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Wednesday, 12 August 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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Kazakhstan
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, the country's second most populous city (after Almaty).
It is located in the Kazakh Foothills, in the northern part of the country on the Ish River. The cap ...
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Republic of South Africa
South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town.
Pretoria, which owes its name to Andries Pretorius, a Boer leader who played a key role in the crea ...
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Croatia
The 45th parallel, the so-called Suncanik, runs through the town of Senj.
It has the same latitude as New York. The city has the coldest climate on the Adriatic coast.
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Singapore
The independent Republic of Singapore was proclaimed in 1965.
Singapore became a member of the United Nations in the same year.
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Cuba
In 2006, Cuba, Bolivia and Venezuela formed an alliance against capitalism and imperialism called ALBA.
That same year, Fidel Castro handed power to his younger brother, Raul Castro.
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Portugal
The oldest operating bookstore in the world is located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Livraria Bertrand in Baixa Chiado, founded by Pedro Faure, has been operating continuously since 1732.
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Turkey
The most popular alcohol in Turkey is Raki.
It is made of twice-distilled grapes, with an addition of anise.
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Turkey
It was created after World War I on the ruins of the Ottoman Empire.
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Cuba
Castro was a person made famous by many records and surprising facts related to his life and activities.
He survived 630 attempts on his life during his political activities He loved cigars but stopped sm ...
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Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are home to one of the few bridges in the Atlantic - the Streymin Bridge.
It is a 220-meter bridge connecting the archipelago’s two largest and most populous islands, Streymo ...
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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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