When Did Cyprus Gain Independence From The UK?
Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960.
May 14, 2018 10:37
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Which Countries Still Have The Death Penalty?
There are 58 countries around the world where the death penalty is still legal.
May 14, 2018 09:37
A List of Nationalities
A list of adjectives used to describe residents of every country.
May 14, 2018 05:58
The Largest Churches In The Americas
Three of the five largest church buildings in South America are found in Brazil.
May 14, 2018 05:56
What Is A Nuclear-powered Icebreaker?
A nuclear-powered icebreaker is nuclear-powered ship to be used in ice-covered waters.
May 14, 2018 05:45
Is Greenland Larger Than Africa?
Although Greenland and Africa might appear similar in size on many maps, Africa is actually about 14 times larger than Greenland.
May 14, 2018 05:27
What Does the Term Greater India Mean?
Places significantly influenced by Indian culture are part of Greater India.
May 13, 2018 12:16
What Is Unique About New Brunswick's Reversing Falls?
The Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick, are a unique phenomenon caused by changing tides.
May 12, 2018 15:13
What and Where Is Devil's Garden?
Devil's Garden is part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in the US state of Utah.
May 12, 2018 14:59
Where Was The Declaration Of Independence Signed?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
May 12, 2018 07:54
What Is The Southern Cross?
The Southern Cross, also known as Crux, is found on the flags of several countries.
May 12, 2018 07:49
What Does Absolute Location Mean?
The absolute location of a place refers to its exact location on the Earth.
May 12, 2018 07:31
Where Is The Kerch Strait?
The Kerch Strait connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
May 12, 2018 07:30
Is Greenland A Continent?
Greenland is part of the North American tectonic plate and is therefore not a continent.
May 12, 2018 07:26
The World's Smallest Dog Breeds
The Chihuahua is one of the world's smallest dog breeds.
May 12, 2018 07:25
What Is Swan Upping?
Did you know that all swans in open water in the United Kingdom are owned by the Queen?
May 11, 2018 22:39
What Is a Tied Island?
A tied island refers to an island which is connected to the mainland by a narrow piece of land called a tombolo.
May 11, 2018 22:23
Where Is The Torres Strait Located?
The Torres Strait separates Australia and New Guinea.
May 11, 2018 21:51
The Newest Flags in the World
A list of the countries who have recently adopted their flags.
May 11, 2018 16:20
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