Asia

Check out thousands of fascinating, interesting and fun facts about the continent of Asia: its countries, capital cities, landmarks, and history – all here at FactCity.com

interesting facts about Pakistan
18 May

20 Prosperous Facts About Pakistan

Looking to increase your worldly knowledge and better your chances of winning at the next pub quiz? Why not start with these 20 fun facts about Pakistan! 1. Pakistan has plenty of neighbours. Pakistan is a highly populated country in Southern Asia. It shares a border with Afghanistan to the northwest, China to the north, …
facts about Thailand
17 May

17 Terrific Facts About Thailand

Thailand is a beautiful country is South East Asia, famous for its amazing food, tropical beaches and vibrant nightlife. If you’re thinking of visiting, here’s 17 fun facts about Thailand to clue you in… 1. Thailand is well-bordered. Thailand shares a border with Myanmar and Laos to the north and Cambodia to the east. It …
interesting facts about Vietnam
23 Apr

18 Vital Facts About Vietnam

Looking to boost your chances of winning the next pub quiz? Brush up on your worldly facts knowledge with these fun facts about Vietnam! 1. Vietnam has famous neighbours. Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north and Laos and Cambodia to the west. 2. Want to …
interesting facts about Manila
10 Apr

15 Mesmerising Facts About Manila

Looking to find out a little more about the capital cities of the world and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 15 fun facts about Manila! 1. Philippines’s chief city Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. 2. This is how you pronounce Manila… Wondering how to …
interesting facts about Bangkok
5 Apr

15 Brilliant Facts About Bangkok

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 15 fun facts about Bangkok! 1.   Thailand’s capital is very vibrant Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. 2.   Bangkok’s name goes with a bang! Wondering how to …
interesting facts about Philippines
30 Mar

16 Pleasing Facts About The Philippines

Looking to boost your local knowledge about this fabulous country and increase your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 16 fun facts about the Philippines! 1. The Philippines is one entity! The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. Its nearest neighbours are China …
fun facts about asia
28 Mar

38 Amazing Facts About Asia

Asia is easily the biggest continent on the planet, which of course means it’s likely to hold more of everything! That also means you’re likely to get more out of Asia in terms of facts and figures than any other land mass on Earth. This, of course, makes it a prime candidate for a fact …
fun facts about Mongolia
24 Mar

14 Fun Facts About Mongolia

Indiana Jones, dinosaurs and rally driving – Here’s some fun (and interesting) facts about Mongolia for you to learn and increase your chances of winning at the next pub quiz! 1. Mongolia is surrounded by giants. Located in east-central Asia, Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia to the North and China to the south, east and …
interesting facts about Japan
16 Mar

18 Juicy Facts About Japan

Would you like to boost your knowledge of this vibrant, eastern country? Take a look at these 18 fun facts about Japan! 1. Japan is more than one island. Japan is a culturally rich archipelago of nearly 7,000 islands in east Asia… that’s right, 7,000! 2. Not all of Japan is populated. Despite containing such …
facts about Lebanon
7 Mar

22 Lovely Facts About Lebanon

Sitting on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, just 264km from Cyprus, Lebanon is a prosperous country in Western Asia.  Read on to learn some fun facts about Lebanon: 1. Lebanon has a few neighbours Located on the continent of Asia, Lebanon is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the …
interesting facts about the Great Wall of China
24 Feb

11 Fun Facts About The Great Wall of China

Built to protect China from its enemies and invaders, The Great Wall of China has also prevented the Chinese people from leaving! It’s now a World Heritage site! Read on to discover 11 fun facts about The Great Wall of China: 1.   The Great Wall is the greatest wall of all! The Great Wall of China, …
interesting facts about Russia
22 Feb

15 Rip-Roaring Facts About Russia

If you’d like to impress your Russian friends with your local knowledge and increase your chances of being crowned the next pub quiz champion, take a look at these 15 fun facts about Russia! 1. Russia is absolutely massive Russia is a huge country spanning both Europe and Asia! It is bordered by Norway and …
facts about the taj mahal
2 Feb

26 Majestic Facts About The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most majestic pieces of architecture.  Found in the Indian city of Agra, it courts more than a million visitors each year purely for its spectacular visuals.  However, it is a mausoleum with plenty of interesting facts about it. To explore the love story behind …
interesting facts about The Himalayas
5 Jan

10 Happy Facts About The Himalayan Mountains

Ever wanted to scale the heavens? The Himalayas mountain range is likely to be a great place to start! Many people have attempted to climb Mount Everest, for example – and this chilly range of peaks remains some of the most majestic you’ll see from up close or afar. Here are some fun facts about …
interesting facts about Dushanbe
21 Oct

16 Dramatic Facts About Dushanbe

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these 16 fun facts about Dushanbe! Geographical stats… Dushanbe is the capital city of Tajikistan. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Do-shan-bay. The total land area of Dushanbe is 48 square miles …
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