Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America with Hindustani as its largest ethnic group. Capital: Paramaribo Largest city: Paramaribo Currency: Surinamese dollar Continent: South America Recognised languages: 5 languages: Sarnami Hindustani; English; Sranan Tongo Creole; Javanese; Saramaccan Official language: Dutch Did You Know: Suriname’s largest ethnic group is Hindustani, which makes […]
Sudan is a war-torn North African country bordering the Red Sea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea. Capital: Khartoum Largest city: Khartoum Currency: Sudanese pound Area: 1,861,484 sq km Population: 36,729, 501 (July 2016 est.) Ethnic groups: Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Fallata Religion: Sunni Muslim, small Christian […]
Sri Lanka is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. Capitals: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Trending Formerly Known As: Ceylon Currency: Sri Lankan rupee Continent: Asia Ethnic groups (2012): 74.9% Sinhalese; 11.2% Sri Lankan Tamils; 9.2% Sri Lankan Moors; […]
Spain, a developed country with a high quality of life, is located on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. The Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. Capital: Madrid Largest City: Madrid Dialing code: +34 Currency: Euro Did you know: Spain was first called Iberia a name given to […]
South Sudan is a landlocked country in east-central Africa, bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Capital: Juba Largest city: Juba Currency: South Sudanese pound Area: 644,329 sq km, slightly smaller than Texas Population: 13,026,129 (July 2017 est.) Ethnic Groups: Dinka 35.8%, Nuer 15.6%, Shilluk, Azande, Bari, […]
South Korea is an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. Capital: Seoul Dialing code: +82 Currency: South Korean won Did you know: In Korea, babies are considered one year old at birth An unmarried person is called a “Big Baby” in Korean slang. South Korean men love makeup, spending close […]
South Africa is located on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Capitals: Cape Town, Pretoria, BloemfonteinDialing code: +27Currency: South African rand Did you know: South Africa has three capital cities – Cape Town (Legislative), Pretoria (Administrative) and Bloemfontein (Judicial). There are nine provinces in total: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, […]