There are 193 recognized countries in the world. Some territories aren’t yet fully independent while others are about to get state status. Since 1990, almost 30 new countries appeared on the world map. But for a territory to become fully independent it has to be recognized by the UN. A country is defined as a … Read more
There are 27 member states of the European Union. Formed in 1951 with only 6 countries, the economic union eventually expanded to how it looks today. Most recently, the United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union. Countries of the European Union Decades after the EU project was launched, it has successfully integrated multiple countries. These … Read more
There are 23 independent countries in North America. But other territories and islands are also considered part of the North American continent. You can freely visit most of these countries but some of the smaller islands might be a bit more difficult to reach without a bit of planning. The biggest countries in North America … Read more
The dominance of the British Empire in Africa brought the English language to the continent. Even today, Africans speak good English compared to many other countries without direct contact with the British Empire. But given the international appeal of the English language called ‘The Mother Tongue’ by Bill Bryson, it’s no wonder so many Africans … Read more
The GDP per capita is one of the leading indicators in ranking the best countries in the world. You can have a good estimate of just how much people earn and what public facilities can be put in place for them by this number. Standards of living, literacy levels, access to parks, and green spaces … Read more
Iceland has now opened its doors to tourists from Europe and around the world. The best places to visit in Iceland in summer are now easier to tick off your list. You can travel to the ‘land of fire and ice’ from North America and Europe. But the small island country is easy to navigate … Read more
Switzerland might be the land of watches and chocolate, but there are hidden gems you don’t want to miss. The best cities to visit in Switzerland include Lugano and Lausanne, alongside Zurich and Bern. The best part about visiting the country is its train system, which takes you nearly to every city within hours. Here … Read more