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Saturday, 20 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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Ireland
The capital of Ireland is Dublin, located in the eastern part of the island.
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland, located in the province of Leinster. The city is ...
Albania
"You, Albania, give me honor, give me the name Albanian" - this is the motto of Albania.
One of the symbols of the state is the flag of Albania, which since 1992 is a red rectangle with a b ...
Egypt
Egypt is visited by over 13 million tourists annually.
The most popular destinations are Giza, Cairo, Sakkara, Luxor, Alexandria, the White Desert, and the Siwa oasis.
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.
Russia
The value of the Russian stock index is less than the value of Apple stock.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic boasts 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of which are transnational.
The architectural heritage includes castles and palaces from various historical eras, 12 cathedrals, 15 churches raised to the rank of basilica by the Pope, and monasteries.
Japan
Committing suicide by throwing oneself under the train cause authorities to charge the deceased’s family a disruption fee.
Bulgaria
In the Balkan mountain range there is the largest waterfall in Bulgaria and the largest in the entire Balkans - Raysko Praskalo (124.5 m).
There are about 260 lakes of glacial origin in the Pirin Mountains and Rila Mountains.
Brazil
The area of present-day Brazil was inhabited by various Indian cultures for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.
Not much is known about these cultures, only that, unlike the Indians of the West Coast, they did not develop a material heritage. They were largely nomadic tribes.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a very highly developed country, one of the richest in the world.
Among European countries, its economy has the best freedom index, and in the global ranking, it rank ...