Somalia is a war-torn eastern African country that borders the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, Ethiopia and Kenya Created 1 July 1960 by Yusuf Ali Kenadid, Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Mogadishu Largest city: Mogadishu Continent: Africa Currency: Somali shilling Somalia is officially called the Federal Republic of Somalia. Somalia is […]
Solomon Islands is a sovereign country located in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia. The Islands country consists of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Capital: Honiara […]
Slovenia is a Central European country known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes. Capital: Ljubljana Largest city: Ljubljana Currency: Euro Official language: Slovenian The country’s capital city’s (Ljubljana) name translates as “the loved one”. Ljubljana is pronounced lub-lee-yana. Ljubljana is the center of Slovenia. There are 12 museums in the city and they are […]
Facts About Slovakia that will amaze you Slovakia is a central European country known for its dramatic natural landscape and many castles. It is a country of surprising contrasts. Capital: Bratislava Currency: Euro Largest city: Bratislava Prime minister: Robert Fico Official language: Slovak Slovakia has the World’s highest number of castles and chateaux per capita. […]
Sint Maarten is an island country in the Caribbean and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi). Its natural features span lagoons, beaches and salt pans. The capital, Philipsburg, has cobblestone streets and colorful, colonial-style buildings lining its Front Street shopping area. Capital: Philipsburg Continent: North […]
The country’s official name is República Oriental del Uruguay (Oriental Republic of Uruguay). Official language of Uruguay is Spanish. Capital : Montevideo, Over half of the country’s 3.3 million people live in the capital, Montevideo. Uruguay’s motto is Libertad o Muerte, meaning Liberty or Death. Uruguay has one of the highest literacy rates in the […]
Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country known for its ancient history, beautiful architecture and diverse culture. Once part of the USSR, today the country is an independent nation with much to interest those who plan to travel within its borders. These 44 facts about Uzbekistan […]