The most interesting facts about the countries of the world

Our world is so diverse. It consists of 252 countries! Each of them has its own culture, traditions, language. And we, the Russians, live in the largest country in the world. Our Federation occupies 1/9 of the world's land area. Naturally, every man heard about Russia. But now it's not about that. It is worth paying a little attention to foreign countries. And to tell the most interesting facts about the countries that we know by hearsay.

Germany

You can start telling interesting facts about countries from the most "sonorous" states. For example, with Germany. Few people know, but every year in this state is revered as a memory of the victims of the Holocaust. A separate date is set for January 27. And the day is not accidental. Indeed, in 1945, it was on January 27 that prisoners were released from the concentration camp of Auschwitz, in which 1,500,000 Jews were killed.

Germany is also one of the world's largest recyclers of waste. And on the territory of this country the number of museums is more than in the whole of Britain and Italy combined. There are more than 6 000! The cultural heritage of Germany is truly great. It was here that the greatest composers were born, such as Schumann, Handel, Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Bach.

By the way, in addition to museums, throughout Germany, a lot of breweries, zoos and castles are dispersed. It is not for nothing that this country is included in the top 10 most interesting in the tourist terms of the states.

America

It is difficult to argue with the fact that the US is an outstanding state. However, there is no need to refute this. It is better to pay attention to the peculiarities of America, telling interesting facts about the countries of our world.

The US is divided into 50 states. The smallest area, which is Rhode Island, is 3,144 km². And the largest, Alaska, is 1,717,854 km²!

The first version of the Declaration of Independence was written on paper made from cannabis. And from its fibers it was decided to weave the 1st US flag.

The highest point in the world is also in America. In Hawaii, to be more precise. This is Mauna Kea, a shield volcano whose height (if counted from the foot at the bottom of the ocean) is 10 203 meters.

There is a stereotype that Americans, to put it mildly, are people in the body. So, this is a fact, since 67% of the US population suffers from overweight.

There are various interesting facts about countries, but America is unique in some way. After all, it was on its territory during the revolution of 1775-1783. There was so insane inflation that the prices for bread rose by 10,000%! Wheat rose in value by 14,000%, flour by 15,000%, and beef by 33,000%!

France

Interesting facts about the country, which in 2013 ranked first in the list of the most visited by the states, also worth mentioning. Few people know, but in place of modern Paris, there used to be the ancient Roman settlement of Lutetia. From Latin, by the way, the title translates as "dirt".

Interestingly, in France, mothers, worthily brought up five children, were given bronze medals. The award was given when the youngest was a year old. A silver medal was given for eight children. And gold for ten.

And France - the only state in which posthumous marriage is legal. That is, if the couple were going to get married, but one of the potential partners has died, registration of the union can take place. Only require evidence from the relatives who left this light.

Italy

This state should also be noted with attention, listing interesting facts about the countries of Europe. Italy is special in that it does not have institutions that are positioned as children's homes. But there are monasteries that accept orphans and abandoned kids.

And in Italy there is a mafia. Of course, everyone knows about this. And 80% of the modern businessmen of Calabria and Sicily pay her tribute.

Useful information for tourists: when traveling to Italy, it is worthwhile to take a phrase book with you. If you ask the bar to bring the order in English, it will cost twice as much. By the way, the principle of "breakfast eat yourself, share dinner with a friend, and give dinner to the enemy" in Italy does not work. Here the main meal is evening. Dinner is local tight.

And finally it is worth noting that Italy is among the top three states with the most impressive life expectancy. If you take the average, the Italians live about 82 years.

Spain

One can not help recalling this sunny state, telling interesting facts about the country. And to begin with it is worth saying that Spain is officially a kingdom. And perhaps, one of the few states in which the capital is located exactly in the center.

It was here in the 16th century that the 5-string guitar was invented. And in 1956 - a mop. It was designed and patented by engineer Manuel Halon Corominas. Chupa-Chups with table football also appeared in Spain. By the way, the logo for the candy on the stick was created by the legendary Salvador Dali.

And Spain is the first European country to which America brought potatoes, cocoa, tomatoes, tobacco and avocado. And here is the most dangerous path in the world. It is called "El Caminito". There is a trail since 1905. And it's scary with its width - only one meter. Considering that behind the precipice is a vast abyss.

United Kingdom

A wonderful kingdom - it too can not be forgotten without telling some interesting facts about the country.

For children in the UK in 2009, the norms of alcohol consumption were established from 5 (!) Years. In this country in the late 2000s there was a sharp jump in alcoholism among teenagers from 11 to 15. Then the government took emergency measures and set standards with recommendations for parents.

In general, Great Britain is a civilized country. There are practically no stray animals. All are kept in specialized nurseries, where they are provided with care.

But it's better to talk about the more positive. If a British man lived to be a hundred years old, then the Queen herself will send him a postcard as a gift.

Still, most of the local people are indifferent to the cold. Deep in the autumn on the streets of Britain you can meet a man walking in a T-shirt.

And perhaps one of the most interesting historical facts: during the Second World War, Princess Elizabeth (who is now the queen) was a driver at the front.

Japan

This state, located in East Asia, is also worthy of special attention. A high level of culture is what distinguishes Japan. Interesting facts about the country are confirmed: the most offensive local words are translated as "fool" and "fool".

Local residents, by the way, respect those who at least a few words can say in their language. They believe that a foreigner can not master Japanese.

It can be stated with certainty that Japan is the very country in which there is a cult of food. Local people constantly talk about it. And if they eat, they discuss the dish. If a person has a meal and has never said the word "delicious", then this is considered a manifestation of impoliteness.

In Japan, principled and honest people. Tipping is not accepted here, and lost things with 90% probability return to the Lost and Found office. Even as some say, police bribes do not take. And the level of security is so high that even young children in Tokyo (the capital, by the way) use public transport on their own.

North Korea

This state, probably, everyone associates with extremely rigid and harsh laws. Well, that's it. This can be confirmed by the fact that in North Korea only 28 hairstyles are officially permitted, and all of them are approved by the government. Men are forbidden long hair - a maximum of 5 centimeters.

According to official data, the average literacy rate in North Korea is 99%.

The strength of the DPRK army is almost 1 200 000 people, which puts it on the 4th place in the world ranking.

In general, there can be no question of freedom in North Korea. 33% of children suffer chronic malnutrition, 6 000 000 people - from lack of food, corruption reigns around, and even here there is a "punishment of three generations". If someone is sent to prison, then they send his family along with him. And the next two generations are also born behind bars and lives there. Perhaps, therefore, the level of civil crime in the DPRK is low - people are afraid to doom their loved ones to such suffering.

Greece

To finish the list under the name "Interesting facts about the different countries" it would be desirable positively. Greece, for example. This is a popular country for recreation - about 16,500,000 people travel here every year, although the population of Greece is only 11,000,000. Not surprisingly, 16% of GDP is occupied by tourism.

Still Greece is the third largest producer of olives in the world. It is interesting that there are fruit trees that were planted in the XIII century. And they still grow olives.

80% of the whole of Greece is occupied by mountains. The highest point is, of course, Olympus (2,917 meters), which is dedicated to legends and myths, known throughout the world. And in Greece, the largest number of archaeological museums on the whole planet.