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Monday, 9 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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Zanzibar
A very popular beauty treatment in Zanzibar is a relaxation massage, offered by many women.
The massage is performed with the following oils: coconut, ylang ylang, and kraft (cloves in Swahili).
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Peru
Peru is a mountainous country.
A section of the Andes runs through its territory, running parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has access to the Caspian Sea (the largest lake in the world) at a length of 2340 km.
The Caspian Sea is a drainless saline relic lake. It has an area of about 370.000 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 1025 meters.
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Nigeria
Nigeria is a federal republic modeled on the United States.
It is divided into 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory with Abuja as the national capital, w ...
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Portugal
The most delicious pineapples grow in the Azores.
They are extremely aromatic, although smaller than those from South America or Hawaii. They grow in ...
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Russia
Russia is the leading exporter of oil and natural gas.
The export of oil accounts for more than 60%. The network of all Russian gas and oil pipelines could encircle the globe six times.
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Bangladesh
The original areas of Bangladesh were covered with monsoon forests, which are now severely degraded and have been replaced by agricultural land. As a result of human overexploitation, forests now cover only 14% of the country.
In the Chittagong Hills (an area about 350 km (217 mi) long along Bangladesh's border with India and ...
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Ireland
Horse Island - a private, 64-hectare island off the coast of Ireland has been sold online.
The island boasting three beaches, seven houses, and lush greenery was purchased for over €5.5 milli ...
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Thailand
There is evidence of continuous human habitation in present-day Thailand since 20.000 years ago.
The earliest evidence of rice cultivation dates back to 2000 BC. The archaeological site of Ben Chia ...
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North Korea
North Korea is a small country located in East Asia.
It is located on the Korean Peninsula and the official name of the country is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
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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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