Countries

Thursday, 3 September 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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Russia

It has a population of over 146 million people.

In terms of population, it ranks 9th in the world.

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Poland

The Jagiellonians ruled Poland until 1573, when Sigismund II Augustus died childlessly.

After the king's death, a free election was introduced in the republic, which means that the nobilit ...

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Croatia

In 2009 Croatia joined NATO and, in July 2013, became a member of the European Union.

Croatia joined the EU as the 28th member of the community.

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Switzerland

Switzerland is the cradle of the Red Cross, one of the oldest and most famous humanitarian organizations in the world.

Geneva is the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is part of ...

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Uganda

The Victoria Nile, also known as the White Nile, one of the two main arms of the Nile, flows from Lake Victoria.

The White Nile and the Blue Nile (the longest and most water-rich tributary of the Nile) join near K ...

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Ireland

The national symbol of Ireland is the harp.

Its original still exists and dates back to around 1300 AD.

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Peru

In the 1860s, the Spanish tried to regain control over Peru - without success.

They fought a war with Peru and Chile, but in 1879 they were forced to recognize the country's indep ...

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Nigeria

Nigeria is considered to have a high crime rate.

It ranks 17th among the least peaceful countries in the world. In the first half of 2022, nearly six thousand people were killed there by jihadists, kidnappers, bandits, or the Nigerian army.

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Philippines

The marine waters of the Philippines cover nearly 2.2 million square kilometers.

These waters are part of the so-called Coral Triangle, a tropical marine area located in the Pacific ...

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Egypt

The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Saint Catherine.

It is located in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula and rises to an altitude of 2629 m above s ...

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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 ...