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Tuesday, 3 March 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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Republic of South Africa
In 1949, a law was introduced prohibiting mixed marriages.
In 1950, a law was introduced prohibiting sexual contact between representatives of different races. ...
Cuba
Cuba's river network is well developed, with over 200 rivers flowing there. The longest is the Rio Cauto, 340 km (211 mi) long, which flows into the Caribbean Sea.
Most of the rivers are located in the eastern part of the country. Of the 340 km of the Rio Cauto, o ...
Portugal
Portugal has a relatively high illiteracy rate - 4.6% of residents over the age of 15 cannot read and write.
Compulsory education lasts nine years, i.e. from the age of 6 to 15. Primary school is compulsory, u ...
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has a very favorable, transparent tax policy.
Taxes there are among the lowest in the world. Residents do not pay taxes on capital gains, interest, dividends, donations have a single rate of VAT(8%).
South Korea
The longest river in South Korea is the Naktong-gang.
It flows from the Taebaek Mountains in the southern part of the country and is 523 km long. It flows through the cities of Andong, Daegu and Busan.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria gained independence in 1878 as the Principality of Bulgaria.
The first ruler of the Principality of Bulgaria was Alexander I of Battenberg. The state gained full ...
Slovakia
Slovakia has no access to the sea, is characterized by a mountainous landscape and moderate climate.
It is a mountain country because as much as 61% of the area of Slovakia is covered by numerous range ...
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.
Poland
Most of the country is covered by lowlands.
The average altitude in Poland is 173 m above sea level.
Portugal
Portugal is currently one of the slowest developing countries in Europe.
In 2007, The Economist described Portugal as "the sick man of Europe".