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Well this is getting into politics now so I wish shh!
Well this is getting into politics now so I wish shh!
25 Amazing Facts about Countries Around the World
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25 Amazing Facts about Countries Around the World I'm starting now. I'll put this in the first post later.
Depending upon your definition, and whether or not you count Taiwan, there are “approximately” 196 countries in the world as of this writing. So while you may consider yourself to be a knowledgeable global citizen, and we’re sure you are, given the dynamic and complex nature of our planet there are certain to be at least a couple facts on this list that you will find surprising. Here are 25 things that you wouldn’t believe about these countries.
25: Covers the most time zones – France
If you count everything, including overseas territories, then France claims the title by covering 12 time zones. The United States would be the runner-up with 11 and then Russia with 9.
24: Most likely to disappear beneath the waves – Maldives
With all the talks of global warming and rising sea levels, it is the residents of the Maldives that have the greatest reason to fear. With an average height of around 1.8 meters above sea level their nation is the lowest on Earth.
23: Most overweight population – Nauru
With over 95% of its population being overweight, the small island nation of Nauru is by far the fattest country on Earth. Its obesity epidemic is primarily attributed to the importation of western fast food that coincided with an increased standard of living in the 20th century due to the global popularity of its phosphate exports. It’s almost non sequitur…almost.
22: Roads made of coral – Guam
Because Guam doesn’t have any natural sand, but rather coral, the island nation makes its asphalt using a mix of ground coral and oil rather than importing sand from abroad.
TO BE CONTINUED
25 Amazing Facts about Countries Around the World
I'm starting now. I'll put this in the first post later. Depending upon your definition, and whether or not you count Taiwan, there are “approximately” 196 countries in the world as of this writing. So while you may consider yourself to be a knowledgeable global citizen, and we’re sure you are, given the dynamic and complex nature of our planet there are certain to be at least a couple facts on this list that you will find surprising. Here are 25 things that you wouldn’t believe about these countries.
25: Covers the most time zones – France
If you count everything, including overseas territories, then France claims the title by covering 12 time zones. The United States would be the runner-up with 11 and then Russia with 9.
24: Most likely to disappear beneath the waves – Maldives
With all the talks of global warming and rising sea levels, it is the residents of the Maldives that have the greatest reason to fear. With an average height of around 1.8 meters above sea level their nation is the lowest on Earth.
23: Most overweight population – Nauru
With over 95% of its population being overweight, the small island nation of Nauru is by far the fattest country on Earth. Its obesity epidemic is primarily attributed to the importation of western fast food that coincided with an increased standard of living in the 20th century due to the global popularity of its phosphate exports. It’s almost non sequitur…almost.
22: Roads made of coral – Guam
Because Guam doesn’t have any natural sand, but rather coral, the island nation makes its asphalt using a mix of ground coral and oil rather than importing sand from abroad.
TO BE CONTINUED
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That's a very... "interesting" map
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25: Covers the most time zones – France
If you count everything, including overseas territories, then France claims the title by covering 12 time zones. The United States would be the runner-up with 11 and then Russia with 9.
That's a very... "interesting" map
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I'm missing something, I guess.
That's a very... "interesting" map
I'm missing something, I guess.
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Don't you see anything strange in the countries' borders in that map?
I'm missing something, I guess.
Don't you see anything strange in the countries' borders in that map?
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So, No Name's representative in the spin-off will most probably be over-weighed!
23: Most overweight population – Nauru
With over 95% of its population being overweight, the small island nation of Nauru is by far the fattest country on Earth. Its obesity epidemic is primarily attributed to the importation of western fast food that coincided with an increased standard of living in the 20th century due to the global popularity of its phosphate exports. It’s almost non sequitur…almost.
So, No Name's representative in the spin-off will most probably be over-weighed!
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I still don't get it. Call me dumb but tell me, please.
Don't you see anything strange in the countries' borders in that map?
I still don't get it. Call me dumb but tell me, please.
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:? The map is pre-WW II
I still don't get it. Call me dumb but tell me, please.
:? The map is pre-WW II
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Is he from Nauru? So probably is, yes.
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I don't understand much about maps.
So, No Name's representative in the spin-off will most probably be over-weighed!
Is he from Nauru? So probably is, yes.
32I don't understand much about maps.
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This is France today
This is France today
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Now I get it. How embarrasing. :?
This is France today
Now I get it. How embarrasing. :?
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No, he's from Denmark... He just got Nauru in the spin off, that's what the draw gave him! Lucky him!
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Is he from Nauru? So probably is, yes.
No, he's from Denmark... He just got Nauru in the spin off, that's what the draw gave him! Lucky him!
FSC - Forum Song Contest
doctormalisimo
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Erm...since when is half of West Africa under French control? Have I missed some drastic revolution overnight?
Erm...since when is half of West Africa under French control? Have I missed some drastic revolution overnight?
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The Sarawak Chamber in Malaysia is the largest cave in the world is 2300 feet (701 meters) long, 1300 feet (400 meters) wide, and more than 230 feet (70 meters) high
The Sarawak Chamber in Malaysia is the largest cave in the world is 2300 feet (701 meters) long, 1300 feet (400 meters) wide, and more than 230 feet (70 meters) high
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It was an out-dated map.
Erm...since when is half of West Africa under French control? Have I missed some drastic revolution overnight?
It was an out-dated map
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They need to have something in Asia as well. It would be so cool, they would never have to leave their country, not even if they would go to another continent
This is France today
They need to have something in Asia as well. It would be so cool, they would never have to leave their country, not even if they would go to another continent
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21: Has 350 sheep for every person – Falkand Islands (UK)
With only about 3,000 people the Falkland Islands are home to approximately half-a million-sheep. Not surprisingly wool is a major export.
20: Oldest sovereign state – Egypt
This largely depends upon your definition of a sovereign state but if you are going by first acquisition of sovereignty then Egypt would be the first country in the world to achieve sovereignty based upon the formation of the first dynasty in 3100 BC.
21: Has 350 sheep for every person – Falkand Islands (UK)
With only about 3,000 people the Falkland Islands are home to approximately half-a million-sheep. Not surprisingly wool is a major export.
20: Oldest sovereign state – Egypt
This largely depends upon your definition of a sovereign state but if you are going by first acquisition of sovereignty then Egypt would be the first country in the world to achieve sovereignty based upon the formation of the first dynasty in 3100 BC.
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19: Most lakes in the world – Canada
With over 3 million lakes 9% of Canadian territory is actually fresh water and over 60% of all the lakes in the world are found within its borders.
18: Least likely place to meet your neighbor – Mongolia
At 4 people per square mile Mongolia is the least densely populated country on Earth. Compare this to the Mong Kok district of Hong Kong that has the highest population density in the world with 340,000 people per square mile.
19: Most lakes in the world – Canada
With over 3 million lakes 9% of Canadian territory is actually fresh water and over 60% of all the lakes in the world are found within its borders.
18: Least likely place to meet your neighbor – Mongolia
At 4 people per square mile Mongolia is the least densely populated country on Earth. Compare this to the Mong Kok district of Hong Kong that has the highest population density in the world with 340,000 people per square mile.
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The sheep is also on the flag of the territory, it shows how important the animal is to the Falkland Islanders21: Has 350 sheep for every person – Falkand Islands (UK)
With only about 3,000 people the Falkland Islands are home to approximately half-a million-sheep. Not surprisingly wool is a major export.
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But forget about the French! The United Kingdom still has the most territories in the world AND has them on all 7 continents, the only nation on every continent of the world!
Another fact about us; England/Great Britain/United Kingdom has never been invaded for 946 years, that was in 1066 when the Normans came.
It has been said that such luck is due to the ravens at the Tower of London; "if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall, and Britain with it". There must always be seven ravens at the Tower - six on guard and one in reserve. The only time there was less than this was in 1940 when the bombing had reduced their number to a single individual; the United Kingdom was then 6 weeks from defeat. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered the flock to be brought back up to size, and our fortunes changed from then on.
Another quirk is that they are considered soldiers of Her Majesty's Armed Forces with military service cards and can be dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct.
They so do! Shame those Vietnamese went to war!They need to have something in Asia as well. It would be so cool, they would never have to leave their country, not even if they would go to another continent
But forget about the French! The United Kingdom still has the most territories in the world AND has them on all 7 continents, the only nation on every continent of the world!
Another fact about us; England/Great Britain/United Kingdom has never been invaded for 946 years, that was in 1066 when the Normans came.
It has been said that such luck is due to the ravens at the Tower of London; "if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall, and Britain with it". There must always be seven ravens at the Tower - six on guard and one in reserve. The only time there was less than this was in 1940 when the bombing had reduced their number to a single individual; the United Kingdom was then 6 weeks from defeat. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered the flock to be brought back up to size, and our fortunes changed from then on.
Another quirk is that they are considered soldiers of Her Majesty's Armed Forces with military service cards and can be dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct.