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Friday, 7 August 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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Great Britain
Although the British mountains do not impress with their height, the highest peak in the world was named after one of the British.
We are, of course, talking about George Everest, the famous Welsh geographer, after whom Peak XV of the Himalayas - Mount Everest - was named.
Croatia
In the 19th century, Croatia came under the Austrian Empire and later under the Hungarian sphere of influence.
Dalmatia remained in the Austrian part and enjoyed autonomy with its own parliament.
Australia
The most characteristic representatives of Australian fauna are koalas and kangaroos.
Philippines
The Philippines is located on the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire - one of the most important and active seismic and volcanic regions in the world.
The territory experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Located in the east of the Philipp ...
Japan
The Japanese consider number four unlucky.
They avoid it as much as they can, i.e. not selling items in sets of fours, leaving out the fourth floor in buildings, etc.
Slovakia
A relatively small part of the country's area is covered by lowland areas - about 40%.
These are three lowlands: the Záhorská Lowland - the smallest, in the southwestern part of the count ...
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic ranks among the top ten countries in the world with the highest average internet speeds.
The Czech Republic has a long and well-documented history of scientific innovation, ranking 24th in the Global Innovation Index in 2020 and 2021.
North Korea
25.6 million people are living in the DPRK.
They may not be fully alive, but they show vital functions.
Singapore
Singapore has exceptional public transportation – subway network, light rail, and buses.
Owning a car in Singapore does not pay off, as the state imposes many high charges associated with it. The concern for cleanliness and ecology dictates this.
Cuba
In July 2015, the country's first Internet access zone was opened in Havana for Cubans to use.
Previously, the internet was only available in residential zones for foreign tourists.