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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.

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Singapore

Singapore was leased from the Sultanate of Johor in 1819 as a trading post by East India Company.

The British bought Singapore from the sultan in 1826 and turned it into a naval base. It later became a part of the British colonies.

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Peru

Peru's independence was proclaimed in 1821.

Anti-Spanish uprisings also broke out in neighboring countries under the command of the Argentinian ...

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New Zealand

The founding document of New Zealand was the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the Māori and the British Crown.

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Sri Lanka

Adam’s Peak is considered a sacred site.

It is the fifth-highest peak in Sri Lanka, rising to 2,243 meters above sea level. Located in the so ...

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New Zealand

New Zealand is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

There are 24 Holocene volcanoes in New Zealand.

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Croatia

The oldest public theater in Europe is located in Hvar.

It was founded in 1612, performances were held here until 1796, and after the restoration in 1800, t ...

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Florida

It's mostly located on the peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

It’s the flattest area in the US. The highest point is Britton Hill which is 105 meters above sea level.

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Bulgaria

Almost 35% of the country's area is covered by forests.

Up to an altitude of 700-1000 m, there are mainly oak forests, up to an altitude of 1700-1800 m - be ...

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Ireland

The original inhabitants of Ireland were hunters and gatherers - they came from the European continent around 8000 BC.

The remains of these people are Neolithic tombs, still visible in the Irish landscape, such as Newgr ...

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