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Wednesday, 4 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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Philippines
The Philippines is located on the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire - one of the most important and active seismic and volcanic regions in the world.
The territory experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Located in the east of the Philipp ...
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a lowland country occupying the area of the common delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.
It lies in a humid tropical climate zone characterized by monsoon winds. It has two seasons: rainy and dry.
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Faroe Islands
The islands have a highland and mountainous surface.
The average altitude is 300 meters above sea level. Almost the entire archipelago is crisscrossed by ...
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Singapore
The currency in Singapore is the Singapore dollar.
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Portugal
Portugal is a significant center of pilgrimage tourism.
This is due to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, which is located in west-central Portugal, in th ...
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Philippines
The marine waters of the Philippines cover nearly 2.2 million square kilometers.
These waters are part of the so-called Coral Triangle, a tropical marine area located in the Pacific ...
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Croatia
In central Dalmatia, in Krka National Park, there are the ruins of a hydroelectric power plant built in 1895.
The Krka hydroelectric power plant is the second of its kind in the world, the only one older than i ...
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Mauritius
Mauritius has one of the highest per capita incomes in Africa.
Contributing to this was the stable political situation after independence in 1968, which attracted ...
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Germany
The most numerous group of immigrants in Germany are Turks.
The second place belongs to the Poles.
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Cuba
The island was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus.
It is the largest island in the Caribbean, with a varied coastline of 3735 km. There is a network of ...
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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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