Countries

It is the home for the oldest construction company, Kongo Gumi.

There are a number of extraterritorial properties of the Holy See that are not part of Vatican territory.

During World War II, Singapore passed into Japanese possession.

Gunpowder and fireworks were invented in China.

Only 5% of the country is covered by natural vegetation, protected in reserves.

The North Island of New Zealand has a Guinness Record for the longest place name in the world.

In Kremnica, in central Slovakia, there is a mint considered to be the oldest facility of this type in the world.

There are 15 national parks designated in the country.

Singapore has a powerful army.

Dubrovnik, which was an independent state at the time, was the first to formally recognize the United States as a nation when it declared its independence.