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Thursday, 19 February 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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Bangladesh
57% of Bangladesh's population is illiterate. An infamous statistic is the number of children who do not attend school.
For many children, education is a dream come true. It is the only way out of poverty. Many children ...
Peru
Peru is a country with a centuries-old, rich history.
The earliest traces of human presence in this country date back to around 12.500 BC in the settlemen ...
Croatia
In 1102, Croatia was annexed by Hungary.
Later Croatia was ruled by the Habsburgs, and some lands fell to the Ottoman Turks.
Bangladesh
The tallest building in Bangladesh is City Center Dhaka (171 m).
It is the first building in Bangladesh with a multi-story car park. It has 37 floors, 10 of which ar ...
Austria
Tourism is an important branch of the Austrian economy.
In 2015, the country was visited by 26.719 million tourists, generating revenues of $18.303 billion.
Australia
There are about 60 separate wine regions in Australia.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island country in North America, located on the island of Cuba in the archipelago of the Greater Antilles.
The Greater Antilles are part of a larger chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea, known as the Antill ...
Portugal
Portugal is home to the second longest bridge in Europe (after the Crimean Bridge).
This is the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which connects the bank of the Tagus River near Lisbon (in Sacavem) with the town of Montijo on the other side of the river. Its length is 17.2 km.
Panama
Panama’s shape resembles the letter “S.”
The country’s area is 78.200 square kilometers. The territory stretches for about 700 kilometers. At its narrowest point, it is about 50 kilometers, and at its widest about 200 kilometers.
Brazil
For 150 years, Brazil has been the world's largest producer of coffee.
It is a major exporter of soybeans, iron ore (the world's second-largest exporter), cellulose, corn, ...