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Thursday, 15 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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Cuba
In the early 20th century, rum began to be produced on an industrial scale in Cuba.
It was mass-produced and its reputation became known throughout the world. When Prohibition was introduced in the United States in 1920, Americans came to Cuba in large numbers to drink alcohol.
Croatia
Croatia's best viewpoint is Mount Srd, which rises to a height of 412 m above sea level.
From here, you can see Stari Grad, Lokrum Island, Elaphite Islands, Korcula, the border with Bosnia ...
Brazil
Brazil's topography is varied, with mountains, plains, highlands and scrubland.
Much of the terrain lies at elevations ranging from 2000 m to 800 m. The main highland area occupies ...
England
England is connected to France by a railway tunnel called Channel Tunnel (also Eurotunnel or Chunnel).
Since 1914, it has been the only fixed link between Britain and mainland Europe. It is 50.45 kilometers long and connects Folkestone with Coquelles.
Great Britain
Great Britain is home to one of the most prestigious universities in the world - the University of Oxford.
Among the graduates of this university, there are as many as 56 Nobel Prize winners, 12 saints, and even one of the antipopes - Alexander V.
Australia
The capital city of Australia is Canberra.
The population of the capital is about 450,000 people.
New Zealand
The highest peak in New Zealand is the Aoraki/Mount Cook at 3,754 meters above sea level.
It is located in the Southern Alps.
Cuba
Castro was a person made famous by many records and surprising facts related to his life and activities.
He survived 630 attempts on his life during his political activities He loved cigars but stopped sm ...
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 ...
Switzerland
Switzerland has existed as a state in its current form since the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848.
Switzerland's forerunners established a protective alliance in the late 13th century, creating a loo ...