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Sunday, 7 June 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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England
One of the most famous landmarks in England is Stonehenge.
It is a prehistoric monument, believed to have been build between 3000 and 2000 BC. It has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1986.
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Thailand
An integral element of Thai culture is the Wai gesture.
Thais do not greet each other by shaking hands, they greet each other by bowing "Wai" with their han ...
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Poland
Officially, Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1952.
Although it is said that Warsaw has been the capital of Poland since 1596, this is not entirely true ...
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England
Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Royal Family, is the oldest and the largest permanently inhabited castle in the world.
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of rose and lavender oils, which are widely used in the perfume industry.
Their rose oil is used, among others, in the production of the famous Chanel No.5. Bulgarian roses h ...
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Croatia
Apart from the coast, Croatia's most exciting place is the Plitvice Lakes National Park.
It is a series of small turquoise lakes divided by limestone barriers, forming numerous small waterf ...
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Florida
Florida covers an area of 170.312 square kilometers, which makes it the 22nd largest state in the US.
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Singapore
Singapore is a republic belonging to the British Commonwealth.
Power is exercised by the president elected for a six-year term, and the parliament is unicameral.
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Vatican City
The most important scientific institution in the Vatican is the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Founded in 1603, it has 80 members appointed by the Pope from among distinguished scholars from arou ...
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Portugal
Democracy was restored in Portugal after the Carnation Revolution in 1974.
Soon after, almost all overseas territories gained independence. The handover of Macau to China in 1999 marked the end of one of the longest-running colonial empires in history.
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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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