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Netherlands- Interesting Facts

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  In this article we are hereby discussing about Country naming as Netherlands. Netherlands capital is Amsterdam. We hereby discuss some of the interesting facts about this country: - 1.        People of Netherlands are called as Dutch. Dutch men are tallest in the world as average height of Dutch men is 6 ft. and that of women is 5 ft. 7inch. Their long height is due to rich diet consisting of Cheese and dairy products. 2.        The national anthem of Netherlands is oldest one in the world.   The music of National anthem dates back to year 1572. Its words are more than 400 years old and it is made official anthem in 1932. 3.        Carrots orange color was due to Dutch; original color of the carrots was White or purple but the person naming William III of England who was called as William the Orange helped in Dutch Independence from Spain in the 17 th Century. Than Dutch farmers ...

Nile River- Interesting Facts

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  In this article we will discuss about interesting facts about Nile River. This is most famous and most important river of Planet Earth. Below are few of the most interesting facts about this River: - 1.        This River is the longest river on Earth and it flows through 11 countries names of the same are: - Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Congo, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea. Its total length is 6650 Km and it flows from African Great lakes through Sahara Desert and final emptying at Mediterranean Sea. 2.        This flows from north. 3.        It has two tributaries which are major tributaries names of the same are While Nile which begins at Jinja (Lake Victoria in Uganda) and Blue Nile which begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Both the rivers meet at Khartoum which is capital of Sudan. 4.        The Blue Nile part is downstream a...

China- Interesting Facts

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  In this article we will discuss about the interesting facts of Country naming as China. It is world no.1 in population. There are few of interesting facts about China which are listed below: - 1.       China is having borders with 14 countries which is equivalent to Russia. 2.       In terms of area It is 3 rd largest country in the world. It has total area of 9.6 million square km. At first is 1.71 crore square km and at second position is USA which has area of 9.83 million square km. 3.         In China new year celebrations lasts for 15 days and every year is represented by one of 12 animals of Chinese zodiac. These 12 animals are Tiger, Ox, Rat, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Monkey, Goat, Rabbit, Rooster, Dog, Pig. 4.       It is second largest Economy in the world after USA. 5.       It has population of 1.4 billion. 6.    ...

Denmark-Interesting Facts

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  In this article we will discuss about the interesting facts of Country naming as Denmark. Copenhagen is its capital and Copenhagen is famous for its royal palaces, Tivoli amusement park and Nyhavn harbour. Below are the few interesting facts this country: - 1.       Denmark is known as Bicycle nation. As people of Denmark love to ride bicycle in all weathers and all types of days.   They used the same for pleasure, traveling, transportation, etc. There are about 12000 km of bicycle lanes in Denmark. 2.       Denmark people usually cycle for 1.6 km a day on an average. 3.       Bicycle culture in Denmark is more than 100 years old.` 4.       This is one of the happiest country in the world and always remains on top of Happiest index. 5.       People of Denmark are generally called Danish 6.       People of Denmark sp...

Iceland- Interesting Facts

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  In this article we will discuss about the interesting facts of Iceland. It is Nordic Island Nation. Its capital is Reykjavik. Its population is only 3.66 lacs as per data of Year 2020. Its currency is Iceland Krona. Below are some of the interesting facts about Iceland: - 1.       Iceland is last place on earth which is settled by Huma beings as this place is discovered by Vikings by an accident. He discovered it only 1100 years ago. 2.       More than half of population of Iceland Lives in its capital Reykjavik. 3.       There are hot springs in Iceland all around it. People enjoy bathing here all around the year. 4.       In this island all electricity is generated through Renewable energy sources so it is most eco-friendly country in the world. 5.       In this Island Beer was banned till 1989 from 1915. 6.       Now ...

Andaman and Nicobar Interesting facts

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  In this we will discuss about interesting facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These islands are part of India and it has around about 572 islands. These islands are situated in Bay of Bengal. Its Capital and largest city is Port Blair. 1.        Here at this island language spoken is Bengali there after Hindi. 2.        World largest Turtles nests here. The species name is Leather back or Dermocheleys Coriacea . Their weight is around 500 kg and are about 1.8 meters in length. Their Population in Nicobar island is about 1000 turtles. Apart from Leatherback turtles there are other marine turtle which nests here are Green Turtle and Hawksbill. 3.        There is one of the oldest living Tribes living there they are living here from more than 60000 years and their population is around 300 only and they live on North Sentinel Island. The humans live there are considered as most isolat...