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Thursday, 29 October 2026
30 facts about China
30 facts about China
A civilization that has existed continuously for 5000 years
China is the most populous country with the longest-living civilization in the world. It is the home of many inventions and a treasure trove of folk m ...

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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 ...
Peru
In colonial times, Baroque dominated in Peru, visible primarily in sacred art.
Many churches and religious works date from this period, such as the Church of La Compañía, and the ...
New Zealand
It is common for children in New Zealand to start school on their 5th birthday.
Thailand
The full name of the country is the Kingdom of Thailand.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, and under the 2017 constitution, the king is the head of stat ...
Philippines
The national bird of the Philippines is the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), known as the monkeyfish.
The Philippine eagle is the largest of the eagles - the world's largest bird of prey. It is a specie ...
Vatican City
The Vatican has its foot military formation that acts as a bodyguard for the Pope - the Swiss Guard.
The Swiss Guard is considered the smallest and oldest existing army in the world, having been formal ...
Bulgaria
There are three parts of the Balkans on the territory of Bulgaria: the Western Balkans, the Central Balkans, and the Eastern Balkans.
In the Central Balkans, there is the highest peak in the Balkans – Botev Peak with a height of 2376 m above sea level. The Eastern Balkans constitute the lowest part of the Bulgarian Balkans.
South Korea
Although the hostilities between North and South Korea ended on July 27, 1953, with the signing of an armistice, the war between the countries continues to this day. To this day, no peace has been concluded between the conflicting countries.
Under the armistice, hostilities ceased and a demilitarized zone "DMZ" operates in the area 2 km sou ...
Thailand
The capital of the country is Bangkok.
It is also the largest city in Thailand, located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River (the main riv ...
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are a toxin-free and healthy country.
There is no acid rain and the air is free of pollution.