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Monday, 11 May 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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Peru
Peruvian prose writer, essayist, and novelist Mario Vargas Llosa received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010.
Peruvian literature was initially passed down orally and has survived to this day in stories as folk ...
Mauritius
The original forests of Mauritius have been almost completely cleared - today lass than two percent of the native forests remain.
They are concentrated in the Black River Gorges National Park in the southwest, the Babmous mountain ...
Japan
Anime, one of the world’s most famous types of animation, originates in Japan.
Although in Japan the term anime refers to all animated works, worldwide it is known for its distinctive style, popularized in the 1960s by Japanese artist Osamu Tezuka.
Croatia
Near Dubrovnik is an excellent attraction for experienced divers who can see a merchant ship's wreck.
The ship ran into a mine in 1943 and sank. Remains of the cargo can still be seen around the ship, which rests at a depth of 23-55 meters.
Ireland
Halloween also has Celtic and Irish roots - it comes from the holiday of Samhain.
The world of magic in Ireland is alive and highly respected. It happens that fortune tellers are consulted before making an important decision.
Thailand
In Bangkok there is the Grand Palace with the temple of Wat Phra Kaew - "Temple of the Emerald Buddha".
This palace served as the official residence of the King of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th c ...
England
Queen Elizabeth II is related to Vlad the Impaler, best known as Count Dracula.
Although the relationship is relatively remote, it cannot be disputed.
Russia
The first man in space was Yuri Gagarin.
The mission took place in 1961. The flight which orbited the Earth lasted 108 minutes.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s largest city is Colombo, the former country’s capital until 1982.
The city is the business capital and home to diplomatic missions and many government offices. It is also the country’s most important economic center.
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.