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Saturday, 25 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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Switzerland
Switzerland has one of the lowest homeownership rates in Europe.
Only about 37% of residents own their own homes.
New Zealand
One of the most recognizable symbols of New Zealand is the kiwi bird.
These flightless birds are endemic to New Zealand.
Switzerland
Formally, Switzerland does not have a capital city, its de facto function is performed by Bern.
Bern is the fourth largest and most populous city in Switzerland, the seat of government, and the ca ...
Croatia
Since the declaration of independence in 1991, the official language of Croatia is Croatian.
Slovenian, Macedonian and Serbo-Croatian languages were spoken on the territory of Yugoslavia. In re ...
Argentina
The Argentines introduced dactyloscopy into forensic science.
The Argentine killer of her two children was the first criminal identified by fingerprint examination method.
Bulgaria
There are three parts of the Balkans on the territory of Bulgaria: the Western Balkans, the Central Balkans, and the Eastern Balkans.
In the Central Balkans, there is the highest peak in the Balkans – Botev Peak with a height of 2376 m above sea level. The Eastern Balkans constitute the lowest part of the Bulgarian Balkans.
Philippines
The Philippines is one of two Asian countries where Catholics are in the majority, the other being East Timor.
Although the Philippines is a secular country and the constitution guarantees freedom of religion, f ...
Australia
The name Australia derives from the Latin – Terra Australis – which translates as “southern land”.
Zanzibar
The historical center of the capital is the Stone City - the old part of Zanzibar on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city's architecture is a mixture of Arab, Indian, European, and African cultures. Characteristic ...
Portugal
Much of Portugal's territory is covered by mountains and highlands.
Mainland Portugal (most Portuguese call the Iberian Peninsula a continent) is divided by the main ri ...