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Monday, 8 December 2025
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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Vatican City
The Vatican is the only country in the world to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety.
This happened in 1984. Above that, the Vatican is registered with UNESCO as a center of monuments in ...
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Vatican City
Vatican City is the seat of the highest authority of the Catholic Church.
It is an absolute electoral monarchy with the Pope as its monarch. The Pope is also the Bishop of Ro ...
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North Korea
Pyongyang is the most populous city in North Korea.
More than 3.25 million people live here, which is 12% of the country's population. Other major North Korean cities are Kaesŏng, Sinŭiju, Wŏnsan and Hamhŭng.
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North Korea
The highest peak in North Korea is Mount Pektu, a dormant stratovolcano.
The peak is located in the East Manchurian Mountains on the border between the DPRK and China and is ...
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England
For 20 years, there were no dustbins on the streets of London.
All trash cans were removed due to the bomb threat by the Irish Republican Army.
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Egypt
The most popular attraction in Egypt is the Giza pyramid complex.
There are two of the tallest pyramids in the world: the Pyramid of Cheops and the Pyramid of Khafre. ...
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Singapore
Almost six million people live in Singapore, which gives eight thousand people per square kilometer.
Singapore is a mixture of cultures – 75% are Chinese, 14% Malays, 8% Indians, many Europeans and Ame ...
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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 ...
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Portugal
Portugal is home to the second longest bridge in Europe (after the Crimean Bridge).
This is the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which connects the bank of the Tagus River near Lisbon (in Sacavem) with the town of Montijo on the other side of the river. Its length is 17.2 km.
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Argentina
Laguna del Carbón is the lowest point of Argentina and the Americas.
It is a salt lake that lies 105 meters below sea level. At the same time, it is the seventh-lowest point on Earth.
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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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