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Wednesday, 11 February 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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Uganda
In Uganda there are mostly oxisols, only in the river valleys there are gley soils, called gleysols.
Oxisols are characteristic of the tropical equatorial and subequatorial climate zones, and such a cl ...
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Cuba
The island was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus.
It is the largest island in the Caribbean, with a varied coastline of 3735 km. There is a network of ...
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Russia
Over 12 million people live in the capital city of Moscow.
It makes it the second-most populous city in Europe. Istanbul holds first place.
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Germany
Escaping from prison in Germany is not considered a crime.
The Germans consider a will to be free as a fundamental human right. However, committing crimes while on the run will end in punishment.
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Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country located in South America.
It is the largest country in both South America and Latin America.
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Philippines
The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mount Apo at 2954 meters above sea level, nicknamed "grandfather" or "master."
Mount Apo is a large stratovolcano located on the island of Mindanao in the province of Cotabato. Th ...
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Croatia
The 45th parallel, the so-called Suncanik, runs through the town of Senj.
It has the same latitude as New York. The city has the coldest climate on the Adriatic coast.
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Zanzibar
There is a turtle reserve in Nungwi, which was established by residents. It is a tourist attraction.
Injured marine animals come to the reserve and after recovery, they are released into the ocean.
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England
England has a population of over 55 million.
It is ethnically diverse, with a majority of White British (about 80%).
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Philippines
The national flower of the Philippines is Jasminum sambac - (Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine), called Sampaguita by Filipinos.
It is a species of jasmine native to tropical Asia, commonly cultivated there as an ornamental plant ...
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23 facts about Germany
23 facts about Germany
Deutschland, Deutschland über alles
German is known as the birthplace of medieval Christian European culture and tradition, but at the same time, as one of the most criminal and bloody r ...
33 facts about Turkey
33 facts about Turkey
A picturesque country of two continents
The Republic of Turkey is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It brings joy with picturesque beaches, mild climate, delicious c ...
21 facts about Australia
21 facts about Australia
A great desert surrounded by a green ring of life
Australia has been isolated from the rest of the world for a long time, hence its unique and unparalleled flora and fauna. It is a home for aborigines ...
32 facts about Argentina
32 facts about Argentina
The homeland of tango
It is said that the Argentines are like Italians speaking Spanish, they behave like the French and wish to be like the British. Argentina used to be o ...
21 facts about England
21 facts about England
God Save the Queen
The name England is derived from the Old English - Englaland - meaning "land of the Angels". One of the four countries of the United Kingdom, England ...
14 facts about Liechtenstein
14 facts about Liechtenstein
A tiny alpine country
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a country situated between Austria and Switzerland. It is the only country entirely in the Alps. Liechtenstein is ...
31 facts about Poland
31 facts about Poland
The Republic of Poland
Poland is more than 1000 years old. It had many years of prosperity and many years of hard times. It even disappeared from the world maps for more tha ...
51 facts about Croatia
51 facts about Croatia
Land of a thousand islands
Croatia is a small country on the Adriatic Sea, on the border between Central and Southern Europe. Once part of Yugoslavia, it has been an independent ...
23 facts about Bangladesh
23 facts about Bangladesh
One of the poorest countries in Asia
Bangladesh is located in South Asia, the Bay of Bengal. It is a relatively young country, for its history dates back only fifty years. Over the years, ...
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