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

fun facts about Istanbul
10 Jul

10 Interesting Facts about Istanbul

Istanbul is easily one of the most popular cities in the world, and with good reason! This stunning city has traces of its rich history all over, boasting bright colours and fantastic foods. So, let’s get to know this Turkish delight a little better with some fun facts about Istanbul. 1. Where is Istanbul, anyway? …
interesting facts about Conakry
9 Jul

12 Captivating Facts about Conakry

Conakry, or kaw-na-kree as it’s pronounced, is the capital city of Guinea – it’s a small ex-French colony found towards the west of Africa. It has an amazing coastline – and here are some more fun facts about Conakry to help get you closer to what the capital’s all about. 1. Conakry once belonged to …
interesting facts about Anguilla
8 Jul

11 Astonishing Facts about Anguilla

It’s pronounced An-gwi-lla, and rhymes with godzilla! This paradise of fine white sandy beaches and warm clear aquamarine seas, looks like it belongs in the photoshopped pages of a travel magazine. It doesn’t get much more idyllic than this! Here are some fun facts about Anguilla. 1. It’s a nation of dolphins! Representing endurance, unity, …
facts about Belfast
5 Jul

14 Breathtaking Facts about Belfast

Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is a capital with plenty of curious ancient history behind it. The city remains one of the largest on the Irish island on the whole, and while it has been a city fraught with conflict over the years, there is still much in the way of positivity and …
Facts about Cambridge
4 Jul

11 Clever Facts about Cambridge

Cambridge is a city of bicycles, canals and incredible educational merit – it’s also home to some serious rowing prowess, too! This English city is delightful for many reasons – but how much do you actually know about the area and its history? Here are some fun facts about Cambridge that might amaze you. 1. …
facts about casablanca
30 Jun

11 Charming Facts about Casablanca

This city has a rich history, plenty of wonderful culture – and while you may only know of the city from the movie of the same name, there’s plenty of fun facts about Casablanca, Morocco, to clue up on. Let’s dive right in. 1. Greenery in the heart of the city! The Bouskoura forest is …
facts about goa
29 Jun

10 Great Facts about Goa

This small state in India welcomes tourists from all over the world every year to come and enjoy the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, huge jungles, and fantastic nightlife. But, Goa is far more than just a party destination – its history is immensely fascinating! Here are some fun facts about Goa worth …
Facts about Greece
28 Jun

9 Remarkable Facts about Rhodes

Greece is a fascinating country, from its beautiful landscapes and delicious food, to its deep, dark mythology. As you may know, it is also home to some of the most beautiful islands in the world, including Rhodes. So, let’s take a closer look and run through some fun facts about Rhodes! 1. Winter is coming! …
Facts about Mumbai
27 Jun

10 Monumental Facts about Mumbai

If you know anything about India, you will know that Mumbai is one of the most important cities in the entire country. From economic wealth and cultural diversity, to some of the best research centres in the world and a fascinating founding history, Mumbai is definitely a city that you are going to want to …
Interesting facts about Niger
22 Jun

18 Noteworthy Facts about Niger

Are you reading up on the history of Africa – and are intrigued by some of the communities across this enormous continent? Great news – here are some fun facts about Niger that you’ll want to remember. 1. The river named the country! Niger is a country that’s actually named after a river – the …
interesting facts about Lilongwe
21 Jun

14 Enlightening Facts about Lilongwe

Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi – and is fairly curious in that it is split into two separate parts! It’s pronounced li-lawng-wey – and it’s thought to be one of the friendliest cities in Africa. Keep reading to get your fill of fun facts about Lilongwe and to show off some serious global …
interesting facts about Chișinău
19 Jun

12 Cool Facts About Chișinău

Chișinău is the capital city of Moldova. Despite having a fairly turbulent history, the city has made huge strides and achievements in the sciences, horticulture and engineering! A university city, Chișinău has earned a fantastic reputation for education and innovation. It’s gorgeous to behold, too – here are some fun facts about Chișinău to clue …
Facts about the Oregon Trail
18 Jun

9 Awesome Facts about The Oregon Trail

Known for being one of the most important routes connecting the east to the west in the US during pioneer times, the Oregon Trail has a rich and fascinating history. So, let’s dive into nine fun facts about the Oregon Trail to clue you in to how it all went down! 1. And I would …
interesting facts about Djibouti
16 Jun

10 Dramatic Facts about Djibouti

Djibouti is a relatively small African nation, found nestled between Eritrea and Somalia. In fact, it’s the third-smallest country on the whole of the continent! In this guide, we’ll take you through a few fun facts about Djibouti that might just surprise you further. Read on! 1. We’re not kidding on the size! Only Swaziland …
Interesting facts about Cockney rhyming slang
15 Jun

10 Fun Facts about Cockney Rhyming Slang

Cor blimey, love a duck! Down the apples and pears – what does it all mean? Many of us think of London when rhyming slang comes to mind – and that’s mainly thanks to Cockney speak having led the way for creative language! Let’s take a look at some fun facts about rhyming slang worth …