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Tuesday, 16 June 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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Albania
The longest river in the country is the Drin, which begins at the confluence of its two upper sources: the Black and White Drin.
The river is 335 km long, of which 285 km flows through Albania and the rest through Kosovo and North Macedonia.
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Thailand
The origins of Thailand are related to the migration of Thais from the southwestern part of China.
This population reached the territory of present-day Thailand in the 10th-12th centuries. The Thais ...
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Zanzibar
The historical center of the capital is the Stone City - the old part of Zanzibar on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city's architecture is a mixture of Arab, Indian, European, and African cultures. Characteristic ...
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Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7107 islands.
The largest islands are Mindanao, with an area of 95.000 square kilometers, located in the south, an ...
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Portugal
Much of Portugal's territory is covered by mountains and highlands.
Mainland Portugal (most Portuguese call the Iberian Peninsula a continent) is divided by the main ri ...
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China
There are approximately 5000 islands off the coast of China.
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Brazil
It is the world's largest producer of amethyst, topaz and agate.
It is one of the major producers of tourmaline, emerald, aquamarine, and garnet.
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New Zealand
Sign language is one of the three official national languages of New Zealand.
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Portugal
Portugal's power and wealth were greatly damaged by several successive events.
It was the Lisbon earthquake in 1755, the occupation of the country during the Napoleonic Wars, the ...
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Ireland
Between 1845 and 1849, the Great Famine took place in Ireland.
This was during the reign of Queen Victoria, who was given the nickname "Queen of Hunger" due to thi ...
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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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