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interesting facts about the EU
23 Dec

12 Excellent Facts about the European Union

This continental body sets currency and legislation for several member states – and while it may not cater to the whole of Europe, its influence can be felt across the continent. Here are some fun facts about the European Union you’ll want to remember. 1. There’s ‘Norway’ this is true! There are several countries which …
Facts about Northern Lights
10 Oct

17 Nifty Facts About The Northern Lights

The natural world really is amazing – and one of the most popular sights in the northern hemisphere is Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights! These fantastic, colourful light cascades can only be spotted in the sky in specific locations – it’s a dream vacation for many people north and south! Even if you regularly …
Map of Europe
29 Aug

15 Excellent Facts About Europe

Spanning 400 million square miles, Europe is a temperate continent in the northern hemisphere and home to 741 million people, incredible history and diverse destinations that are on many people’s bucket lists. Here are some fun facts about Europe to bring you up to speed… 1. Where does Europe get its name from? Europe was …
interesting facts about Finland
12 May

18 Fascinating Facts About Finland

Looking to boost your knowledge of Europe and increase your chance of winning the next pub quiz? Why not start off with these 18 fun facts about Finland! 1. Fascinating – but freezing! Finland is a stunningly beautiful country in Northern Europe. A quarter of Finland is actually within the Arctic Circle! Amazing! 2. Finland …
facts about Helsinki
4 May

15 Fun Facts About Helsinki

If you’ve ever been to Scandinavia before, then you may have fancied taking a trip over to Finland, which is by far one of the coldest countries in the whole of Europe. That’s because it’s one of the farthest north! Finland’s capital city is Helsinki, and it’s in this fact file that we are going …
Facts about Scandinavia
19 Jan

36 Splendid Facts About Scandinavia

Scandinavia – a frosty landscape that fascinates many people all over the world. It’s home to reindeer, coffee, traditional knitwear – you name it. It traditionally makes up the landscape of at least three ‘Nordic’ countries, but the term is used a little more loosely in the main. It’s a fascinating part of the world, …