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Monday, 20 April 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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Croatia
Dalmatia is also known for its numerous vineyards.
On the larger islands, such as Brac, Hvar, Lastovo, Pasman, Ugljan and Pag, the tradition of grape g ...
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North Korea
The official ideological doctrine of the state is the Juche. It is stated in the 3rd point of the republic's constitution.
The Juche is based on four pillars: self-reliance in ideology, independence in politics, economic se ...
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England
England is one of the 76 countries with left-hand traffic.
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Thailand
Thai cuisine is one of the most popular in the world.
Thai food combines five basic tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty. The herbs and spices mo ...
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan was one of the last countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States to introduce its monetary unit. Kazakhstan's national currency is the tenge.
The currency was introduced in 1993. In 2006, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a ...
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Switzerland
Switzerland has 12 universities, 10 of which are cantonal.
The first university in Switzerland was founded in Basel in 1460 - it is the oldest university in Sw ...
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Panama
The geographic region connecting the American continents in Central America is the Darién Gap.
It is a swampy and forested isthmus measuring about 160 by 50 kilometers, separating the Panamanian ...
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Bangladesh
The solution to this problem is floating schools.
Schools on boats have been created for thousands of Bengali children who had no chance to study. The ...
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Brazil
The area of present-day Brazil was inhabited by various Indian cultures for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.
Not much is known about these cultures, only that, unlike the Indians of the West Coast, they did not develop a material heritage. They were largely nomadic tribes.
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Cuba
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
It is the capital and also the largest city and port of the island and the entire Caribbean. It is s ...
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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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