World Facts

During Japan's long history, several communities have invaded the nation one of the most well-known being the Mongols.

January 28, 2020 21:48

Countries across multiple continents boast high levels of potato production, but China and India emerge as the clear world leaders.

January 28, 2020 17:56

Greenland, the world’s largest island, deserves all the curiosity and admiration it gets.

January 28, 2020 10:14

Creating millions of pictures, the Hubble telescope has continued to be a valuable tool for space exploration.

January 28, 2020 09:24

India’s population is ageing, although it is yet to reach a crisis point. As of 2020, the median age was 28.4 year, and by 2050 it is estimated to reach 38.1 years.

January 27, 2020 14:32

Brazil is not just Latin America's but the world’s most successful country in the World Cup history, having won 5 titles.

January 27, 2020 12:59

The Belgian Prime Minister lives in Number 1 Lambermont Street.

January 26, 2020 23:31

Drugs are used by individuals around the world, with some of the most addicting being heroin, cocaine and nicotine.

January 26, 2020 22:02

$125.0 billion USD was spent in repair and renovation work after Hurricane Katrina, making it the costliest hurricane ever.

January 26, 2020 21:23

With an area of 17,125,200 square km, Russia is Asia's largest country.

January 26, 2020 19:07

The only two-sided state flag in the United States is the flag of Oregon while the only nation with a double-sided flag is Paraguay.

January 24, 2020 22:39

By definition, a country refers to a territory with its own borders as well as total sovereignty over its territory and people.

January 24, 2020 22:22

The flag of Chile has much in common with the flag of Texas.

January 24, 2020 22:05

Naturally, different countries around the world have different growth rates. The country with the highest population growth rate in the world is Oman at 8.45%.

January 24, 2020 18:12

According to the annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI), New Zealand and Denmark are the world's least corrupt countries.

January 24, 2020 01:27

Manila, found in the Philippines, is the most densely populated city in the world.

January 24, 2020 01:15

When it comes to world happiness, Scandinavian countries often come out at the top.

January 24, 2020 01:12

Air pollution, by definition, occurs when certain harmful substances find their way into the Earth’s atmosphere. Learn about the countries where the most pollution-related deaths occur.

January 23, 2020 23:21

Cycling, swimming, and gymnastics were 3 of the 9 sports included in the 1896 Olympic Games.

January 23, 2020 23:06

China produces the highest carbon dioxide emission of any country in the world.

January 23, 2020 01:26