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Wednesday, 28 October 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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Austria
Tourism is an important branch of the Austrian economy.
In 2015, the country was visited by 26.719 million tourists, generating revenues of $18.303 billion.
Mauritius
The total area of the Republic of Mauritius, consisting of the island of Mauritius, Rodrigues, and several other islets, is 2040 square kilometers.
The island of Mauritius is the largest of the islands that make up the Republic of Mauritius, with a ...
China
The Terracotta Army is the largest collection of life-size human figures in the world.
There are over 8100 clay figures and new ones are discovered from time to time. The originator of the idea to create the terracotta army was, of course, the first emperor of China - Qin Shi Huang.
Zanzibar
The most famous and sensual dance in Zanzibar is the Dumbak.
It is a traditional belly and hip dance with scarves, stimulating women's internal energy. Girls learn it from an early age.
Poland
Poland's symbolic beginning was the baptism of Mieszko I, a Polish prince, in 966.
Although Mieszko is considered Poland's founder, his son Boleslaw the Brave became Poland's first king.
Republic of South Africa
In 1949, a law was introduced prohibiting mixed marriages.
In 1950, a law was introduced prohibiting sexual contact between representatives of different races. ...
Switzerland
Switzerland has existed as a state in its current form since the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848.
Switzerland's forerunners established a protective alliance in the late 13th century, creating a loo ...
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans called Queen Elizabeth II the Maharaja, which translates to the Great Queen.
Elizabeth II visited Sri Lanka for the first time in 1954, five months after her coronation. She was ...
Argentina
Most of Argentine’s population live in urban areas.
Only 12% of people live in rural areas, in latifundium and livestock estates.
Argentina
At the beginning of the 20th century, Argentina was the seventh most economically developed country in the world.
Numerous coups ended with the introduction of democracy in Argentina in 1983. In the nineties, a severe financial crisis resulted in Argentina founding its way into developing countries.