Based on the evening news, it's hard to know for sure which countries are truly dangerous - as danger seems to lurk in every corner of the globe. However, the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report does an excellent job of zeroing in on the factors that are most pertinent to travelers. The report analyzes the travel and tourism industries in 136 … [Read more...] about The Most Dangerous Countries in the World & Why You Should Visit Them
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11 Interesting Facts About Albania You’ll Love To Know
Albania is a country in southeastern Europe, lying on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a small country with Adriatic and Ionian coastline. The Albanian Alps runs across the interior of the country. Albania has many castles and archeological sites. However, there are quite a number of other facts apart from these generally known ones. For example, how do they view an individual … [Read more...] about 11 Interesting Facts About Albania You’ll Love To Know
12 Random Facts About Algeria You Need To Know
It is a North African country with Mediterranean coastline and Saharan desert interior. It is bordered by, among other countries, Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, and Libya. Lining the hillside Casbah quarter is the Kachaoua Mosque with its narrow alleys and stairways. However, are these generally known facts about Algeria all the facts there are to know about the country? … [Read more...] about 12 Random Facts About Algeria You Need To Know
10 Random Facts About Andorra You Didn’t Know
Andorra is a tiny independent country or principality in Europe, lying between France and Spain. The country is situated in the Pyrenees Mountains. Andorra’s well known ski resorts and tax haven status encourage much duty-free shopping. Apart from those foregoing facts, are there other facts about Andorra that many people might not be aware of? Yes. Consider, for … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts About Andorra You Didn’t Know
12 Interesting Facts About Angola You Need To See
Angola is a country in the Southern African country. It is bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, and lies between Namibia and Zimbabwe on the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east. The country has a varied terrain which encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a criss-crossing system of rivers, and sub-Saharan desert that runs right … [Read more...] about 12 Interesting Facts About Angola You Need To See
10 Cool Facts About Antigua and Barbuda You’ll Love To See
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent commonwealth country. It comprises its two namesake islands and several other smaller ones. The country is positioned right where the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet, and it is known for its reef-lined beaches, rainforests, and resorts. Are there other kinds of facts about the island country? Yes! What are they? Well, what are their … [Read more...] about 10 Cool Facts About Antigua and Barbuda You’ll Love To See
10 Amazing Facts About Zimbabwe You Need To See
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa. It is a landlocked country, and it is known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife. Much of Zimbabwe’s landscape is within parks, games reserves, and safari areas. However, there quite a number of other facts about Zimbabwe which a good number of people the world over do not know about. For example, how many official … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Zimbabwe You Need To See
14 Weird Facts About Afghanistan You Didn’t Know
Afghanistan is a country in southern part of Asia. It shares borders with, among other countries, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan is a landlocked country, and it is the 42nd most populous country in the world. But there are quite a number of other facts which a lot of people may not be aware of. These not so known facts may appear to a lot of people as weird … [Read more...] about 14 Weird Facts About Afghanistan You Didn’t Know
10 Random Facts About Armenia You Need To Know
Armenia, a former Soviet Republic, is an independent nation lying between Asia and Europe. The country is in the mountainous Caucasus region. Armenia is among the first Christian civilizations of the world. Its many religious sites include the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and the 4thC Etchmiadzin Cathedral. But there are a number of other facts about the country. Those … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts About Armenia You Need To Know
11 Interesting Facts About Argentina You Never Knew
Argentina is a country in South America. The country shares borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The climate of Argentina is mostly temperate and arid in the southeast, and sub-Antarctic in the southwest. But there are many other kinds of facts about the country that many people do not know. Would you like to know them? Well, in what ways, for … [Read more...] about 11 Interesting Facts About Argentina You Never Knew
12 Cool Facts About Austria You’ll Love To See
Austria is a country in central Europe lying to the north of Italy. It shares borders with the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The climate is continental and cloudy. The winters are cold with snows in lowlands and mountains. The summers are moderate with occasional showers. Those are some of the generally know … [Read more...] about 12 Cool Facts About Austria You’ll Love To See
10 Interesting Facts About Yemen You’ll Love To See
Yemen is a country in the Middle East. Officially known as the Republic of Yemen, it is located in western Asia. Yemen is bordered on the north side by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest country occupying the Arabian Peninsula. But do you know: how Yemenis view men staring into women’s eyes? How Yemenis view public display of affection? How Yemenis … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts About Yemen You’ll Love To See
11 Weird Facts About Vietnam You Never Knew
Vietnam is a country in Southeastern Asia. It is bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin. It is also bordering South China Sea along China, Laos, and Cambodia. The climate of Vietnam is tropical in the south and monsoonal in the north. Those are a few generally known facts. But see if you knew any of the following: what do Vietnamese refer to as “face”? How can … [Read more...] about 11 Weird Facts About Vietnam You Never Knew
10 Interesting Facts About Venezuela You’ll Love To See
Venezuela is a country in the Northern part of the South American continent. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is located between Columbia and Guyana. The climate is tropical, usually hot and humid. However, it is more in the highlands. But check these out! How is nepotism viewed in Venezuela? How do they view saying a group … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts About Venezuela You’ll Love To See
12 Weird Facts About Zambia You Didn’t Know
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The country has a rugged terrain with diverse wildlife. Zambia has a variety of parks and safari areas. On its border with Zimbabwe, you have the Victoria Falls which is locally called Mosi oa Tunya meaning Smoke That Thunders. Those are a few of the generally known fact about the country. But there are a number of other … [Read more...] about 12 Weird Facts About Zambia You Didn’t Know
11 Amazing Facts About Vanuatu You Never Knew
Vanuatu is a country in Oceania. It is in the South Pacific, and it is made up of up to 80 islands. They stretch up to some 1,300 kilometres. The island offers scuba diving and snorkeling at the coral reefs. Those facts are just a few of the generally known ones. But there are a number of other facts that many people do not know about or do not care to know about. These … [Read more...] about 11 Amazing Facts About Vanuatu You Never Knew
11 Weird Facts About Uruguay You Need To Know
Uruguay is a South American country. It is known for its verdant interior and beach-lined coast. Montevideo, the capital, is said to revolve around the independence plaza or plaza independencia. The capital was once home to a Spanish citadel. However, there are number of other facts about Uruguay which you would find weird. And yet, these are not generally known. So you … [Read more...] about 11 Weird Facts About Uruguay You Need To Know
10 Amazing Facts About Uzbekistan You Need To Know
Uzbekistan is a central Asian country. It was one of the soviet socialist republics. The country is known for its great mosques, mausoleums, and other great sites linked to the Silk Road. The Silk Road is, of course, the ancient major trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Those are the generally known facts. Here now are the generally less or unknown facts. … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Uzbekistan You Need To Know
10 Interesting Facts About United Arab Emirates You’ll Love To See
The United Arab Emirates is an Arabian Peninsula country. It is settled mainly along the Arabian or Persian Gulf. The country consists of seven federating emirates. The island capital Abu Dhabi is the home of Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque which is reputed to be capable of seating 40,000 worshippers at a time! Those are all generally known facts. But there lots of other facts … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts About United Arab Emirates You’ll Love To See
11 Weird Facts About United Kingdom You Didn’t Know
United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Island. It is an island nation in north-western Europe. England, where William Shakespeare and the 1960s popular rock music band were born, is where the capital London is. Outside those few generally known facts, there is a horde of other less known or totally unknown facts about United Kingdom. For … [Read more...] about 11 Weird Facts About United Kingdom You Didn’t Know
10 Amazing Facts About Ukraine You Didn’t Know
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe. It is known for its Orthodox Churches, Black sea Coastline, and forested mountains. It is bordered by seven counties, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Russia, and Belarus. However, there a quite a number of other facts about this country that many people do not know. You will find that these facts are … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Ukraine You Didn’t Know
11 Weird Facts About Uganda You Never Knew
Uganda is a landlocked East African country. It is bordered on the eastern side by Kenya, on the southwestern side by Rwanda, on the southern side by Tanzania, on the western side by DR Congo, and on the northern side by South Sudan. The country’s diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the immense Lake Victoria. Uganda is the world’s second most … [Read more...] about 11 Weird Facts About Uganda You Never Knew
10 Amazing Facts About Tuvalu You Never Knew
Tuvalu is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. There are 9 small islands altogether and they are all sparsely populated. They are covered with reefs and palm-fringed beaches. The marine area includes several uninhabited islets that only home to birds. Those are generally known facts about the country. And there lots more of such. But there are … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Tuvalu You Never Knew
11 Interesting Facts About Turkmenistan You Didn’t Know
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakun desert. The country is bordered on much of its north eastern side by Uzbekistan, south eastern side by Afghanistan, and southern side by Iran. There are however, a host of other facts about the country that you would find interesting which a number of people do … [Read more...] about 11 Interesting Facts About Turkmenistan You Didn’t Know
11 Interesting Facts About Turkey You’ll Love To See
Turkey is one nation straddling two continents: Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The country has cultural connections with ancient empires such as Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city which is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia and other great land marks. Those are just a few generally known facts. Those are just to wet your appetite … [Read more...] about 11 Interesting Facts About Turkey You’ll Love To See
10 Amazing Facts About Tunisia You Didn’t Know
Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. The country is bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the south east. The Bardo Museum in the capital has many archeological exhibits from Roman Mosaics to Islamic art. Apart from these generally known facts, there are quite a few other amazing facts about the country that many … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Tunisia You Didn’t Know
11 Funny Facts About Trinidad and Tobago You’ll Love To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 11 Funny Facts About Trinidad and Tobago You’ll Love To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 12 Amazing Facts About Tonga You Never Knew
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 … [Read more...] about 11 Funny Facts About Togo You’ll Love To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts About Timor-Leste You Need To See
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 … [Read more...] about 12 Funny Facts About Sri Lanka You Need To See
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Funny Facts About South Sudan You’ll Love To See
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 … [Read more...] about 12 Funny Facts About Spain You’ll Love To See
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 … [Read more...] about 12 Amazing Facts About South Korea You’ll Love To See
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Weird Facts About Somalia You Should Know
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Tajikistan You Need To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 13 Weird Facts About Thailand You Need To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 12 Interesting Facts About Tanzania You’ll Love To Know
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? … [Read more...] about 12 Interesting Facts About Taiwan You’ll Love To Know
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Weird Facts About Syria You Should Know