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Saturday, 14 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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Peru
Peru borders five countries and the ocean.
In the north, it borders Ecuador and Colombia, in the east with Brazil and Bolivia, in the south with Chile, and in the west with the Pacific Ocean.
Japan
Japanese streets are the cleanest in the world.
It ties to Japanese culture and mindset, where even school children tend to the tidiness of their schools. There are no cleaning services, pupils clean their own classrooms and cafeterias.
Japan
Japanese trains are one of the most punctual in the world, with an average delay of 18 seconds.
The Japanese are very honorable people, it is thus not uncommon to witness the train staff bowing to passengers in apology for the delay.
Japan
Japan is most commonly known for geisha.
Geisha, also known as geiko or geigi, is a female artist of traditional Japanese art, such as singin ...
Bangladesh
Islam is the predominant religion.
It is followed by up to 89.1% of the population. Christianity accounts for only 0.53% (417 thousand Catholics and 339 thousand Protestants).
Uganda
The Ruwenzori mountain range stretches on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The highest peak of these mountains and all of Uganda is Mount Stanley with a height of 5110 m above ...
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.
Bangladesh
The tallest building in Bangladesh is City Center Dhaka (171 m).
It is the first building in Bangladesh with a multi-story car park. It has 37 floors, 10 of which ar ...
Brazil
Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822.
Portugal officially recognized Brazil on August 29, 1825. The monarchy, on the other hand, was overt ...
New Zealand
New Zealand is home to the smallest species of dolphins, Hector’s dolphins.
They are not only the smallest marine dolphins on earth, measuring up to 1.5 meters, but also the rarest.