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Thursday, 20 August 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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Russia
Russian forests are called the lungs of Europe.
They cover about 60% of the country’s land area and are second only to the Amazon forest in size and capacity to absorb carbon.
New Zealand
The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland, is built on a volcanic field, known as the Auckland volcanic field, with 56 dormant volcanoes scattered throughout the area.
Switzerland
Switzerland has existed as a state in its current form since the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848.
Switzerland's forerunners established a protective alliance in the late 13th century, creating a loo ...
Albania
There are approximately 3000 different species of plants growing in Albania, many of which are used for medicinal purposes.
Over 353 bird species have been recorded there, including 11 globally endangered species. There are ...
Philippines
The marine waters of the Philippines cover nearly 2.2 million square kilometers.
These waters are part of the so-called Coral Triangle, a tropical marine area located in the Pacific ...
Germany
The traditional German breakfast is a white sausage dish.
Despite producing a vast selection of sausages, white sausage is considered a favorite by Germans.
Poland
The coat of arms of Warsaw is the image of a mermaid - Warsaw Mermaid.
The coat of arms design was adopted in 1937 and approved in January 1938.
Argentina
The Argentines introduced dactyloscopy into forensic science.
The Argentine killer of her two children was the first criminal identified by fingerprint examination method.
Uganda
Uganda's tropical climate is characterized by two dry seasons (December to February and June to August).
The north-east of the country is semi-arid.
Argentina
The southern part of the country is called Patagonia. It has a dry, windy climate with cold winters.
In Patagonia live sea lions, seals, and penguins.