Until recently, many people didn’t know much about this small country on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula. Even today Portugal’s beaches, traditional cuisine and old-world charm are the facets that remain in the spotlight. Discover another side to this historic country with these interesting facts. 1.Portugal is one of the Top European Countries […]
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Did you know that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn? No? Then here are 28 other fun facts about Scotland that will blow your mind. Ah bonnie Scotland. The land of cool castles, magical landscapes, an unrivalled love of whisky, and of course the Loch Ness monster. From the culture to the people, […]
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Marooned far from the rest of the world – more so than ever, post-pandemic – Australia is a land full of quirks, idiosyncrasies and contradictions. Vast but sparsely populated; searingly hot, but sees more snow than Switzerland; full of sharks, snakes and spiders, but nevertheless an inviting place for a holiday. It’s also home to […]
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Whether you’re preparing for a trip, learning for a quiz or simply want to know more about this mountainous country, check out these 77 fun facts about Austria. 77 FUN FACTS ABOUT AUSTRIA 1. The Austrian flag, one of the oldest in the world, is unique in that, when flown by citizens, it is comprised […]
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Perennially popular Portugal charms everyone. Surfers love the waves, history buffs have a thousand years of heritage and twelve UNESCO heritage sites to sift through, gourmands have delicious and happily affordable food and wine at their fingertips. The westernmost country in Europe is home to a ten million-strong population. But did you know that there […]
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I hate to admit but I think I know more places in other countries than in my own country. This is actually really embarrassing because Austria is not that big. It covers an area of a bit less than 84,000 square kilometers. Even when it comes to its history, I’m not an expert at all. […]
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Oz, Land Down Under, Aussieland, Australia; either way you call it, Australia is one of the world’s most interesting and beautiful places. From pristine beaches, a plethora of indigenous, gold rush and colonial history and an incredible food and art scene; it’s not hard to see why the massive Oceania continent is a top item […]
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1. The name koala stems from an Aboriginal word meaning “no water”. Matthias Duebbert/BuzzFeed 2. Which makes sense, since koalas get their water from eucalyptus leaves, they don’t actually drink it. Sohan Judge/BuzzFeed The leaves contain 70% water, the rest mainly consisting of fibres and only a fraction actually contains nutrients. 3. The common belief […]
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Ready for some fun facts about Portugal that might surprise you? Small in size but large in stature, Portugal has given rise to a medley of firsts and greats. The nation that brought us barbecued chicken, Port Wine and Cristiano Ronaldo certainly has a weird way with words. From “swallowing frogs” so you bite your […]
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The paradise down under, Australia is worth a visit as it appeals to all kinds of travellers! Check out these 17 crazy and interesting facts about Australia that you probably never heard of! Kangaroo Island (from the official tourism website) 1. Australia has a number of bright pink lakes, naturally formed due to a salt […]
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