The westernmost country in Europe

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39 facts about Ireland

Emerald Isle

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31 facts about Austria

A landlocked country in the Eastern Alps

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Land of religious tolerance and fabolous Knödels

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A country on the Indochinese Peninsula

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Land of Eagles

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One of the highest situated African countries

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

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South America's largest country

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A paradise island in the Indian Ocean

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