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14.2.19

15+ Interesting Facts About Italy - Facts of Nation.

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.
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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.
Italian pasta, 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.
Trevi fountain, Italy

➤ 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.
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8.2.19

22 Interesting Facts About France - Facts of Nation

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.
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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.
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 ➤ 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.
eiffel tower, paris, france

 ➤ 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.
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5.2.19

22 Fascinating Facts about The United Kingdom - Facts of Nation

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.
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14.1.19

19 Interesting Facts About Turkey- Facts of Nation

January 14, 2019

Turkey Facts│Facts About Culture & Food│ Facts About Religion & People│

Turkey is the beautiful transcontinental Nation located in western Asia and some of its small part is also located in southeast Europe. The official name of Turkey is Republic of Turkey. The population of this country is 8 crores. The capital city of this Nation is Ankara and the largest city in Turkey is Istanbul with the population of 1.5 crores. The official language of this country is Turkish, Besides many other languages such as Arabic, Kurmanji, Kabardian are also spoken. There is no official religion of this country but Islam is the dominant religion with more than 80% of the population following this religion. The official currency used is Turkish lira. The National flag of Turkey features red background on which white crescent moon and stars are located.

Troy city, Turkey


Facts About Turkey

➤ The previous Turkish tradition says “a unknown at one’s sill is God’s guest for a minimum of 3 days.”

➤ Turkey has the 3rd highest variety of Facebook users within the world, with fourteen million users.

➤ The place referred to as Troy from the legendary Trojan Wars is found in Western Turkey.

➤ The country is independent agriculturally, thus it doesn’t ought to suppose the other countries for food. Major exports from Turkey embrace figs, tomatoes and aubergines.
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➤ The carrying of a fez (rounded cylindrical hat) was illegal in Turkey’s modernization reforms in 1925. It's still extralegal to wear one in governmental areas.

➤ More than fifty-five thousand Turkish students go to foreign countries annually for instructional functions.

➤ Turkey has one in every of the world’s oldest and largest malls. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (1455) was established shortly once the Ottoman conquest of metropolis.

➤ The most well-liked sport in Turkey is football, the Turkish national team came third within the 2002 tournament Finals, Besides Basketball and volleyball also are well-liked sports in Turkey.
tunnel, Istanbul, Turkey

➤ Istanbul Tunnel is that the world’s second oldest underground railway tunnel – it began operation in 1875.

 ➤ Ice cream street vendors conjointly perform circus-clown performances to draw in customers.

➤ Turkey is that the sixth most well liked traveller destination within the world and had thirty five million foreign guests in 2013 alone.

➤ Carpets are very much important aspect in Turkish culture. It is seen as spiritual symbols, they're highly used in mosques.

 ➤ If you visit to Turkey and if u find camels in famous big resorts dont get shocked, because they are maintained for the tourists itself to to take a ride. 

➤ Turkey’s Turkish Empire brought coffee occasional to Europe throughout the 1500s, wherever the drink was quickly adopted by European country and any abroad.
santa claus, Turkey

 ➤ St. Nicholas, widespread by the name “Santa Claus” was born in Patara. there's additionally a church dedicated to him on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast in Demre.

➤ Turkey is that the largest producer of hazelnuts within the world with some seventy fifth of worldwide production.

➤ Because of its location on high of variety plate boundaries Turkey is susceptible to earthquakes particularly within the north of the country.

➤ Tulips are grown on large scale in Turkey. It was given as a present to the folks in European country.

 ➤ Bargaining could be a massive a part of Turkish culture. It's largely seen on Istanbul’s streets.
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30.12.18

17 Interesting Facts About Germany - Facts of Nation

December 30, 2018

Germany Facts|Facts About Culture & Religion| Facts About Food & Germany People|

Germany is a beautiful country located in western and central Europe continent. The official name of this Nation is Federal Republic of Germany. The population of Germany is more than 8 crores. The capital and the largest city in Germany is Berlin with the population of 36 lakhs. The official language of this Nation is German language. The dominant Religion in Germany is Christianity with more than 60% of the population following this religion. The official currency of Germany is Euro. Germany is widely known for their rich cultural history. The official flag of Germany features horizontal stripes of Black, Red and Gold.
neuschwanstein castle, Germany

Facts About Germany

➤ Germans have one of the oldest history in the World. Research shows that the ancient humans were present in this land 600000 years ago.

➤ The Worlds first ancient weapon 'Javelin' was discovered in Schoningen, Germany that was 380000 years old.

➤ Germany is the Worlds third largest exporter of goods. Their export includes modern vehicles, machinery, electronic products, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic etc.

➤ Autobahn has the controlled access of highway system in Germany is it is third largest motorway in length. More than 65% of Autobahn do not have upper speed limit and it is mostly popular due to this reason around the World.

➤ One mind-boggling fact about Germany is that Prostitution is legal in Germany. There are more than 4 lakh sex workers in Germany.

➤ More than one third of the land in Germany is covered with dense forests.
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➤ There are more than 1500 varieties of Beer. Germany is one of the leading country in Beer consumption.

➤ In Germany you could see a beer served in McDonald's.

➤ There is no punishment for a prisoner if he/she escapes from the jail. The reason for this is its the basic instinct of human to be free.

➤ To run out of fuel on highways and stop the vehicle is punishable in Germany. You could be fined and even your license would be blocked for 6 months if found in this conditions.

➤ Hamburgers were invented in Germany and it got its name from Hamburg city.
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➤ Football is the populous sports played in Germany and the Germany's International Football Team has won 4 times FIFA World cup.

➤ More than 80% of the transactions made by an individual in Germany are in cash.

➤ Germany has produced many World famous people including Johann Bach, Albert Einstein and Ladwing van Beethoven.

➤ Germans were the first in the world to invent many things including light bulb, automobiles, calculator, etc.

➤ Smoking in public places is illegal in Germany but you can have alcohol in public places.

➤ Germany has one of the largest number of zoo's in the World. There are more than 400 Zoo's in Germany.
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