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Thursday, 5 March 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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Uganda
The people living in what is now Uganda at the beginning of our era (mainly Bantu people) led a sedentary lifestyle and engaged in agriculture.
In the 1st century, these peoples were subjugated by the Nilotes who came from the north. In the 10t ...
Turkey
Within Turkey lies the historical land of Cappadocia.
It was an important center of Christianity until the Middle Ages.
Zanzibar
The most famous and sensual dance in Zanzibar is the Dumbak.
It is a traditional belly and hip dance with scarves, stimulating women's internal energy. Girls learn it from an early age.
Nigeria
The Nigerian telecommunications market is one of the fastest growing in the world.
The major operators (MTN, 9mobile, Airtel, and Globacom) have their largest and most profitable centers there. 92 percent of adult men and 88 percent of women in Nigeria own a cell phone.
Peru
Peru has over 1800 species of birds (including 120 endemics), 500 species of mammals (about 70 endemics), and over 300 species of reptiles.
There are rare mammal species there, such as the puma, the jaguar, the spectacled bear, and the ende ...
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.
Austria
Austria has numerous lakes.
The larger ones are of glacial origin and are located near the country's borders. The largest is Lak ...
Cuba
There is a statue of John Lennon in Havana.
From 1964 to 1966, the Beatles' music was officially banned in Cuba. It was not played on the radio ...
Zanzibar
After numerous regional conflicts, Zanzibar united with Tanganyika to form the United Republic of Tanzania. It took place on April 26, 1964.
The population there is dominated by the Hadimu, Tumbatu, and Pembu peoples, as well as descendants of Asians and newcomers from the island of Goa.
Russia
Over 12 million people live in the capital city of Moscow.
It makes it the second-most populous city in Europe. Istanbul holds first place.