Countries6 min read
The 10 Smallest Countries in the World
From Vatican City to Malta, discover the world's tiniest sovereign nations and the surprising stories behind their micro-sized borders.
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History5 min read
Countries With the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Italy leads the world with 58 designated sites. Discover which countries have the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites and what makes them exceptional.
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Capitals5 min read
Why Do Some Countries Have Two Capital Cities?
South Africa has three capitals. Bolivia has two. The Netherlands holds Parliament in a different city from its official capital. Here's why.
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Countries6 min read
The 10 Largest Countries in the World by Area
Russia is nearly twice the size of Canada. The 10 biggest nations together cover roughly half of all land on Earth. Here's the full breakdown.
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Facts7 min read
15 Geography Facts That Will Surprise You
Australia is wider than the Moon. France has more time zones than Russia. Africa spans all four hemispheres. These are the geography facts that change how you see the world.
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Countries8 min read
Landlocked Countries: A Complete Guide
There are 44 landlocked countries in the world. Two of them are doubly landlocked. One has a navy despite having no coast. Here's everything you need to know.
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Countries5 min read
How Many Countries Are There in the World?
The answer depends on who you ask. The UN recognizes 193 member states, but the real count is more complicated than that.
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Facts5 min read
The 10 Most Visited Countries in the World
France tops the list with over 90 million tourists a year. Here are the countries that attract the most visitors and what draws people there.
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History7 min read
Countries That No Longer Exist
The Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, the Ottoman Empire. History is full of countries that once dominated maps and then vanished. Here is what happened to them.
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Landscapes6 min read
The 10 Highest Mountains in the World
All 10 of the world's highest peaks are in Asia. Nine of them are in the Himalayas. Here is the full ranking with the stories behind each summit.
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Facts6 min read
The Most Spoken Languages in the World
English is the most spoken language by total speakers. Mandarin has the most native speakers. Here is the full picture of language distribution across the globe.
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Countries6 min read
The Most Densely Populated Countries in the World
Monaco packs 26,000 people into 2 km². Bangladesh has more people than Russia but is 118 times smaller. Here are the world's most crowded nations.
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Capitals6 min read
Capital Cities That Were Built From Scratch
Brasília, Canberra, Naypyidaw, Astana. Some capitals were designed and built entirely from nothing. Here is why countries sometimes start from a blank page.
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Landscapes6 min read
The 10 Longest Rivers in the World
The Nile or the Amazon? Scientists still debate which is longer. Here is the full ranking of Earth's longest rivers and the civilizations they shaped.
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History6 min read
The Newest Countries in the World
South Sudan became independent in 2011. Kosovo in 2008. East Timor in 2002. Here are the world's youngest nations and the stories behind their independence.
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Flags5 min read
The Most Unusual National Flags in the World
One flag has a weapon on it. One is the only non-rectangular flag in the world. One features a tree. Here are the flags that break all the rules.
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History6 min read
The Oldest Countries in the World
San Marino claims to be the world's oldest republic. Japan's imperial line stretches back over 2,600 years. Defining the oldest country is harder than it sounds.
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