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Sunday, 8 November 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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Poland
Officially, Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1952.
Although it is said that Warsaw has been the capital of Poland since 1596, this is not entirely true ...
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe.
It is a unitary state - all units constituting the state are organized in the same way and subordinated to the central authorities.
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China
China is the 4th largest country in the world.
The countries with larger territories than China are Russia, Canada, and the USA.The area of China i ...
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Australia
The name Australia derives from the Latin – Terra Australis – which translates as “southern land”.
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Austria
In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire posed a great challenge to the empire.
In 1529, the Turks unsuccessfully besieged Vienna, withdrew, but continued to threaten it for the ne ...
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Bulgaria
In the years 2001-2005, former Tsar Simeon II became the prime minister of the republic.
It was the first time in the history of Eastern European countries when a monarch overthrown by the ...
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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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China
One of the lowest points on Earth can also be found in China.
This is the Turfańska Valley, the bottom of which lies at a depth of -154 m below sea level. The Turfan Basin is located in western China, in the Xinjiang autonomous region.
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Austria
Austria consistently ranks among the top twenty richest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita.
The country has achieved a high standard of living and in 2018 ranked 20th in the world in terms of ...
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New Zealand
The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland, is built on a volcanic field, known as the Auckland volcanic field, with 56 dormant volcanoes scattered throughout the area.
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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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