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Friday, 8 May 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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Singapore
Singapore is an authoritarian country led by the People’s Action Party.
Participation in elections is mandatory in Singapore.
Slovakia
Between 1003 and 1031, the lands of today's Slovakia were part of the Kingdom of Poland, after being annexed by Bolesław I the Brave.
During the reign of Saint Stephen I, today's lands of Slovakia were incorporated into the Kingdom of ...
Austria
The international agreement signed on May 15, 1955 between Austria and the Allies, as well as the declaration of perpetual neutrality, gave Austria independence.
Austria, located between countries separated by the "Iron Curtain", has become a gateway connecting ...
Portugal
The highest peak in Portugal is Mount Pico in the Azores.
This ancient volcano with a height of 2351 m above sea level is the symbol of the Azores.The highest ...
Vatican City
Yellow mailboxes have become an icon in the landscape of the papal city-state.
The Vatican Post Office has operated its postal services and issued its stamps since 1929. Vatican P ...
Singapore
The State of Singapore is located on the island of Singapore, with an area of 576 square kilometers.
The island is surrounded by 60 islets, mostly surrounded by coral reefs. The island is lowland, with the highest peak of Timah (177 meters).
Republic of South Africa
In South Africa, there is the highest waterfall in Africa - Tugela, on the river of the same name.
Its height is 948 m and it is the second-highest waterfall in the world.
Czech Republic
The name Bohemia (Čechy) first appeared in written sources in the 9th century.
It comes from the name of the West Slavic ethnic group originating from the Czech lands - the Czechs ...
Croatia
In central Dalmatia, in Krka National Park, there are the ruins of a hydroelectric power plant built in 1895.
The Krka hydroelectric power plant is the second of its kind in the world, the only one older than i ...
England
It is not a sovereign state.
It is one of four countries, along with Scotland, Wales, and North Ireland, that make up the United Kingdom.