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 Taiwan
23 Oct

16 Tantalising Facts About Taiwan

Learn some interesting facts about the countries of the world, impress your friends and increase your chances at the next pub quiz with these 16 fun facts about Taiwan! 1. Where is Taiwan? Taiwan is a small island nation in East Asia. Its nearest countries are China to the west and north-west, South Korea and …
interesting facts about Chad
22 Oct

15 Cultural Facts About Chad

Do you have friends or family that live in this incredible country? Impress them with your local knowledge with these fun facts about Chad! 1. Where is Chad, exactly? Chad is a large landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the …
Facts about Caracas
21 Oct

29 Candid Facts About Caracas

Caracas, which is arguably the first city many people think of when they hear of Venezuela, is a city that has seems to have a lot of cultural points of interest – however, it has made some press over the years as a result of its economic struggles and its crime rates. In fact, statistics …
interesting facts about St Vincent and Grenadines
21 Oct

17 Great Facts About St Vincent And The Grenadines

If you’re heading off on honeymoon or moving here to work, take a look at these fun facts about St. Vincent and the Grenadines to boost your local knowledge! 1. St Vincent is actually an archipelago. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small archipelago of around 32 islands and cays in the south of the Caribbean Sea. 2. Much of …
Facts about Havana
20 Oct

12 Happy Facts About Havana

Havana, Cuba, is a colourful city that’s just as eye-catching as it is historically interesting – there are all kinds of stories worth sharing from the streets! It’s well-known for its brilliant architecture, and for being a bit of a historic throwback at the same time. Let’s dive into some fun facts about Havana and …
interesting facts about Azores
19 Oct

16 Absorbing Facts About The Azores

Looking to boost your knowledge of the world? Make a start with these fun facts about The Azores! 1. Where are the Azores? The Azores is an archipelago and overseas territory of Portugal, in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean. Its nearest neighbours are Portugal to the east, and Morocco, Tenerife and Western Sahara to the southeast. 2. Grab the compass! …
interesting facts about Palau
18 Oct

15 Pleasing Facts About Palau

Before heading off on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or embarking on island life, boost your local knowledge with these 15 fun facts about Palau! 1. Palau isn’t an island. Palau is an archipelago of more than 250 islands in Oceania, located in the western Pacific Ocean. 2. Where exactly is Palau, though? Its nearest neighbours are …
interesting facts about Honduras
18 Oct

19 Happy Facts About Honduras

Want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the big wide world? Start by learning these 19 fun facts about Honduras! 1. Where is Honduras? Honduras is a republic in Central America. 2. A humble number of people call the country home. In 2022 the population had reached 10.43 million. 3. How big is …
interesting facts about Greenland
17 Oct

14 Glorious Facts About Greenland

Before you set off to see the Northern Lights, take a look at these 14 fun facts about Greenland! 1. Greenland is actually the property of Denmark. Greenland is a Danish territory between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Its nearest neighbours are Canada to the west, Svalbard to the east and Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom and Ireland to the southeast. 2. Here’s how to …
facts about Tsunamis
16 Oct

12 Terrifying Facts About Tsunamis

Tsunamis are devastating natural events that only occur under very specific circumstances.  But when they do hit, they have the power to devastate lives. These huge, cataclysmic ocean events are, however, scientific marvels – which are still being studied to this day.  Here are some truly interesting facts about tsunamis. 1. A tsunami is bigger …
Monaco Harbor
15 Oct

18 Magnificent Facts About Monaco

Tax-haven and playground to the rich and famous. Park your yacht up and take a look at these fun facts about Monaco to boost your worldly knowledge! 1. Where – and what – is Monaco? Monaco is an independent Principality on the French Mediterranean coastline. It is bordered only by France to the north and …
Satellite image of the South China Sea
14 Oct

12 Curious Facts About The South China Sea

The South China Sea is a magnificent aquatic expanse! It’s well-known for its many different species of marine animal – however, it’s also well-known for being fairly disputed-over, which has sadly led to some controversy over the years. It’s all to do with shipping, fishing and oil – so what’s the score with the South …
interesting facts about Qatar
14 Oct

17 Quirky Facts About Qatar

Looking to boost your knowledge of this hot, sandy country? Take a look at these 17 fun facts about Qatar! 1. Where is Qatar? Qatar is a small country in the Middle East. It shares only one border with Saudi Arabia to the south. It also has a coastline along the Persian Gulf along to …
interesting facts about the Caribbean
13 Oct

18 Sunny Facts About The Caribbean

Often described as the West Indies, the Caribbean archipelago is one of the world’s best yachting locations, and is ideal for year round sunny holidays with its tropical beaches that are spread over approximately 1 million square miles. Brush up your worldly knowledge with these 14 fun facts about the Caribbean: 1. Columbus found the …
interesting facts about the Sahara Desert
13 Oct

15 Hot Facts About The Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert is huge, iconic and breathtaking.  It’s located in North Africa and covers large portions of the continent, but how much do you really know about this sandy region? Let’s shine a light on these 15 fun facts about the Sahara Desert… 1. The Sahara isn’t the biggest desert. The Sahara is the world’s …