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Wednesday, 4 February 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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Japan
The coastline of Japan spans almost 30 kilometers.
It ranks Japan 6th in the world.
Bulgaria
In 2007, Bulgaria became a member of the European Union.
Bulgaria is one of the poorest countries in the European Union, its economy is fragile because over ...
Albania
Tirana has been the Albanian capital since February 8, 1920.
Tirana is also the largest city in Albania, the largest industrial center, and the country's cultura ...
Mauritius
Mauritius is home to a diverse flora and fauna not usually found in such a small area.
Contributing to this is the island’s volcanic origin, its age, its isolation, and its unique terrain ...
Peru
All of Peru's culinary traditions come from the traditions of the Andean peoples and European cuisine.
Peruvian cuisine shows great territorial diversity. The coastal regions and Lima are famous for thei ...
New Zealand
New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893.
China
China is the 4th largest country in the world.
The countries with larger territories than China are Russia, Canada, and the USA.The area of China i ...
Australia
The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia.
Formally, the head of state is King Charles III of the United Kingdom but is represented by the governor-general.
Kazakhstan
Two major environmental disasters have been recorded within Kazakhstan's borders: the drying up of the Aral Sea and high radioactive contamination in areas of former nuclear testing.
These experiments, combined with a lack of pollution control, have contributed to alarmingly high disease rates in many rural regions.
Brazil
It is the world's largest producer of amethyst, topaz and agate.
It is one of the major producers of tourmaline, emerald, aquamarine, and garnet.