Countries - geography
Facts about Zambia
1. Name: Zambia’s name derives from the Zambezi River. The word ‘Zambezi’ comes from the local word ‘yambezi’, meaning “the heart ...
Facts about Madagascar
1. Name: The official name of Madagascar is the ‘Republic of Madagascar’. In the period 1975 – 1993 the country was ...
Facts about Ghana
1. Residential: Ghana’s population lives primarily along the coast and in the two largest cities of Accra (the capital) and Kumasi ...
Facts about Iraq
1. Sandstorms: Sand and dust storms ravage Iraq for 20-50 days every year. They occur most frequently in the summer. The ...
Facts about Iran
1. Name: The official name of Iran is the Islamic Republic of Iran. The country became an Islamic republic when the ...
Facts about Israel
1. Lowest point: At -418 meters, the Dead Sea coastline is the lowest point of dry land in the world. The ...
Facts about Moldova and Moldavia
1. Moldova vs Moldavia: The Republic of Moldova became an independent state in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. ...
Facts about Algeria
1. Residential: The Sahara Desert covers more than 80% of Algeria. More than 90% of the country’s population live on around ...
Facts about Slovenia
1. Area: Slovenia’s total area is 20,273 km2. Of this, 10,124 km2 is forest and 216 km2 vineyards 2. Independence: Slovenia became ...
Facts about Macedonia
1. Name: Macedonia’s official name is the ‘Republic of Macedonia’ according to its own constitution. However, in international circles, the country ...
