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Saturday, 4 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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Albania
Albania, although a small country, is characterized by a significant wealth of ecosystems and habitats on land and sea.
The most widespread terrestrial ecosystem is forests, which cover 36% of the country's area. The for ...
Panama
Panama is a republic with a constitution enacted in 1972.
The head of state and head of government is the president, elected by popular vote for a five-year t ...
Thailand
In Thai culture, taboo includes touching someone's head or pointing at your feet.
The head is considered the most sacred, and the feet are the lowest part of the body. Thai customs i ...
Brazil
Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
It occupies most of the eastern part of the South American continent and its geographic center, as w ...
Bangladesh
The southwestern part of the Gangetic Delta is covered by mangrove forests, which occupy an area of over 5,000 km2 (1,931 sq mi).
The mangrove forests in Bangladesh are the largest concentration in the world. They provide softwood for paper manufacturing.
Peru
The most popular sport in Peru is football.
The Peruvian national team qualified for the 2018 World Cup finals after an absence from the competition for over 30 years. The Dakar Rally route also runs through Peru.
Brazil
Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822.
Portugal officially recognized Brazil on August 29, 1825. The monarchy, on the other hand, was overt ...
Mauritius
Women in Mauritius gained the right to vote in 1947.
That’s when the Constitution extended the right to vote to all women and men over the age of 21 who could write and read. Previously, the right to vote applied only to the elite.
Russia
During World War II, subways were used as air-raid shelters.
The Russians built new stations while the conflict was still going on. About 150 people were born in subways during the war.
Ireland
The first day of spring in Ireland falls on February 1, according to the Celtic calendar.
It is related to the Celtic festival of Imbolc. This holiday was supposed to mean cleansing by "fire ...