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Friday, 9 January 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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Peru
Peru is a leading exporter of gold.
However, a large part of the mining of this metal takes place "outside the government administration ...
Vatican City
One of the most visited museums in the world is the Vatican Museum.
They were created from the collections of artwork amassed by successive popes, beginning in the 16th ...
Peru
Peru borders five countries and the ocean.
In the north, it borders Ecuador and Colombia, in the east with Brazil and Bolivia, in the south with Chile, and in the west with the Pacific Ocean.
Germany
The traditional German breakfast is a white sausage dish.
Despite producing a vast selection of sausages, white sausage is considered a favorite by Germans.
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.
Portugal
More than 22% of Portugal's land area is included in the Natura 2000 network.
It includes 62 special nature protection areas and 88 types of protected landscape natural habitats.
Panama
The largest river in the Panama Canal basin is the Rio Chagres, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Christopher Columbus named it “Rio de los Lagartos,” meaning “river of crocodiles.” The area of the ...
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.
Liechtenstein
The residence of the princes of Liechtenstein is the Gothic castle of Vaduz.
It sits high above the town from which it takes its name. It was built in the 16th century and is st ...
Peru
Peru boasts great architecture, especially from the pre-Columbian period.
The most important example of such architecture is Machu Picchu - the best-preserved Inca city. The ...