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Friday, 6 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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Cuba
In the early 20th century, rum began to be produced on an industrial scale in Cuba.
It was mass-produced and its reputation became known throughout the world. When Prohibition was introduced in the United States in 1920, Americans came to Cuba in large numbers to drink alcohol.
Uganda
Uganda is landlocked but has many large lakes.
In addition to Lake Victoria, one of the largest lakes in the world, these lakes include: Kioga - w ...
Egypt
There are coral reefs in the Red Sea in eastern Egypt.
There you can admire vast colonies of corals, anemones, and colorful fish such as the Imperial Moth, ...
Switzerland
It is the best-prepared country for a possible outbreak of nuclear war.
There are enough fallout shelters to accommodate all the residents. This is related to general regul ...
Poland
Currently, there are 23 national parks in Poland.
The oldest is "Białowieża" National Park, established in 1932. The youngest is "Ujście Warty" National Park, which was established in 2001.
Mauritius
In 1883, the eruption of the Indonesian volcano Krakatau was heard at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues remains the farthest point nearly 4800 kilometers away where the explosion was heard. The ...
North Korea
The currency of North Korea is the North Korean Won (KPW).
It is represented by the symbol ₩.
Japan
The living area of Japanese households requires the removal of shoes.
Typically, a household contains space with lower flooring to indicate the place to remove the footwear before entering the living space.
Panama
The most popular sport in Panama is soccer.
A minority sport for most of the 20th century, it has recently become the most loved and played spor ...
Austria
Forest areas in Austria cover 39% of the area.
The fauna of Austria is typical of the continental European temperate climate area. Large mammals in ...