Trinidad and Tobago is a dual island Caribbean nation near Venezuela. The island has distinctive Creole traditions and cuisine. But did you also know that Trinidadians would be mad at you for doing something that they do? What is that? How do you get the attention of a waiter/waitress in a restaurant? How does the law view foul language and cursing? You will get the [...]
12 Amazing Facts About Tonga You Never Knew
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands. Many of the islands are uninhabited, and most are lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rain forest. There are hundreds of amazing facts about Tonga you haven't heard. Outside these few facts, there are a number of other very amazing facts about the country. For example, what [...]
11 Funny Facts About Togo You’ll Love To Know
Togo, is a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea. The country is known for its palm-lined beaches and hilltop villages. Koutammakou, inhabited by the Batammariba people, is a traditional settlement of fortress like clay huts dating to the 17th century. In addition to these, there are a number of other funny facts about this country. For example, what do you to bones of [...]
10 Interesting Facts About Timor-Leste You Need To See
East Timor, or Timor-Leste is a Southeast Asian nation occupying half the island of Timor. It is ringed by coral reefs teeming with marine life. Landmarks in the capital, Dili, speak to the country's struggles for independence from Portugal in 1975 and then Indonesia in 2002. In terms of culture, etiquette and tradition, the country and people have some very interesting [...]
12 Funny Facts About Sri Lanka You Need To See
Formerly called Ceylon, Sri Lanka is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. It has diverse landscapes that range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. Sri Lanka is famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins. Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka's ancient capital, and has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years. However, there are many other [...]
10 Funny Facts About South Sudan You’ll Love To See
Officially called the Republic of South Sudan, it is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. The country gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. In stark contrast to Sudan, South Sudan is predominantly Christian. South Sudan is bordered by four other African countries, including Sudan, Kenya, DR Congo, and Central African Republic. Those are generally known facts [...]
12 Funny Facts About Spain You’ll Love To See
The country of Spain is on Southwestern Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. It really consists 17 autonomous regions, each with its own geography and culture. The capital, Madrid, is home to the Royal Palace and singular Prado museum. The museum houses works by European masters, and Segovia to the north has a fairy-tale medieval castle and Roman aqueduct. However, outside these [...]
12 Amazing Facts About South Korea You’ll Love To See
Officially called the Republic of Korea, it is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The country shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. South Korea is equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples. The country’s coastal fishing [...]
10 Weird Facts About Somalia You Should Know
Officially called the federal republic of Somalia, the African country is located at the horn of Africa. It is bordered to the west by Ethiopia, to the northwest by Djibouti, and to the north, by the Gulf of Aden. Today, however, the federal republic of Somalia has no permanent government, with the Al-Shabab decimating the population. Outside those, there are quite a [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Tajikistan You Need To Know
Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It is known for rugged mountains, and popular for hiking and climbing. But outside these, there are quite a number of other amazing facts about the country. Take for example, the wedding of those who live on the plateau. How long does a typical wedding last there? How [...]
13 Weird Facts About Thailand You Need To Know
Thailand is a country in Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma. It has a tropical climate with a warm rainy season from March to September; and a cool dry season from September to March. But Thailand has a lot of other weird facts about the country that you definitely would love to know before visiting the country. Here [...]
12 Interesting Facts About Tanzania You’ll Love To Know
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a place of safari pilgrimage. This park is populated by what hunters generally refer to as the “big five” game. These are elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. In addition to these, there is a good number of other interesting facts about [...]
12 Interesting Facts About Taiwan You’ll Love To Know
Taiwan is a small island nation 180km east of China. Taiwan has many modern cities, traditional Chinese temples, hot springs resorts, and dramatic mountainous terrain. There are a number of very interesting facts about the country. For example, what makes Taiwanese people feel such a need to belong to a group? What is the concept of face and how important is this concept? [...]
10 Weird Facts About Syria You Should Know
Syria is a country in the Middle East. It is officially called the Syrian Arab Republic, and Islam is the dominant religion of the country. But there are many Christians as well. There has been a prolonged civil unrest (which has lately become a full blow civil war) in the country for quite some time now, especially at the country’s border with Turkey. In addition, the IS [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Switzerland You Need To Know
Switzerland, a mountainous Central European country, is home to numerous lakes, villages, and the high peaks of the Alps. This country has a number of interesting facts. For example, what does direct eye contact mean to them? If you intend to visit Switzerland, you NEED to know it. Also, questions of what nature must you not ask Swiss people? And how do Swiss people view [...]
12 Interesting Facts About Sweden You’ll Love To Know
Sweden is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains. And there are quite a number of interesting facts about this egalitarian country. For instance, how does the Swedish society hold the child? And for how long is parental allowance paid after the child born? Again, in case you arrive [...]
13 Weird Facts About Swaziland You Should Know
Swaziland is a small monarchy in southern Africa. It is totally landlocked by South Africa. The country is predominantly Christian. So many people find it weird that the sangoman and the inyanga still have so much prominence. But what are they anyway? In Swaziland, a group of people is viewed by especially the rural community as property. Which group is that? Also, [...]
What Is Aleppo? 3 Interesting Facts About Aleppo
Aleppo is the largest city in Syria before the civil war and one of the most consistently inhabited city in the world right from the ancient times. Aleppo is serving as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, and the Aleppo Governorate is the most populous Syrian Governorate. Lets take a look at the some of the interesting facts about Aleppo. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Amazing Facts [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Saudi Arabia You Need To See
Saudi Arabia is one of the most popular countries in the Middle East. Here are some facts about Saudi Arabia you need to know. It is a desert country encompassing most of the Arabian Peninsula, with Red Sea and Persian (Arabian) Gulf coastlines. The country shares borders with Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Yemen. Saudi Arabia has a harsh and dry desert climate, with the [...]
10 Random Facts About San Marino You Should Know
San Marino is one of the smallest republics in the world. And it is located in Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The alternative name of the small republic is in Italian: La Serenissima Republica di San Morino (The Most Serene Republic of San Marino). San Marino is a mountainous microstate totally landlocked by Italy. The country was named after its founder, Marinus, who [...]
11 Funny Facts About Suriname You’ll Love To See
Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America. The small country has quite a number of facts that you might find funny at face value. To them though, these are their ways of life. For example, when you go to the Surinamese family home and ask to see the head, a person of what gender do you expect to see? Too, in most countries and societies of the [...]
13 Weird Facts About Sudan You Need To Know
Sudan, also known as North Sudan and officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in northeastern Africa. That is general knowledge. But being a visitor, a number of things may appear strange, even weird to you. For instance, asking about the welfare of someone with whom you are exchanging greetings. The Sudanese will greet and ask of your welfare, your business, [...]
12 Amazing Facts About Senegal You’ll Love To See
Senegal is a country on Africa’s west coast. The country is well known for its French colonial heritage and natural attractions. Senegal is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean, Guinea Bissau, and Mauritania. The two most populous ethnic groups are Wolof (43%) and Pular (23.8%). The rest are Serer, Jola, Mandinka, and Soninke in descending order. European and Lebanese [...]
11 Random Facts About Serbia You Need To Know
Serbia is a country within the Balkan Peninsula in southeast Europe. Basic facts about Serbia, the country has vast plateaus and mountains to the north and some nice ski resorts in the south. The capital of Serbia is Belgrade, Belgrade is the site of a number of ancient fortresses held successfully by the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Distinctive parts of the [...]
11 Weird Facts About Sierra Leone You Need To Know
In 1462 Portuguese explorer da Cintra saw the tall mountain rising up on what is now the Freetown Peninsula. He christened it Serra Lyoa. Successive visits by other English people and eventual colonization by Britain modified Serra Lyoa to Sierra Leone. The country is in the west coast of Africa, north of the equator. Sierra Leone has a land area of 27,699 square miles [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Slovakia You Need To See
Slovakia is a central European country. The country is known for its dramatic natural landscape and many castles. The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, which is near the border with Austria. The country operates a parliamentary democracy. The Bratislava castle is on a hill above the Danube River. This castle houses a branch of the Slovak National Museum which displays [...]
10 Random Facts About Saint Martin You’ll Love To Know
Are you planning to visit the Saint Martin Island? Here are the top 10 random facts about Saint Martin you must know. Saint Martin is an island country. It is part of the kingdom of the Netherlands on the southern part of the Caribbean. The natural landscape of the island country comprises lagoons, beaches, and salt pans. The capital of Saint Martin is Phillipsburg, a port [...]
11 Amazing Facts About South Africa You Need To Know
South Africa is a country lying at the southernmost tip of the African continent. Some facts about South Africa, the country is bordered by six other African countries. These are: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. The country is marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland, the Kruger National Park covers vast shrub lands populated by big [...]
11 Random Facts About Solomon Islands You Need To Know
Solomon Islands is a nation of hundreds of islands in the South Pacific. Here are some basics facts about Solomon Islands, the island is known for its scuba diving and WWII era relics. Some of its well known diving destinations are the Marovo Lagoon and Iron Bottom Sound. These two areas are known to be littered with dozens of sunken warships. Melanesian ethnic group makes [...]
12 Cool Facts About Slovenia You’ll Love To Know
Slovenia is a country in central Europe. Some quick facts about Slovenia, it is known for its mountains, outdoor recreations, and beautiful ski resorts. The country operates a unitary, parliamentary, constitutional republic. The official language of Slovenia is Slovene. Slovene ethnic group makes up 83% of the [...]
Top 5 Facts About Serge Gnabry You Need To Know
Serge Gnabry is a football player with Arsenal Football Club of London. He is of German and one of the most talented kids in the football game. As he prepares to leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich, here are some of the facts about Serge Gnabry you didn't know. Born: July 14, 1995 (age 21), Stuttgart, Germany Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 161 lbs Current team: Arsenal F.C. (#27 / [...]
10 Random Facts About Seychelles You’ll Love To Know
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa, south of the equator. Some facts about Seychelles the country has a land area of 118 square miles (about 455 square kilometers). The country is well known for its beaches, coral reefs, diving, nature reserves and rare wildlife such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Technically, Seychelles is the [...]
11 Amazing Facts About Singapore You Need To Know
Singapore is a country of islands, situated in the Southeast of Asia. Here we bring you some amazing facts about Singapore you didn't know. The island city-state is a global financial centre with a tropical climate and multicultural, multi-ethnic population. Chinese ethnic group makes up 76% of the population. The rest are Indian, Malay, the rest, and Buddhism is the most [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Samoa You Need To Know
Samoa is a small island country in the Oceania. The country operates a parliamentary democracy system of government. There are two official languages: Samoan (of Polynesian) and English. There are so many amazing facts about Samoa you haven't heard of. The religion of Samoa is mainly Christian. Some 98% of the population is in one denomination Christianity or the other. [...]
14 Random Facts About Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country that lies within the North American and the Caribbean. The locals sometimes call the main island Hairoun. The “Grenadines” is Spanish for pomegranate, referring to the smaller islands by the main one. Take a look at some facts about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.... The island has a population of some 120,000, as [...]
10 Weird Facts About Nepal You’ll Love To See
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. The capital is Kathmandu, and it has a population of 26.4 million. Islam is the dominant religion of Nepal.Nepal is a multi-ethnic nation, and the people are very friendly and curious. Here are ten other weird facts about Nepal that you will love to read. SEE ALSO: 17 Amazing Facts About Uruguay You Should [...]
10 Random Facts About Nauru You Should Know
The capital of Nauru is Yaren District. The island covers an area of some 13 square miles or 27 square kilometers. The island is high above sea level with very steep cliffs dropping far down to the ocean sides. This is said to make anchorage difficult for ships. Here are ten random facts about Nauru. SEE ALSO: 10 Amazing Facts About Luxembourg You Should Know The [...]
10 Random Facts About Namibia You’ll Like To Know
Namibia was colonized by Germany and South Africa and names South West Africa. Here are some other basic facts about Namibia you'll like to know, the name of the country is derived from the Namib Desert, considered to be the oldest desert in the world. Namibia lies at the south west coast of Africa. SEE ALSO: 10 Interesting Facts About Lithuania That You Will Love It is [...]
10 Interesting Facts About Mozambique You’ll Love To See
Mozambique is that it lies on the southeastern coast of Africa. Here are some basic facts about Mozambique you need to know. The country is bordered on the north by Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia. On the west, it is bordered by Zimbabwe, on the south, by South Africa and Swaziland, and the Channel of Mozambique to the east. Maputo, the capital, is close to coast in the [...]
10 Weird Facts About Saint Lucia You Need Know
Saint Lucia is an Island nation in the Caribbean. Other facts about Saint Lucia is that is in the eastern Caribbean, and has two distinctive mountains on its west coast. The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries, where cruise ships usually stop. It has nice beaches and reef-diving sites. Saint Lucia’s interior has rain forests with nice waterfalls. SEE ALSO: 10 Amazing Facts [...]