Countries

North Korea is now in the year 110 (2021). It's all thanks to the Juche calendar.

South Africa is often referred to as the "rainbow nation" to describe the country's multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid.

The rapid development of rum production in Cuba took place after 1800, when copper alembics - vessels used for distillation - were imported from Europe and when it was discovered that aged rum improves its taste and aroma.

Portugal has the fifth largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in Europe, the third largest in the European Union, and the twentieth largest in the world.

The name of the country comes from the name of the kingdom of Buganda, the largest of the traditional kingdoms that make up Uganda, inhabited by 52 clans.

Sri Lankans called Queen Elizabeth II the Maharaja, which translates to the Great Queen.

There is evidence of continuous human habitation in present-day Thailand since 20.000 years ago.

It is among the most prone to earthquakes countries in the world.

South Africa has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.

Sri Lanka has been suffering from a civil war for twenty-six years.