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In the Central Balkans, there is the highest peak in the Balkans – Botev Peak with a height of 2376 m above sea level. The Eastern Balkans constitute the lowest part of the Bulgarian Balkans.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the Kolkhozes, most of this land became u ...

Cairo was founded in 969. It was built near Memphis - the capital of the ancient pharaonic state.

The capital is inhabited by merely 200.000 people, while Jacksonville by approximately 950.000. The ...

The most popular sport, however, is rugby.

The Japanese are known for their gift-giving nature, and melons are among the most commonly offered. It serves as a memory of samurai gifting melons to their shoguns as a token of recognition.

It is located in the western part of the Caucasus Mountains.

Human activity in the 20th century, especially the civil war, when animals were killed for food purp ...

It is one of the major producers of tourmaline, emerald, aquamarine, and garnet.

In 1845, slavery was abolished in Peru, financial reform was introduced, the railway was expanded an ...