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Sunday, 6 September 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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Ireland
In the 5th-6th centuries, the population of Ireland was fully Christianized.
According to tradition, Saint Patrick played an essential role in the Christianization of the countr ...
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic belongs to the catchment areas of three seas: the North Sea, the Black Sea, and the Baltic Sea.
The largest catchment area is the North Sea, covering 51.399 square kilometers, while the smallest i ...
Uganda
Uganda is a country across the equator.
It belongs to seven African countries located on the equator: Saint Islands. Thomas and Principe, Eq ...
Peru
Peru is a country with a centuries-old, rich history.
The earliest traces of human presence in this country date back to around 12.500 BC in the settlemen ...
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world.
The basis of its economy is agriculture, especially rice cultivation.
New Zealand
The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland, is built on a volcanic field, known as the Auckland volcanic field, with 56 dormant volcanoes scattered throughout the area.
Sri Lanka
Adam’s Peak is considered a sacred site.
It is the fifth-highest peak in Sri Lanka, rising to 2,243 meters above sea level. Located in the so ...
Peru
In the 1860s, the Spanish tried to regain control over Peru - without success.
They fought a war with Peru and Chile, but in 1879 they were forced to recognize the country's indep ...
Republic of South Africa
In South Africa, there is the highest waterfall in Africa - Tugela, on the river of the same name.
Its height is 948 m and it is the second-highest waterfall in the world.
Vatican City
The official residence of the Pope in the Vatican is the Apostolic Palace, also known as the Palace of Sixtus V.
It serves not only residential but also administrative functions. The building contains papal apartm ...