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Thursday, 3 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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Japan
The honor of the Japanese led them to call the survivor of the Titanic catastrophe a coward.
A civil servant, Masabumi Hosono, was ostracized for saving himself instead of drowning with the ship. Hosono is said to have boarded the lifeboat 10 despite women and children still awaiting rescue.
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North Korea
North Korea's area is 120.540 square kilometers.
As much as 80% of North Korea's land is mountains and highlands.
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Uganda
The Victoria Nile, also known as the White Nile, one of the two main arms of the Nile, flows from Lake Victoria.
The White Nile and the Blue Nile (the longest and most water-rich tributary of the Nile) join near K ...
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Albania
There are 15 national parks designated in the country.
One of them has been designated as a marine park (Karaburun-Sazan).
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Czech Republic
Škoda Transportation (a Czech engineering company) is the fourth largest tram manufacturer in the world - almost 1/3 of all trams in the world come from Czech factories.
The Czech Republic is the world's largest producer of vinyl records - GZ Media produces approximatel ...
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Albania
Albania is a candidate for membership in the European Union.
Its accession to the EU is supported by 96% of citizens. Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009.
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Croatia
In the 19th century, Croatia came under the Austrian Empire and later under the Hungarian sphere of influence.
Dalmatia remained in the Austrian part and enjoyed autonomy with its own parliament.
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the third country in Europe in terms of the value of archaeological monuments.
This country is famous for its huge number of temples (monasteries) - the largest and most famous of ...
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Switzerland
More than 20% of the entire area of the Alps is located in Switzerland, including 48 of the 82 peaks above 4000 m.
The average altitude of the Swiss Alps is 1700 m above sea level. The following Alpine ranges are di ...
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Turkey
The symbol of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – the tulips – comes from Turkey.
Istanbul is the capital of these beautiful flowers, where the Tulip Festival takes place.
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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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