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Thursday, 22 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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Turkey
Despite being a Muslim country, polygamy in Turkey is forbidden.
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Kazakhstan
In the southeastern region of Kazakhstan, close to the Tenshan mountains, there is a canyon of the Shinar River, reminiscent of the Grand Canyon of Colorado.
The length of the canyon is about 150 km, and the height of the walls reaches 200 m.
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a parliamentary democracy.
The head of state is the president, elected in general elections for a five-year term since 2013. Th ...
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New Zealand
Pavlova, the meringue-based dessert, originates in New Zealand.
It was named after Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballerina.
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Austria
The Alps are divided into three main mountain ranges in Austria: the Northern Limestone Alps, the Central Eastern Alps, and the Southern Limestone Alps.
The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, 3798 m above sea level.The Austrian Alps are the highest in the west of the country, and the further east you go, the lower they are.
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China
Although Ping-Pong is one of the most popular games in China, it originated in the UK.
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Poland
The Constitution of May 3 was the first law of its kind in Europe and the second in the world.
It was adopted on May 3, 1791, but was in force for only 14 months. It lost its significance when St ...
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Croatia
Apart from the coast, Croatia's most exciting place is the Plitvice Lakes National Park.
It is a series of small turquoise lakes divided by limestone barriers, forming numerous small waterf ...
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New Zealand
New Zealand is home to a vast number of endemic animals and plants.
Approximately 80% of flora found in New Zealand is endemic.
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Russia
During World War II, subways were used as air-raid shelters.
The Russians built new stations while the conflict was still going on. About 150 people were born in subways during the war.
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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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