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Friday, 13 November 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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North Korea
Taedong-gang is North Korea's longest river.
Its length is 439 kilometers, flowing from north to south, passing through Pyongyang and flowing into the West Korean Gulf.
Japan
It is among the most prone to earthquakes countries in the world.
Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. An average of 1,500 earthquakes a year strike Japan.
Slovakia
In the territory of the Slanske Vrchy mountains, between the towns of Zlata Bana and Cervenica, there are famous Slovak opal mines.
These mines are now a valuable monument in Slovakia. They had their best time in the years 1845-1880 ...
Thailand
In Thai culture, taboo includes touching someone's head or pointing at your feet.
The head is considered the most sacred, and the feet are the lowest part of the body. Thai customs i ...
Russia
The Caspian Sea is the deepest point in Russia, about 28 meters below sea level.
Switzerland
Switzerland has an outstanding record in environmental protection among developed countries.
Together with Mexico and the Republic of Korea, it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). It ...
Australia
During winter, the country’s area covered by snow is larger than Switzerland’s.
Republic of South Africa
The cape flora does not contain any economically important plants, but over 1000 species of ornamental plants come from there.
These include, among others: clivia, geranium, gerbera, gladiolus, amaryllis, freesia, and numerous ...
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has ranked first in the world in uranium ore mining for several years, overtaking the long-time leader, Canada.
Crops range from industrial crops (cotton, tobacco, sugar beets) to cereals, as well as potatoes. A sizable percentage of crops are grown on artificially irrigated fields.
Singapore
Chewing gum is forbidden in Singapore.
It is forbidden to sell or buy chewing gum and import it into the country.