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Monday, 26 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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Portugal
Portugal is the second country in Europe with the highest number of endangered species (488 in 2020).
Due to their isolated location, the volcanic islands of the Azores and Madeira have many endemic species.
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Panama
The largest river in the Panama Canal basin is the Rio Chagres, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Christopher Columbus named it “Rio de los Lagartos,” meaning “river of crocodiles.” The area of the ...
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Cuba
The island was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus.
It is the largest island in the Caribbean, with a varied coastline of 3735 km. There is a network of ...
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Croatia
Carnival is celebrated extensively in Rijeka every year and is one of the five most popular in the world, making Rijeka the most fancied carnival center in Croatia.
On the last Sunday of the carnival, a famous masquerade procession occurs. The so-called scary masks chase away the forces of evil in a merry hustle and bustle.
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Cuba
There are five universities in Cuba, the most important scientific institution being the Cuban Academy of Sciences in Havana, founded in 1962.
In Cuba, schooling is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15. Children wear unifor ...
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Ireland
The conquest of Ireland by England began in the 12th century.
Most Irish rulers paid tribute to Henry II, but this conquest was partial, the English never managed ...
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Portugal
Portugal has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
They are found in the south of the country, where, next to golden sand, temperatures usually do not ...
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Singapore
Chewing gum is forbidden in Singapore.
It is forbidden to sell or buy chewing gum and import it into the country.
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Sri Lanka
The island’s animal world is very diverse.
Among the rich animal world are Indian elephants, which are the largest mammals there, as well as wi ...
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic belongs to the catchment areas of three seas: the North Sea, the Black Sea, and the Baltic Sea.
The largest catchment area is the North Sea, covering 51.399 square kilometers, while the smallest i ...
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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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