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Saturday, 22 November 2025
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
Aboriginal civilization is the oldest on Earth. It is estimated that aborigines have lived in Australia for about 40 – 60 thousand years.
Austria
Under the rule of the Habsburgs, Austria increased its power, and in 1452, during the reign of Frederick III, it became an empire.
Thanks to their efficient marriage policy, the Habsburgs secured rule in France, gained the throne in Spain and, therefore, control over overseas colonies.
Uganda
Lake Victoria in terms of area (68.8 thousand square kilometers) is the largest lake in Africa and the largest tropical lake in the world.
It is also the second freshwater lake in the world and the third, taking into account all the world' ...
China
There is enormous religious diversity within China.
The four largest religions in China are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Christianity.
Portugal
The oldest and most important university in Portugal is the University of Coimbra.
It was the only institution of this type in the country until the beginning of the 20th century. It ...
Japan
Slurping noodles in Japan is considered an acknowledgment of a tasty meal.
Typically, the Japanese slurp the noodles and then drink whatever broth the noodles were served with.
Japan
The most often picked spot for suicide is the Aokigahara forest.
The “suicide forest” is the world’s second most popular place to commit suicide, after the Golden Gate Bridge.
Argentina
Argentina is a homeland of tango, which occurs in UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Site in 2009.
Argentine’s tango is characterized by improvisation and closeness of partners.
Croatia
Near Dubrovnik is an excellent attraction for experienced divers who can see a merchant ship's wreck.
The ship ran into a mine in 1943 and sank. Remains of the cargo can still be seen around the ship, which rests at a depth of 23-55 meters.
New Zealand
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
It is located in the southwestern part of the North Island and currently is inhabited by 419 thousand of people. Wellington is the southernmost national capital.