Countries

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

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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Brazil

It is the world's largest producer of amethyst, topaz and agate.

It is one of the major producers of tourmaline, emerald, aquamarine, and garnet.

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Singapore

There is almost no agriculture in Singapore, and aquarium fish farming is the most important.

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Poland

Currently, there are 23 national parks in Poland.

The oldest is "Białowieża" National Park, established in 1932. The youngest is "Ujście Warty" National Park, which was established in 2001.

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Ireland

In the early 20th century, several events occurred that led to the adoption of the Constitution of Ireland.

In 1916, the Easter Rising broke out, then in 1921 the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed and the first I ...

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's population is very diverse.

The largest ethnic groups are Kazakhs (about 68.5%) and Russians (over 18.8%).

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Austria

There are four passes in the Austrian Alps that are of key communication importance.

These are: the Semmering Pass, the Pyrhn Pass, and the Tauern Pass. The roads leading through these ...

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Germany

The traditional German breakfast is a white sausage dish.

Despite producing a vast selection of sausages, white sausage is considered a favorite by Germans.

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Portugal

The most delicious pineapples grow in the Azores.

They are extremely aromatic, although smaller than those from South America or Hawaii. They grow in ...

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar is also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the site of the shortest international armed conflict in history.

It was an English-Zanzibar conflict that broke out on August 27, 1896, and lasted 45 minutes. About 600 people died during this war.

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Poland

Poland has had at least five capitals throughout its history.

Gniezno was the capital city until 1038, when it was almost completely destroyed during an invasion ...

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20 facts about Great Britain

Keep calm and carry on

Great Britain is an island country in Western Europe. Its beginnings were quite modest when in 1603 its two component countries - England and Scotland ...

24 facts about North Korea

North Korea's motto: A strong and prosperous state

This country, distant to us and difficult to access as a tourist, holds many secrets. The way power is exercised there and what daily life is like for ...

32 facts about Kazakhstan

Land of the free people

Kazakhstan is associated with vast expanses of space, with steppes, yurts, rural huts and gloomy apartment blocks that remember the Soviet era. The co ...

24 facts about Philippines

An area with one of the world's greatest biodiversity

The Philippines, an archipelago hiding in its embrace of countless islands that constitute a kind of pearl of Southeast Asia, captivates with its extr ...

26 facts about Faroe Islands

Thou, fairest land of mine

The Faroe Islands are one of the three countries of the Kingdom of Denmark, along with mainland Denmark and Greenland. The head of state is Denmark’s ...

25 facts about Mauritius

The island whose worldwide fame was brought by two postage stamps

Mauritius, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a paradisical corner known not only for its white beaches and azure lagoons but also for its extraordinar ...

21 facts about Vatican City

Stato della Città del Vaticano

Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, located in the heart of Rome, the capital of Italy. Its history dates back more than two th ...

19 facts about Nigeria

Giant of Africa

Located in West Africa, Nigeria is the continent’s most populous country and one of its most culturally and naturally diverse. From the lush rainfores ...

22 facts about Panama

A country that connects North America to South America

Panama is a country located in the heart of Central America, connecting North and South America, as well as the cultures, histories, and landscapes of ...

15 facts about Florida

Sunshine state

This beautiful, sunny state is hardly ever covered with snow. Even in the winter, the temperatures rarely drop below 0 degrees Celsius. It’s a popular ...

24 facts about Sri Lanka

The “Land of Smiles”

Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean. Previously, until 1972, both the country and the island on which it lies were known to the world a ...

39 facts about Japan

The Land of Cherry Blossom

Japan is one of the most fascinating places in the world. It possesses a rich and complex cultural heritage, but at the same time is among the most te ...

35 facts about New Zealand

Aotearoa

New Zealand is a country of records. It has the largest insects, and the smallest dolphins, and even its extinct birds were the largest. It is known w ...

47 facts about Cuba

El Caiman or El Cocodrilo

Cuba, a country located in the Caribbean Sea - also called the long green lizard because of its shape. Colonial architecture, cigar factories, beautif ...

33 facts about Singapore

The golden pearl of Asia

Located between Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore is an island, a state, and a city. Small in area, it is a cosmopolitan, fabulously wealthy metropoli ...