Countries

The transfer of the papal seat from the Lateran to the Vatican took place on 17th January 1377.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal established the first global maritime and trading empire, becoming one of the world's greatest economic, political, and military powers.

In Kremnica, in central Slovakia, there is a mint considered to be the oldest facility of this type in the world.

The vast majority of black South Africans did not have the right to vote until 1994.

Uganda is landlocked but has many large lakes.

The government in Singapore controls all the media. Censorship is official.

Mauritius is on the “black list” of tax heavens.

An endemic species of Red Colobus monkeys live in Zanzibar.

Dalmatia is also known for its numerous vineyards.

South Africa, South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa.