Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a landlocked country in the central Balkan Peninsula. It declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008 and became the Republic of Kosovo. With these facts about Kosovo, let us learn more about the history, economy, people, culture and geography of this beautiful Balkan country. 1. Kosovo was […]
The name “Korea” comes from Goryeo, which was the name given to the dynasty established by General Wang Geon in AD 918. Goryeo means “high and clear.” Some poetic interpretations of the name Korea are “Land of High Mountains and Sparkling Streams” and “Land of the Morning Calm.” Most restaurants, including McDonald’s, will deliver food […]
North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK). The Korean Demilitarized Zone marks the boundary between North Korea and South Korea. Below are 35 interesting facts about North Korea, its uniqueness, history, economy, education, government, leaders and strategies. #1. Interestingly, you can smoke Marijuana legally in North Korea. It is not […]
Kiribati, officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. The country has a limited population and is facing critical issue regarding its existence due to climate change. With these 41 facts about Kiribati, let’s learn more about its people, climate, culture, history, independence and much more… #1. The locals of Kiribati are […]
Kenya is a sovereign state in East Africa that is officially known as the Republic of Kenya with Nairobi as the Capital and largest city. The country lies on the equator bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south-east and Tanzania, another East African country to the south, Uganda lies on the west while South […]
1) It is the 6th largest country in the world, occupying an entire continent of some 7.6 million square kilometres. 2) It has the world’s 3rd largest ocean territory, spanning three oceans and covering around 12 million square kilometres. 3) Vegetation covers nearly 7 million square kilometres or 91 percent of Australia. 4) The largest […]
No matter where you’re from, it’s likely you’ll encounter someone on Aruba who speaks your language. Much of the population is fluent in English, Dutch, and Spanish — as well as the local Creole language, Papiamento. In fact, this nation of 112,000 is home to 90+ nationalities and ethnic groups. Among them are sizable European, […]