Countries

The first city on Earth to witness sunrise every day is Gisborne on the North Island.

During World War II, subways were used as air-raid shelters.

About 80% of South Africans are of Black African descent, divided into different ethnic groups speaking different African languages.

Since 12th December 1991, the capital of Nigeria has been Abuja, replacing the country’s most populous city, Lagos, in that role.

The islands have a climate that is described as temperate cool of the maritime variety.

The Czech Republic is a highland and mountainous country, lowland areas, mainly in the form of river valleys and depressions, occupy 24%. Upland areas (300-800 m above sea level) cover 72% of the country's area, and mountains only 4%.

The country's relatively rapid economic and demographic growth over the past century has meant that Brazil's ability to protect its environmental habitats is increasingly under threat.

Uganda is a country across the equator.

During the Viceroyalty of Peru, the Cusco School of painting was established.

In July 2015, the country's first Internet access zone was opened in Havana for Cubans to use.