Countries

The inhabitants of Sofia won the world record for feasting at the longest table.

It is generally believed that Christopher Columbus's crew discovered cigars while exploring the island. Cuba is one of the world's largest exporters of cigars, which are the country's fourth most important export commodity (Cuba's main export is nickel, which accounts for 4% of total world production of this raw material).

There are four passes in the Austrian Alps that are of key communication importance.

The country's current name appeared around 1512.

It's mostly located on the peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Switzerland borders five countries.

Panama’s artificial Gatun Lake was for several decades the largest artificial lake in the world.

In 2009 Croatia joined NATO and, in July 2013, became a member of the European Union.

Uganda borders five countries.

Austria was initially a border area (March) of the tribal duchy of Bavaria.