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Wednesday, 2 September 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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Australia
The most characteristic representatives of Australian fauna are koalas and kangaroos.
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 ...
Florida
Florida’s climate is humid and tropical. During Summer, the temperatures can reach 38 degrees Celsius, and they drop to 4-7 degrees Celsius during winter.
The waters surrounding the peninsula act as a heat buffer, tampering with the climate. The highest t ...
Cuba
In 1934, the family business Jose Arechabala created the brand Havana Club.
The government of Fidel Castro nationalized the company, and years later, its rums became famous all over the world. Today, a bottle of Havana Club can be found in almost every Cuban home.
Peru
Peru lies entirely in the southern hemisphere.
The northernmost tip of the country lies approximately 3.3 km south of the equator.
Turkey
Despite being a Muslim country, polygamy in Turkey is forbidden.
Russia
Over 12 million people live in the capital city of Moscow.
It makes it the second-most populous city in Europe. Istanbul holds first place.
Switzerland
Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the euro area.
It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association and participates in the Schengen Area ...
South Korea
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
It is the largest city in South Korea, located quite close to the North Korean border. Seoul is home ...
China
Toilet paper was invented in China in the late 14th century.
It was intended only for the emperor.