vicky
January 12, 2022
12.1.22
30.11.21
25.2.19
15 Important Facts About South Africa - Facts of Nation
vicky
February 25, 2019
Facts About South Africa That You Didn't Knew About !
South Africa is the southernmost country located in Africa Continent. This Nation is officially known as Republic of South Africa. The population of South Africa is 5.8 crores. There are 3 Capital cities of South Africa, namely Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. The largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg with the population of more than 9 lakh people. There are almost 11 official languages of South Africa - SeSotho sa Borwa, Sesotho sa Leboa, Isindebele, Afrikaans, Siswati, Setswana, XiTsonga, Tshivenda, Isizulu, IsiXhosa and South African sign language. Being a secular state, it has very diversity in religion. 'South African Rand' is the official currency of this Nation.
South Africa Facts
➤ South Africa is said to be the world's 24th most populous country, With a population of more than 5.5 crores people.
➤ It is believed that Table Mountain in South Africa's Cape Town is one of the oldest mountains in the world and is one of the 12 main energy centers in the World.
➤ South Africa is the only country in the world who has abandoned its own Nuclear Weapon Program.
➤ South Africa is rich in mining and minerals and is the world's leading Nation with about 90% Platinum on Earth.
➤ It sounds strange but South Africa has almost 11 languages as their official languages instead of one.
➤ There is one of the world's biggest tree located in South Africa and it is estimated to be 6000 years old. This tree is so big that its a small Bar been housed inside the tree.
➤ Rovos Rail, which is rated and crowned as the worlds most lavish and luxurious train is found only in South Africa.
➤ African bush elephant, which is supposed to be the planets biggest mammal resides in South Africa and it can weigh upto 11 tons.
➤ The wildlife in South Africa is very Bio-diverse. It boosts almost 900 species of birds.
➤ The worlds largest man-made forest in Johannesburg, South Africa almost has 60 lakh trees itself.
➤ Bungee Jumping is one of the thrilling Adventure one must try after visiting South Africa.
➤ The Worlds second largest Waterfall, Tugela falls is located in South Africa. It is more than 2500 feet high.
➤ Leather Back Turtle, which is supposed to be the worlds largest reptile is also found in South Africa.
➤ In 1967, the first Heart Transplant surgery took place at Groote Schuur Hospital in South Africa.
Related article : Facts about Nigeria.
20.2.19
20 Interesting Facts About Tanzania - Facts of Nation
vicky
February 20, 2019
Unknown Facts About Tanzania, You would love to have a Look !
Tanzania country is located in East African continent and is officially known as 'united Republic of Tanzania'. The population of Tanzania Nation is 5.8 crores. Dodoma is the capital city of this nation, Whereas 'Dar-es-Salaam' is the largest city in Tanzania with the population of more than 40 lakh people. The national and the official language of Tanzania is Swahili, whereas English and Arabic languages are also widely used. More than 60% of the total population follows Christianity religion, besides Islam religion is also dominant in this Country. Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of this nation. The Tanzanian National flag features yellow edged dark black band, separated slantingly from lower lift corner with green upper triangle and blue lower triangle.
Amazing Facts About Tanzania
➤ Tanzania is made up of 120 tribes, each tribe is important in its own way. Each of them is culturally famous by its unique masks, hand-woven baskets, boutiques, poems, ebony etc.➤ Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania which is 19,341 ft high above sea-level, is the highest mountain in Africa.
➤ Over 70% of the number of inhabitants in Tanzania lives in territories influenced by jungle fever(Malaria). Jungle fever and rashness are driving reasons for the demise of kids younger than five in this nation.
➤ Coffee plant is Tanzania's biggest fare crop and is an essential part of its economy.
➤ Tanzania is home to Coconut Crab, which is the largest in the world, and Zanzibar can be found on Chumbe Island of Tanzania.
➤ Spices are normal along the waterfront districts of Tanzania. These districts additionally utilize a great deal of coconut milk.
➤ Gold is a noteworthy mineral and Tanzania is the third biggest African maker of the mineral, after South Africa and Ghana.
➤ Tanzania has an abnormal answer for assaulting elephants that stray into farmlands – "Toss condoms loaded up with spicy hot red chilly powder at them", and it thoroughly works.
➤ Lake Netron In Tanzania is a highly alkaline lake. This lake is known to turn birds and other animals into a terrible stone statue.
➤ Baobabs are an excellent and entrancing tree that can be found in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, which can be effectively expected to live for least of 1000 years.
➤ Located in Tanzania,Lake Victoria likewise happens to be the biggest tropical lake and the second biggest freshwater lake on the planet.
➤ The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's most seasoned national park and has a abundunt variety of natural life, including over a million wildebeest.
➤ As a travel industry sponsor, the administration has set up sight-seeing balloons(Hot Air Balloons) in the Serengeti National Park.
➤ Tanzania is one of the most unfortunate nations on the planet. The average economy of a person is very low. It is among one of the poorest countries in the world.
➤ The nation is to a great extent subject to agribusiness for business, representing about portion of the utilized workforce.
➤ World's Biggest Volcanic Crater, Nogorongoro, is located in Tanzania, which spreads in 19 kilometers and is 600 meters deep.
➤ While shorelines may not be one of the primary things that you consider when you envision an African safari, an excursion to the excellent island of Zanzibar is the ideal method to round off a safari.
➤ English Band Queen's main singer- 'Freddie Mercury' was born in Tanzania, Zanzibar Islands in Stone Town and his real name is Farukh Bulsara.
➤ A large portion of the movement in Tanzania is by street. In any case, the streets can be rough with potholes and spots that are not cleared.
➤ According to Tanzania History, Tanzania has adopted Football and Rugby as its favorite sport due to having a European Colony in the East.
14.2.19
15+ Interesting Facts About Italy - Facts of Nation.
vicky
February 14, 2019
18 Amazing Facts About Italy│Facts about Religion and Culture│Facts About Italian language and Italian People│
Italy which is officially known as Italian Republic is a beautiful country in Europe continent. The population of Italy is more than 6 crores. The capital and the largest city in Italy is Rome with the population of 28 lakh people. The official language of Italy is Italian, Besides many other languages are also spoken. About 75 of the total population of this nation follows Roman Catholic religion and it is dominant religion in Italy. Euro is used as the official currency in Italy. The national flag of Italy features three vertical stripes of green, white and red colours.
Facts about Italy
➤ Italy has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and there are 50 such historic buildings in this country that have been rated by UNESCO.➤ Italy makes the world's largest liquor, the wine produced here is sent to many other countries.
➤ Venice City of Italy has a special law that every gondola boat should be black in color.
➤ Bologna University of Italy is Europe's oldest university, which was established in the year 1080 BC.
➤ Italy is a peninsula just like India. The peninsula is called the vast area which is surrounded by water from three sides. Just like the Himalayas in the north of India, Alpas mountains are in the north of Italy.
➤ It is the law of Italy's Milan City that there is a need to have a grin on each of the necessary occasions, such as when visiting and meeting anyone.
➤ You might be surprised to know that a person in Italy named his property of $13 million not a family name but a cat.
➤ Italy is the only country that is surrounded by two countries, Vatican City and San Marino.
➤ In the first world war, more than six million Italian soldiers were killed and more than one million soldiers were badly injured.
➤ In Italy, employees only work for 20 hours a week on an average
➤ The fork was first used in Italy in Europe because of the Italian pasta. It was specially designed only for eating pasta.
➤ Italy's Traffic Police use Super Cars like Lamborghini.
➤ In most of the divorce cases in Italy, Whatsapp is considered as one of the important witness.
➤ Soccer is Italy's most popular sport and Italy has won the World Cup for 4 times.
➤ Thousands of Italian Peoples throw around 3000 € euros just like this in Trevi Fountain of Italy.
➤ Although Italy is a developed country, yet a third of its population do not use the Internet ever.
➤ Argentina is a country inhabited by the other continent (South America), but its 37 percent of the population's ancestors were Italian.
➤ More than 50 million people visit Italy every year and moreover Italy's 60 earnings occurs from tourists itself.
8.2.19
22 Interesting Facts About France - Facts of Nation
vicky
February 08, 2019
Amazing Facts About France
France is the country located in Western Europe continent. The official name of this Nation is French Republic. The population of France is about 7 crores. The capital and the largest city in France is Paris with the population of 22 lakh people. The official and the national language of this nation is French. More than half of the country's population follows Christian religion and it is the dominant religion in France, Besides Judaism is also observed. The official currency used is Euro. The national flag of France features 3 vertical stripes of blue, white and red colour.
Unknown Facts about France
➤ France is the first country to adopt the international unit system. Such as kilometers, liters, kilograms, etc.➤ Every city in France has a market called 'Victor Hugo'.
➤ It is illegal to name the name of a pig in Napoleon in France.
➤About 4700 varieties of cottage cheese is made in France.
➤ Parents who raise their children well, they are given a prize in France.
➤ France is the first country in the world to have given legal recognition to homosexuality.
➤ The French people eat snakes, frog legs and horse meat with a big conspiracy.
➤ It is considered unlawful to click a photo of policemen, or their cars in France.
➤ Kissing in railway station in France is illegal.
➤ About 7.5 million tourists visit every year in France, which is more than any other tourist visited countries in the world.
➤ France's Louvre Museum is the world's largest tourist attraction spot.
➤ According to the Durex Global Sex Study conducted in 2003, French people in the world have sex most often in a year.
➤ The concept of number plates for Vehicles were first used in France.
➤ One in five people in France is a victim of depression, in this way it is one of the most sad countries in the world.
➤ In France, Condom vending machine is installed in 96 percent high school to reduce the increasing number of AIDS.
➤ France hosted the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Not only this, this country has won it too.
➤ All people in France often ask each other for their well-being. With this, their behavior towards others is considered decent.
➤ French Mathematician Christian Kramp invented Factorial Calculation notation 'n!'
➤ The first digital watch, hot air balloon, parachute and mock butter were invented in France.
➤ Nearly 1.3 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the First World War. Millions of people were seriously injured and thousands of missing.
➤ The beginning of April Fool's Day was also started in France.
➤ France is the fourth largest country in world to manufacture atomic and nuclear weapons. In the 1960's, the first A-bomb was tested in the French Algerian Sahara.
➤ France has found an Internet type of its own, which was named Mintell Telemetics System in 1980, which made France the world leader in Howell Telemetics.
➤ The first digital watch, hot air balloon, parachute and mock butter were invented in France.
➤ Nearly 1.3 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the First World War. Millions of people were seriously injured and thousands of missing.
➤ The beginning of April Fool's Day was also started in France.
➤ France is the fourth largest country in world to manufacture atomic and nuclear weapons. In the 1960's, the first A-bomb was tested in the French Algerian Sahara.
➤ France has found an Internet type of its own, which was named Mintell Telemetics System in 1980, which made France the world leader in Howell Telemetics.
5.2.19
22 Fascinating Facts about The United Kingdom - Facts of Nation
vicky
February 05, 2019
Interesting Facts About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom Which is also known as UK or The Great Britain is the sovereign country located in north-west coast of Europe Continent. The official name of this country is 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.The population of this Nation is more than 6.5 crores. The Capital and the largest city in UK is London with the population of 82 lakhs. The official language of the Britain is English. More than half of the Nation's population follows Christian religion and is the dominant religion in United Kingdom. The official currency used in United Kingdom is Pound Sterling. UK is the one of the developed country in the world and in terms of GDP it has the the world's fifth largest economy.United Kingdom Facts
1. The Queen of the great Britain is the official owner of the earths 1/6th surface area.2. Everyday British people drink more than 160 millions cup of tea,
3. World famous Sports like football, rugby, golf, boxing, and cricket were all invented in the United Kingdom.
4. The British Navy used the music of Britney Spears to scare Somali pirates with the east coast of Africa.
5. Queen of The Great Britain, Elizabeth II, has visited more than 116 countries in the world, though she does not have a passport. The reason is simple - it does not need to prove his identity, In fact, She is the one who officially issues passports for British citizens.
6. The invention of champagne was in made in England.
7. Agriculture is also a major part of the country's economy, they grow more than 60% of their own food items, and hence their food imports remain low.
8. There are many natural resources in the United Kingdom, their land is rich in iron, limestone, soil, gypsum, lead and coal.
9. In United Kingdom it is legal for children over 5 years of age to drink alcohol at home or at other private premises.
10. The world's oldest golf course is located in Scotland.
11. In the United Kingdom, there should be a horse's passport for all horses, ponies and donkeys.
12. In the 16th century, a law was enacted in London, which included at night after 9.PM beating to wife was illegal, only because the noise was troubling the neighbor people.
13. Britain boasts the largest Indian restaurant in the world, and London has some of the largest Indian restaurants much like found in Mumbai and Delhi.
14. London was the first city to test an underground railway.
15. The first 'Fish and Chips' restaurant was opened in 1860 in London by a Jewish immigrant named Joseph Malin.
16. Death penalty was partially banned in Britain because a man was wrongly killed for killing his wife and daughter in the year 1950.
17. Windsor Castle, in the British county of Berkshire, is the oldest royal residence in the world, which is still being used by the royal family.
18. Prince William once paid $ 320 (£ 200) during a "slave auction" at the Harry Potter-themed party for Kate Middleton.
19. World Famous Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling is from the United Kingdom.
20. The United Kingdom has recently named the Chicken Tikka Masala as its national dish, which is a spicy curry made in the UK and it is the favorite of everyone in India itself.
21. Automobile is a major part of the country's gross domestic product, generating revenue of 26.6 billion pounds each year.
22. One of the most bizarre cultural facts about England is that it is actually illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
17. Windsor Castle, in the British county of Berkshire, is the oldest royal residence in the world, which is still being used by the royal family.
18. Prince William once paid $ 320 (£ 200) during a "slave auction" at the Harry Potter-themed party for Kate Middleton.
19. World Famous Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling is from the United Kingdom.
20. The United Kingdom has recently named the Chicken Tikka Masala as its national dish, which is a spicy curry made in the UK and it is the favorite of everyone in India itself.
21. Automobile is a major part of the country's gross domestic product, generating revenue of 26.6 billion pounds each year.
22. One of the most bizarre cultural facts about England is that it is actually illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
