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Wednesday, 26 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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Japan
It is the home for the oldest construction company, Kongo Gumi.
It was founded in 578 AD, and until 2006 it has been operating independently since it was incorporated into the Takamatsu Construction Group.
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Philippines
The lowest point in the Philippines is the Philippine Ditch, one of the greatest depths of the Omniocene - the totality of seawater on the Earth's surface.
The Philippine Ditch is an oceanic trench in the western Pacific Ocean, at the bottom of the Philipp ...
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Philippines
The marine waters of the Philippines cover nearly 2.2 million square kilometers.
These waters are part of the so-called Coral Triangle, a tropical marine area located in the Pacific ...
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Austria
The most mountainous state of Austria is Tyrol.
In Tyrol, only less than 3% of the land is suitable for cultivation. It is also the least populated area - inhabited areas constitute 15% of the area.
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Ireland
Between 1845 and 1849, the Great Famine took place in Ireland.
This was during the reign of Queen Victoria, who was given the nickname "Queen of Hunger" due to thi ...
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Republic of South Africa
About 80% of South Africans are of Black African descent, divided into different ethnic groups speaking different African languages.
The remaining population consists of Africa's largest communities of European (white South Africans) ...
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Cuba
Before Christopher Columbus arrived in Cuba in 1492, the island was inhabited by the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, the Taíno and the Ciboney.
In the early 16th century (1511-1514), Cuba was overrun by Spain and became the base for the Spanish ...
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Thailand
About 75% of the Thai population are Thais, and 14% are people of Chinese origin.
A large percentage are Muslim Malays living mainly in the south of the country. About 2% of the popu ...
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Turkey
One of the most popular Turkish dishes is kebab.
The “real” one is served with mutton or lamb.
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Peru
The most popular sport in Peru is football.
The Peruvian national team qualified for the 2018 World Cup finals after an absence from the competition for over 30 years. The Dakar Rally route also runs through Peru.
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20 facts about Great Britain
20 facts about Great Britain
Keep calm and carry on
Great Britain is an island country in Western Europe. Its beginnings were quite modest when in 1603 its two component countries - England and Scotland ...
24 facts about North Korea
24 facts about North Korea
North Korea's motto: A strong and prosperous state
This country, distant to us and difficult to access as a tourist, holds many secrets. The way power is exercised there and what daily life is like for ...
32 facts about Kazakhstan
32 facts about Kazakhstan
Land of the free people
Kazakhstan is associated with vast expanses of space, with steppes, yurts, rural huts and gloomy apartment blocks that remember the Soviet era. The co ...
24 facts about Philippines
24 facts about Philippines
An area with one of the world's greatest biodiversity
The Philippines, an archipelago hiding in its embrace of countless islands that constitute a kind of pearl of Southeast Asia, captivates with its extr ...
26 facts about Faroe Islands
26 facts about Faroe Islands
Thou, fairest land of mine
The Faroe Islands are one of the three countries of the Kingdom of Denmark, along with mainland Denmark and Greenland. The head of state is Denmark’s ...
25 facts about Mauritius
25 facts about Mauritius
The island whose worldwide fame was brought by two postage stamps
Mauritius, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a paradisical corner known not only for its white beaches and azure lagoons but also for its extraordinar ...
21 facts about Vatican City
21 facts about Vatican City
Stato della Città del Vaticano
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, located in the heart of Rome, the capital of Italy. Its history dates back more than two th ...
19 facts about Nigeria
19 facts about Nigeria
Giant of Africa
Located in West Africa, Nigeria is the continent’s most populous country and one of its most culturally and naturally diverse. From the lush rainfores ...
22 facts about Panama
22 facts about Panama
A country that connects North America to South America
Panama is a country located in the heart of Central America, connecting North and South America, as well as the cultures, histories, and landscapes of ...
15 facts about Florida
15 facts about Florida
Sunshine state
This beautiful, sunny state is hardly ever covered with snow. Even in the winter, the temperatures rarely drop below 0 degrees Celsius. It’s a popular ...
24 facts about Sri Lanka
24 facts about Sri Lanka
The “Land of Smiles”
Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean. Previously, until 1972, both the country and the island on which it lies were known to the world a ...
39 facts about Japan
39 facts about Japan
The Land of Cherry Blossom
Japan is one of the most fascinating places in the world. It possesses a rich and complex cultural heritage, but at the same time is among the most te ...
35 facts about New Zealand
35 facts about New Zealand
Aotearoa
New Zealand is a country of records. It has the largest insects, and the smallest dolphins, and even its extinct birds were the largest. It is known w ...
47 facts about Cuba
47 facts about Cuba
El Caiman or El Cocodrilo
Cuba, a country located in the Caribbean Sea - also called the long green lizard because of its shape. Colonial architecture, cigar factories, beautif ...
33 facts about Singapore
33 facts about Singapore
The golden pearl of Asia
Located between Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore is an island, a state, and a city. Small in area, it is a cosmopolitan, fabulously wealthy metropoli ...
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