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Sunday, 18 January 2026

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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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.

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Switzerland

It is the best-prepared country for a possible outbreak of nuclear war.

There are enough fallout shelters to accommodate all the residents. This is related to general regul ...

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Croatia

Near Dubrovnik is an excellent attraction for experienced divers who can see a merchant ship's wreck.

The ship ran into a mine in 1943 and sank. Remains of the cargo can still be seen around the ship, which rests at a depth of 23-55 meters.

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Ireland

The English domination in Ireland, which began in the 12th century, ended only at the beginning of the 20th century.

During this time, there were various uprisings and wars against domination, such as the Irish Nine Y ...

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Czech Republic

The Czech Republic borders four countries.

It borders Poland to the north, Germany to the west and north-west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east.

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Switzerland

The Swiss Plateau stretches from Lake Geneva on the border with France to Lake Constance on the border with Austria and Germany.

The entire highland is covered with hills, small lakes, and rivers. Its average height is 580 m. Swi ...

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Austria

Austria has no access to the sea and is located in the southern part of Central Europe.

It can be divided into three geographical regions; the largest of them, covering 62% of the country' ...

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Thailand

The origins of Thailand are related to the migration of Thais from the southwestern part of China.

This population reached the territory of present-day Thailand in the 10th-12th centuries. The Thais ...

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Great Britain

In the UK, all racehorses celebrate their birthday on January 1.

This custom was introduced in 1833 in Newmarket, England, and it spread to the whole of Great Britain in 1858.

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Cuba

In 1906, U.S. troops intervened in Cuba for the second time, occupying the island for two and a half years.

After the foreign troops left, many dictators ruled the country. During World War I, Cuba sided with ...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...