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fun facts about asia
15 Aug

38 Fun & Fascinating Facts About Asia

Asia isn’t just the largest continent; it’s a world of extremes, contrasts, and jaw-dropping stats. From sky-high peaks to sizzling deserts, ancient empires to neon-lit megacities, Asia has it all. It’s home to the highest and lowest points on Earth, the longest coastline, more languages than you can count, and over half of the world’s …
interesting facts about Japan
26 Jul

19 Inspiring Facts About Japan: The Land of Contrasts and Culture

Ready to uncover the magic of one of the world’s most fascinating countries? Whether you’re drawn to neon-lit cities, tranquil temples, or next-level technology, Japan offers a universe of discovery. Here are 19 incredible facts about Japan that might just inspire your next adventure… 1. Japan is an island nation – and then some! Japan …
fun facts about summer
23 Jul

10 Superb Facts About Summer!

Along with spring, summer tends to be one of the most favoured seasons of the four. Why is this? It’s obvious! Summer is the period of the year when we’re normally supposed to get incredible levels of sunshine and warmer temperatures. In the UK, it’s also the time of year when days are longest. This …
Serengeti
26 Jun

20 Sensational Facts about the Serengeti

Beautiful and bursting with wonderful wildlife, the Serengeti is one of the world’s most important natural reserves. It’s home to thousands of species of flora and fauna, out in Tanzania in North Africa.  When people think of African wildlife and safari experiences, they likely think about the Serengeti first – but, as it happens, there’s …
Atlas Mountains
18 Jun

20 Amazing Facts About the Atlas Mountains

Spanning a huge stretch of land across northwest Africa, the Atlas Mountains have proven to be some of the most popular with trekkers from all over the world. These peaks are magnificent to gaze across from afar – and, as it turns out, they’re rich in all kinds of useful minerals, too! Regardless of your …
facts about mount kilimanjaro
11 Jun

21 Marvelous Facts About Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most fascinating peaks! A UNESCO heritage site, this African volcano is a massive tourist attraction. In fact, many people try to climb it for its amazing views! That said, it’s thought only half the people who try actually succeed – so, be sure to train and not to bite …
Kalahari Desert
4 Jun

21 Curious Facts About the Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert might seem arid and fairly featureless – but it is actually amazingly biodiverse! And, while a desert might not be everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to holidays abroad, there are plenty of reasons why this region turns so many heads. In this fact file, I’ll dive deep into the sandy …
facts about gabon
28 May

20 Great Facts About Gabon

Gabon is one of the hottest and most rainforest-packed countries in Africa! It’s a major producer of oil, and it’s also well-known for its amazing array of wildlife. It’s got links to France as a former colony, but as a nation, it’s more than struck out on its own over the years. But, how much …
Ouagadougou
21 May

18 Brilliant Facts About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is one of the most historically interesting countries in Africa – it’s well-known for its gold reserves and its links to France. It’s also made its mark on the wider continent thanks to its vibrant textiles and its amazing arts and crafts scene – and UNESCO has even named part of the country …
Zanzibar
14 May

19 Zinger Facts About Zanzibar

Is Zanzibar an island or an archipelago? Turns out it’s both – there’s an island called Zanzibar in the archipelago of the same name. This Tanzanian territory is considered something of a natural marvel, and while it may seem far-flung to many people, it’s an idyllic spot that millions have on their travel bucket list.  …
Guinea
7 May

19 Glorious Facts About Guinea

Guinea is a coastal African country with stunning sights and a fascinating, if turbulent history – and, you’d be forgiven for getting it confused with a few other similarly named countries! There’s Papua New Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, British Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, New Guinea… they seem to be everywhere! In this fact file, however, we’ll get straight …
facts about the democratic republic of the congo
30 Apr

18 Dynamic Facts About the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is easily one of the biggest countries in Africa. Yet, many of us don’t know half of the things that make this country so special! It’s also one of several areas in Africa to have held the name of “Congo,” too – so I’m here to resolve some …