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The Culture Of Cameroon

Cameroon has one of the most diverse cuisines in Africa due to its location at the crossroads of many cultures.

December 21, 2018 12:45

The exterior of the painted Kassena Houses in Burkina Faso.

The Culture Of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has a rich tradition of oral literature.

December 20, 2018 11:07

A map showing countries in Central Asia.

Central Asian Countries

Central Asia is made up of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

December 19, 2018 11:17

Every year, over 100,000 American participant in Geography Awareness Week (GAW).

What and When Is Geography Awareness Week?

Geography Awareness Week is celebrated the third week of November every year.

December 18, 2018 10:51

A map showing Manhattan and some of the surrounding boroughs.

The Boroughs of New York City – NYC Boroughs Map

Information about the five NYC boroughs: Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

December 17, 2018 16:54

The Culture Of Bosnia And Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a rich culture and heritage.

December 17, 2018 16:01

The Boxer rebels' fight moves were called "shadow boxing", as there was no equivalent word in the English language to describe its unique mix of martial arts and military stances.

What Was The Boxer Rebellion?

The Boxer Rebellion took place throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries in China.

December 17, 2018 14:26

Is Sealand a Country?

Although the Principality of Sealand claims itself as a micronation, it is not officially a country.

December 17, 2018 13:43

Ruins of Nagasaki, Japan after the atomic bombing.

The Hibakusha - Survivors Of The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Atomic Bombs

Thousands of Japanese natives and foreigners were forced to live with the physical effects of nuclear warfare for the rest of their lives as well as societal discrimination.

December 13, 2018 13:04

The rooftops of traditional Belgian houses.

The Culture Of Belgium

The cuisine of Belgium is known for its significant regional variations.

December 13, 2018 11:24

The Culture Of Belize

Located on Central America’s east coast, Belize is a small country with a population of 385,854 individuals.

December 13, 2018 11:20

The Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia.

Religious Beliefs In Serbia

Christianity, particularly the Serbian Orthodox Church, is the predominant religion in Serbia.

December 12, 2018 16:41

English Speaking Countries in Africa

There are about 6.5 million native English speakers and 700 million non-native English speakers in Africa.

December 12, 2018 15:40

The "Space Race" refers to a period of great investment in space travel.

Which Countries Was the Space Race Between?

The "Space Race" took place between the United States and the USSR, beginning in the 1950s until the year 1991.

December 12, 2018 15:26

The Morning Star Church (Fetu Ao Lima) of the Church of Tuvalu is the most prominent building on the Funafuti atoll, Tuvalu's capital.

The Culture Of Tuvalu

Coconut is an important ingredient in the Tuvaluan cuisine.

December 12, 2018 12:35

Traditional Ethiopian artisanal baskets.

The Culture Of Ethiopia

The Ethiopian cuisine is influenced by the cuisines of its various ethnic cultures and that of the country’s neighbors.

December 12, 2018 11:52

Belarusian Culture – The Culture Of Belarus

The landlocked Eastern European nation of Belarus hosts a population of around 9,527,543 individuals. 83.7% of the population are Belarusians. The minority ethnic groups include Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, and others.

December 12, 2018 10:54