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Tuesday, 7 April 2026
26 facts about Russia
26 facts about Russia
A fascinating and mysterious land
Although not officially proclaimed an empire until 1721, it is claimed that Tsardom – a term first used after the coronation of Ivan IV in 1547 – was ...

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Argentina
There are more than 400 rivers in the Patagonian Andes.
Singapore
Underground corridors and shopping malls connect most buildings in Singapore.
It is due to the frequency and amount of rain.
Brazil
There are more than 1.7 million kilometers of land roads in the country.
Of these, 215.000 kilometers are paved roads, and about 14.000 kilometers are highways and other dua ...
Poland
Poland had 38 kings.
Seven of them were titular kings, the remaining thirty-one crowned.
Bangladesh
The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country with an area of 148,460 km2 (57,320 sq mi).
It is located in South Asia on the largest bay in the world, the Bay of Bengal. It borders India to the west, north, and east and Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the southeast.
China
Gunpowder and fireworks were invented in China.
During the Tang Dynasty (June 18, 618 – June 1, 907), Chinese alchemists developed gunpowder. Soon a ...
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 ...
Argentina
The official language in Argentina is Spanish.
Japan
It is among the most prone to earthquakes countries in the world.
Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. An average of 1,500 earthquakes a year strike Japan.
Portugal
Portugal is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
This is the cape of Cabo de Roca located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, west of Lisbon. The ...