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Thursday, 27 August 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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Australia
There are two species of monotremes in Australia that act as an interface between reptiles and mammals.
Monotremes are oviparous, and their digestive system, reproductive and excretory systems have a shared outlet.
New Zealand
Sign language is one of the three official national languages of New Zealand.
Faroe Islands
Almost all of the Faroese people are Christians.
The islands were Christianized in 999 by Sigmundur Brestisson (the Faroese Viking chief who initiate ...
Switzerland
30% of the country's area is covered by mixed forests, with deciduous forests predominating.
The fauna of Switzerland is typical of European mixed and mountain forests (roe deer, wild boars, de ...
Czech Republic
The Czech state is proud of its symbols, which include the large and small Czech coat of arms, the Czech flag, the flag of the Czech President, the state seal, the Czech national colors (white, red, and blue), and the anthem ("Where My Home Is").
The crown of Saint Wenceslas, which is a national relic and an unofficial symbol of Czech statehood ...
Portugal
Portugal is currently one of the slowest developing countries in Europe.
In 2007, The Economist described Portugal as "the sick man of Europe".
New Zealand
Māori’s Haka are one of the most recognizable ceremonial performances.
They are typically performed by groups of men and women at weddings and funerals, to greet distingui ...
Singapore
The independent Republic of Singapore was proclaimed in 1965.
Singapore became a member of the United Nations in the same year.
Germany
The name Germany derives from the same Slavic root as “mute”, “stranger”.
It depicts the language barrier that existed between Germanic and Slavic tribes.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has no army of its own.
Switzerland provides its external security.