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Saturday, 6 June 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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Panama
Panama is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world.
The population of 4.351.267 is made up of Metis, Mulattoes, blacks, whites, indigenous peoples, and ...
Albania
"You, Albania, give me honor, give me the name Albanian" - this is the motto of Albania.
One of the symbols of the state is the flag of Albania, which since 1992 is a red rectangle with a b ...
Japan
Japan imports 80% of Jamaica’s yearly coffee production.
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in Japan.
Albania
There are 15 national parks designated in the country.
One of them has been designated as a marine park (Karaburun-Sazan).
Poland
The first royal dynasty to rule Poland was the Piast dynasty.
Though uncrowned, the first ruler of this dynasty was Mieszko I, and the last was Casimir III the Great, who died on November 5, 1370, leaving no male heir.
Cuba
It is generally believed that Christopher Columbus's crew discovered cigars while exploring the island. Cuba is one of the world's largest exporters of cigars, which are the country's fourth most important export commodity (Cuba's main export is nickel, which accounts for 4% of total world production of this raw material).
The habit of smoking cigars spread from Spain through Europe, where cigars were made from Cuban toba ...
Croatia
The capital of the country and the largest city in Croatia is Zagreb.
Historically, the city derives from the settlements of Gradec and Kaptol, which were located on the adjacent hills being the origin of the present capital.
Czech Republic
At the end of the 18th century, with the spread of Romanticism, the Czech National Revival movement emerged.
After 1848, leading representatives of the Czech National Revival increased their political efforts ...
Ireland
In the 9th and 10th centuries, Ireland was the target of Viking raids.
The plundered monasteries were particularly affected. Over time, invaders established fortified sett ...
Russia
About 25% of Russians die before they reach 55.
The average life expectancy for a man in Russia is 64 years. The main factor that affects life expectancy is alcohol consumption.