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Tuesday, 27 October 2026
37 facts about Slovakia
37 facts about Slovakia
A land of castles and palaces
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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Egypt
The first capital of ancient Egypt was Memphis.
It was most likely founded by Pharaoh Aha, Narmer's successor. Memphis is 22 kilometers from Cairo.
Cuba
The landscape of Cuba is quite varied, with most of the country being lowland (70%).
The largest mountain concentration is in the eastern part of the country, and the highest peaks rise ...
Japan
The largest seafood market in the world is the Toyosu Market in Tokyo.
It gained fame for tuna auctions, that start at 5 am.
Bulgaria
In the Balkan mountain range there is the largest waterfall in Bulgaria and the largest in the entire Balkans - Raysko Praskalo (124.5 m).
There are about 260 lakes of glacial origin in the Pirin Mountains and Rila Mountains.
Ireland
In the 5th-6th centuries, the population of Ireland was fully Christianized.
According to tradition, Saint Patrick played an essential role in the Christianization of the countr ...
Kazakhstan
Kazakhs are a people classified as Turkic peoples, living mainly in Kazakhstan, but also in China, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Mongolia.
Depending on their former area of residence, tribal affiliation, kinship, and alliances formed, the ...
Switzerland
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report rates the Swiss economy as the most competitive in the world.
Switzerland is recognized by the European Union as the most innovative country in Europe and the most innovative country in the Global Innovation Index in 2020.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is famous for its beautiful Black Sea beaches and resorts, which attract tourists, mainly from Romania, Greece, Germany, Russia, and Turkey - in 2016, the country was visited by 8.252 million people.
To promote tourism, the Bulgarian national movement - 100 Tourist Places of Bulgaria - was founded t ...
Mauritius
Mauritius is an upland island with altitudes ranging from 300 to 800 meters above sea level.
The terrain rises from the coastal plains to the central plateau, where it reaches an altitude of 67 ...
Thailand
Thailand adopted the metric system in 1923, but the old Thai units are still in common use, especially for land measurement.
Years are numbered as BE (Buddhist Era) in educational institutions, civil service, government, cont ...