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Saturday, 10 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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New Zealand
The largest species of eagle that has ever existed is an extinct Haast’s eagle, endemic to New Zealand.
It weighed 15 kilograms and became extinct in 1400. Its main prey were Moa–species of extinct flight ...
Switzerland
Switzerland is a democratic and parliamentary federation where direct democracy (referendums) is widely used.
The position of the parliament and cantonal authorities is particularly strong there - such a system ...
Uganda
Uganda is located in the African Great Lakes Region.
It is a cluster of lakes in East Africa that fill the tectonic depressions of the Great Rift Valley ...
Uganda
Forests in Uganda cover a quarter of the country's area.
The area of forests has decreased dramatically as a result of human activity and has been replaced by various types of agricultural land.
Vatican City
Initially, the seat of the popes was the Lateran Palace given to the bishops of Rome in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine the Great.
Located about five kilometers from the Lateran, the Vatican was then only a place of pilgrimage to t ...
Kazakhstan
To the world's culture, the Kazakhs brought their achievements in economy and culture: the art of warfare, the mobile home yurt, saddle and stirrups for horses, carpet design, silver ornaments, melodious songs, and music reminiscent of the running of steppe horses.
Japan
It covers an area of 377,835 square kilometers.
It is divided into eight regions: Hokkaidō, Tōhoku, Kantō, Chūbu, Kansai, Chūgoku, Shikoku, Kyūshū, and Okinawa.
Germany
Escaping from prison in Germany is not considered a crime.
The Germans consider a will to be free as a fundamental human right. However, committing crimes while on the run will end in punishment.
Thailand
Thailand borders four countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia.
The coastline is 3219 km long.
Egypt
The longest river in Egypt is the Nile.
It was the Nile that allowed the first civilizations to settle in this area. Annual floods of the ri ...