World

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

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 …
interesting facts about France
10 Oct

27 Fun Facts About France

Famous for its delicious food and wine, medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches, here’s some fun facts about France 1. France is a big draw. France is a highly popular, historical and in some parts, untouched country in Western Europe. 2. It’s got plenty of neighbours. It is bordered by Belgium and Luxembourg in …
interesting facts about cote d'ivoire
8 Oct

14 Interesting Facts About Côte d’Ivoire

Looking to boost your chances of winning the next pub quiz? Brush up on your worldly facts with these 14 fun facts about the Côte d’Ivoire! 1. Where is Côte d’Ivoire? Côte d’Ivoire is a beautiful country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east …
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7 Oct

16 Amazing Facts About The Alps

If you’ve ever been mountaineering in Europe before, there is a good chance you may have come across the Alps! This huge mountain range covers a vast array of land and proves to be truly breathtaking to traverse. Here are some fun facts about the Alps that should help whet your appetite for a trek. …
Fun Facts about Corfu
6 Oct

12 Interesting Facts About Corfu

Corfu has long been a wonderful holiday destination for people traveling from all over the world. It’s an island location in the Mediterranean and carries influences from the French as well as the Greek – naturally! It’s a spectacular, sunny getaway for many people, though it also has a rich and fascinating history well worth …