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Sunday, 11 January 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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Turkey
The prevailing currency is the Turkish lira.
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Czech Republic
At the beginning of the 15th century, Protestant sentiments increased in the Czech lands.
The execution of Jan Hus (Church reformer, a leading figure of the Czech Reformation) triggered the ...
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Switzerland
Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the euro area.
It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association and participates in the Schengen Area ...
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England
England is connected to France by a railway tunnel called Channel Tunnel (also Eurotunnel or Chunnel).
Since 1914, it has been the only fixed link between Britain and mainland Europe. It is 50.45 kilometers long and connects Folkestone with Coquelles.
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Croatia
Dubrovnik, which was an independent state at the time, was the first to formally recognize the United States as a nation when it declared its independence.
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Japan
Japan is most commonly known for geisha.
Geisha, also known as geiko or geigi, is a female artist of traditional Japanese art, such as singin ...
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Cuba
Fidel Castro - the symbol of Cuba - died on November 26, 2016.
He was the longest-reigning head of state (52 years and 62 days) in modern times, among uncrowned ru ...
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Austria
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe.
It borders eight countries: Germany in the northwest, the Czech Republic in the north, Slovakia in t ...
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria has been known for its icons since the Middle Ages (13th and 14th centuries).
The Bulgarians created one of the most significant artistic schools of Eastern Christianity - the so-called painting of the Tarnovo Artistic School.
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has a developed, high-income, export-oriented social market economy based on services, production, and innovation.
It has a GDP per capita of 91% of the EU average. The Czech Republic ranks 12th in the UN ranking ta ...
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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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