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Friday, 23 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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Ireland
In the 1990s, there was a crisis of confidence in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
The Catholic Church in Ireland enjoyed widespread authority and very strong influence over politics, ...
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Russia
About 25% of Russians die before they reach 55.
The average life expectancy for a man in Russia is 64 years. The main factor that affects life expectancy is alcohol consumption.
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China
It is believed that football was invented in China about 3000 years ago.
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Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7107 islands.
The largest islands are Mindanao, with an area of 95.000 square kilometers, located in the south, an ...
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Singapore
It is known for its strict law.
It has the death penalty, which is carried out regularly and is highly accepted by society. There is also the punishment of flogging and numerous prohibitions punishable by heavy fines.
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's population is very diverse.
The largest ethnic groups are Kazakhs (about 68.5%) and Russians (over 18.8%).
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Florida
Florida was incorporated into the US on 3rd March 1845 as a 27th state.
Its called the Sunshine State, and its motto is “In God We Trust.” Its state animal is the cougar, t ...
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Portugal
The oldest operating bookstore in the world is located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Livraria Bertrand in Baixa Chiado, founded by Pedro Faure, has been operating continuously since 1732.
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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's highest mountain is the Grauspitz, with an altitude of 2599 m.
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Switzerland
Since the Reformation in the 16th century, Switzerland has maintained a strong policy of armed neutrality.
In 1815, the Congress of Vienna fully restored Swiss independence, and the European powers agreed to ...
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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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