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Monday, 16 February 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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Japan
Japan is the only country to have an emperor.
It is mostly a symbolic figure, with little power.
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Ireland
Traditional Irish cuisine is based on mutton, as the country's economy has been based largely on sheep farming for many years.
Irish stew contains mutton or lamb, barley, and stewed vegetables - leeks, potatoes, onions, and carrots.
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Austria
Freed from the Turkish threat, the empire flourished, especially in culture and art.
During the Baroque period, wonderful buildings were built there, such as Schönbrunn Castle (today on ...
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Peru
Peru lies entirely in the southern hemisphere.
The northernmost tip of the country lies approximately 3.3 km south of the equator.
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Kazakhstan
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, the country's second most populous city (after Almaty).
It is located in the Kazakh Foothills, in the northern part of the country on the Ish River. The cap ...
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Uganda
Uganda's population is one of the youngest and fastest growing in the world - over 2/3 of the population is under 25 years of age.
In 2020, 43.252.966 people lived there. Population density is not uniform, it is highest in the sout ...
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China
The first mechanical clock was invented in China between 1088 and 1092 AD.
It was built by Su Song, one of the citizens. The device precisely indicated the time of day and allowed you to track constellations in the sky, so you could precisely set horoscopes.
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Singapore
During World War II, Singapore passed into Japanese possession.
The Japanese occupied it till 1945.
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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's highest mountain is the Grauspitz, with an altitude of 2599 m.
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Croatia
Croatia's best viewpoint is Mount Srd, which rises to a height of 412 m above sea level.
From here, you can see Stari Grad, Lokrum Island, Elaphite Islands, Korcula, the border with Bosnia ...
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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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