The location of a country greatly affects its environment, capability to produce certain crops, import and export efficiency, climate, and how the people live in general. So what does being at the center of the earth mean, and which country holds that position? The center of the earth is 0°N 0°E, and the only thing … Read more
Which countries have the best doctors? This is difficult to determine as all countries have their own strengths, unique characteristics, clever minds. A number of factors need to be considered in order to decipher which countries produce the best doctors. Ideally, this question should be answered by looking at the rankings, numbers, and worldwide medical … Read more
California did indeed declare itself as an independent country. But this status only lasted for about a month. Las Californias, as it was referred to by the Mexican authorities governing the land, was also occupied by American settlers. American rebels in the Sonoma region of Las Californias rose up against the Mexican government in what … Read more
An ethnic group is a collection of individuals with a common ancestor or lineage. A common language, culture, history, or even a country may define an ethnicity. Certain nations have a greater ethnic variety than others, resulting in a more ethnically varied population. A country’s ethnic diversity is influenced by several variables, including its size, … Read more
Ireland uses the +353 area code. This area code looks unfamiliar to those in North America, but calling Ireland is not as difficult as it sounds. When you want to use the +353 area code, there is a process that you will have to undergo to reach the number that you are dialing. This process … Read more
Most countries can reach searing high temperatures at specific points during the year, particularly during the peak of summer. Meanwhile, some countries maintain consistently hot temperatures almost the entire year. Some you’ll consider the ideal vacation or honeymoon destination. Others, not so much. We’ve looked at some of these year-round hot countries to see their … Read more
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