Countries

The symbol of the fight against apartheid was Nelson Mandela, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1962 for his activities on behalf of the black community.

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

Almost the entire territory of Austria belongs to the Black Sea basin and is drained by the Danube, the country's main river.

In the Balkan mountain range there is the largest waterfall in Bulgaria and the largest in the entire Balkans - Raysko Praskalo (124.5 m).

Peru lies entirely in the southern hemisphere.

The island’s animal world is very diverse.

The Vatican is the smallest university-recognized country in the world both in terms of area and population.

Japanese trains are one of the most punctual in the world, with an average delay of 18 seconds.

Cuba's forests cover less than a quarter of the country's land - where tropical forests once grew are now cultivated fields and plantations.

Most of Argentine’s population live in urban areas.