World Facts

The only two-sided state flag in the United States is the flag of Oregon while the only nation with a double-sided flag is Paraguay.

January 24, 2020 22:39

By definition, a country refers to a territory with its own borders as well as total sovereignty over its territory and people.

January 24, 2020 22:22

The flag of Chile has much in common with the flag of Texas.

January 24, 2020 22:05

Naturally, different countries around the world have different growth rates. The country with the highest population growth rate in the world is Oman at 8.45%.

January 24, 2020 18:12

According to the annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI), New Zealand and Denmark are the world's least corrupt countries.

January 24, 2020 01:27

Manila, found in the Philippines, is the most densely populated city in the world.

January 24, 2020 01:15

When it comes to world happiness, Scandinavian countries often come out at the top.

January 24, 2020 01:12

Air pollution, by definition, occurs when certain harmful substances find their way into the Earth’s atmosphere. Learn about the countries where the most pollution-related deaths occur.

January 23, 2020 23:21

Cycling, swimming, and gymnastics were 3 of the 9 sports included in the 1896 Olympic Games.

January 23, 2020 23:06

China produces the highest carbon dioxide emission of any country in the world.

January 23, 2020 01:26

Smoke, dust, and sand particles degrade the air quality in Pakistan, the most polluted country in the world.

January 23, 2020 01:21

A country’s external debt refers to money owed by a country to foreign countries, institutions or individuals who are outside its borders.

January 23, 2020 00:46

Data from 2017 shows that the poorest nation in Africa was the Central African Republic.

January 23, 2020 00:31

Afghanistan is the poorest country in Asia.

January 22, 2020 23:21

China has overtaken the United States as the country with the most publications.

January 22, 2020 11:07

Washington produces more hydroelectric power than any US state.

January 21, 2020 00:42

An urban planner develops strategies for the use of land to accommodate growth, create communities, and revitalize facilities in cities, towns, and other urban environments.

January 21, 2020 00:15

The legend of Johnny Appleseed is based on a real man.

January 21, 2020 00:04

A smart city uses sensors to collect electronic information from infrastructure and citizens in order to use services and resources more efficiently.

January 20, 2020 23:13

Canada is a larger country than the United States.

January 20, 2020 03:07