World

Discover thousands of fun and interesting facts about the world we live in – geography, famous landmarks and the oceans and seas.

Interesting facts about Guyana
2 Oct

31 Great Facts About Guyana

Small but mighty, Guyana is a diverse nation you’ll find tucked away at the very top of South America. Although tiny compared to some of its enormous neighbors, Guyana is a nation that’s absolutely bursting with fascinating facts and curious cultural talking points. Whether you’re planning to tour South America, want to know more about …
England Facts
7 Sep

42 Funny Facts About The UK

The United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as Great Britain (or is it? – more on that below), generally includes the separate nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Well – it doesn’t include Northern Ireland if you’re calling it Britain, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves! It is one of the most influential …
houses of parliament facts
3 Sep

31 Fun Facts About The Houses of Parliament

When it comes to lawmaking and some of the most important societal matters affecting the UK, you can always look toward the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament are where the main representatives of the British government sit. It is here that laws are discussed, changed, and made, and MPs debate matters that affect …
Facts about Lancashire
28 Aug

33 Lovely Facts About Lancashire

Lancashire is easily one of the UK’s most varied and interesting counties. You’ve got coast, city, and countryside attractions here – and it’s often rivaled by Yorkshire. Did you know that both regions refer to themselves as “God’s Own Country”? Whether you’ve been to Lancashire before or have only ever eaten a little bit of …
Windsor Castle
18 Aug

26 Wonderful Facts About Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is, of course, one of the most iconic royal landmarks in the UK. In fact, it remains an official residence of the British Royal Family. I’ve been a couple of times myself – if you’re really into your British heritage, it’s everything you want from a day trip. Plus, Legoland being close by …
facts about the royal family
11 Aug

26 Regal Facts About The Royal Family

The British Royal Family seems to court fascination from people all over the world! After all, it’s one of the longest-serving royal dynasties – and through decades and centuries past, this family has endured some pretty big challenges – and societal changes. Ancient royal history tends to be pretty grim and gory in places – …
interesting facts about Nigeria
5 Aug

30 Newsworthy Facts About Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most culturally fascinating countries in the world! Known for being vibrant and full of hard-working people, it’s a nation that’s always fascinated me. And, in my search for facts and figures about the nation, I soon found that there is so much to learn about this West African country! From …
West Virginia
20 Jun

11 Wild Facts About West Virginia

When we think about West Virginia, some of us think of Country Roads taking us home! Others think about the state’s fascinating history, and most, if not all of us, think about its stunning views! But how much do you know about this state? Here are some fun facts about West Virginia. 1. It’s the …
US Senate
17 Jun

26 Sensible Facts About the US Senate

Who keeps the US running? Half of the time, it’s the US Senate, an elected body that makes up an important chunk of the American government. It is the Senate that helps to protect and ensure the democracy of the country. The Senate has been around for centuries – without it, arguably, the country wouldn’t …
Canberra, Australia
14 Jun

27 Central Facts About Canberra

Canberra may not ring a bell for everyone, but it is one of the most important cities in the world! Believe it or not, Canberra is the capital city of Australia! While many of us tend to assume that Sydney or Melbourne is the country’s capital city, we’d be sorely mistaken. Yet, how much do …
Lincolnshire
17 Apr

12 Lively Facts About Lincolnshire

Famous for its coastline, its sausages, and even its windmills, Lincolnshire is a lovely English county that courts holidaymakers and vacationers from abroad every year. As you can imagine, it’s packed full of quaint English charm – but there’s more to Lincs than you might be expecting! Let’s take a look at some fun facts …
Sundarbans
10 Apr

26 Super Facts About the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is a magnificent forest, the likes of which you probably haven’t seen before – but, more importantly, it’s the main habitat of one of the planet’s most endangered and threatened species. That makes it an area of significant natural importance, as well as beauty. And, to help you on your quest to learn …
Brittany
27 Feb

10 Brilliant Facts about Brittany

Brittany is one of France’s most famous regions and with good reason. This natural, wild, and beautiful expanse boasts a fascinating history, inviting culture, and warming food. Here are some fun facts about Brittany you’ll want to know before you visit. 1. Brittany is in the north of France. Brittany is a gorgeous region located …
The Blue Lagoon
26 Feb

12 Breezy Facts About The Blue Lagoon

For some of us, bathing in a geothermal pool is pretty much a dream come true. Taking a warm bath outside in the freezing snow without feeling cold sounds too good to be true, right? Well, not if you visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland! Geothermal bathing is all the rage – and we’re about …
Makkah
23 Feb

10 Majestic Facts about Makkah

Makkah is one of the most important cities in the world for many reasons. Its cultural significance is undeniable, and its beauty and long history make it something we all should know more about! Its links to the Islamic faith make it one of the most-visited cities on the planet, too. With that in mind, …
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