Japan

In Japan, tall buildings do not have a fourth floor. Thinking why? Because they avoid the number four(shi) as it sounds the same as the word for death(shi).

Haiku, a traditional form of the Japanese poetry is the world's shortest poetic form and consists of only three lines. 

Ōkunoshima, an island in Japan, is full of rabbits. You might be thinking how? Well, they were brought there during World War II to test the effects of poison gas.

In Japan, many girls go to the dentist to have their teeth purposefully unstraightened. Do you know why? Because Yaeba, or crooked teeth, are considered attractive in Japan. 

They have hotel rooms the size of 2 square meters long and 1.20 meters high and they are known as Capsule hotels.

75 % of Japan is mountainous, which forces 93.5 % of its population to live in the remaining 25 & of the land.

In Japan, it is considered rude to tear the wrapping paper off of a gift.

Armenia

Chess is a compulsory subject in schools

More Armenians live abroad than in Armenia

There are approximately 11 million Armenians (or of Armenian descent) worldwide.

There are thought to be some 5.6 million people of Armenian descent living abroad, which is greater than the population of Armenia (3 million).

Its women are the sexiest in the world

At least that’s according to a dubious poll of 44,000 US men, who voted Armenian women the world’s sexiest.

Armenia is home to the world’s longest non-stop double track cable car. The cable car runs for a total of 5,752 meters, or 18,871 feet

The country’s national symbol is Mt. Ararat.
But Mt. Ararat is actually located in Turkey. 

Azerbaijan

All the cool kids can crochet

Girls are taught to crochet from a young age, in preparation for traditional Seven Beauties tournaments: girls must crochet stockings against the clock, and whoever knits the best pair is declared the winner.







The Absheron peninsula in Azerbaijan has the rare geological wonder of Burning Mountain, where due to natural gas, the mountains burn throughout the year regardless the weather conditions.

Azerbaijan is also referred to as "the land of fire" which may be due to the large deposits of oil in the land that might have ignited from time to time.

By the number of mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan ranks first in the world. There are about 350 out of 800 mud volcanoes, in Azerbaijan.



Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is the first Muslim country where women were enfranchised*.




Its babies are bathed in salt water

It’s thought that washing newborns in salt water will make them strong, truthful and bold. Children’s fingernails and hair are only cut after their first birthday.


You can float through the capital

Baku is also home to Little Venice, a man-made waterway that flows between shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. It has a number of islands, connected by bridges and walkways – but the best way to get around is by gondola.
 


*Enfranchise : give the right to vote to

Nepal’s railways is only 57 kilometers

Nigeria has the highest rate of twin births in the world!

Greenland is the country that can’t join FIFA because of bad weather conditions and grass can not grow there!

Trespassing is not considered to be something bad in Finland and a lot of people are able to pick mushrooms and berries from where ever they want!


Nepal has the only living goddess in the world called Kumari. Kumari literally means virgin in Nepali.

The total distance of Nepal’s railways is 57 kilometers (35 miles).

Touching anything with your feet is considered offensive in Nepal.

The national flower of Kuwait is Arfaj.
The national bird of Kuwait is the falcon. Falcons are found everywhere in Kuwait. There is a picture of a falcon on the stamps and the currencies of Kuwait.

In 2006, Kuwait became the first country to introduce the sport of camel racing, with remote controlled robot jockeys.

According to the World Bank, the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world.
The Kuwaiti dinar is the currency of Kuwait. It is sub-divided into 1,000 fils. The Kuwaiti dinar is the world’s highest-valued currency unit.

Norway is the world’s largest exporter of salmon.

Norway’s national symbol is the lion although there is no lion.

Norway introduced Salmon Sushi to the Japanese in the 80s.

Sofia is the name of The Capital City of Bulgaria

Senegal Facts

In Senegal, taxis have tails. Yes, an artificial tail made of goat or sheep hair and it supposedly brings good luck.

Senegal merged with Gambia, to form Senegambia in 1982. But apart from the unification of the names, nothing else changed much. The two countries still maintain border and neither care to unify with the other.

Senegal’s grasslands have given the country its two national symbols, the baobab tree, and the red lion.

Dakar is home to the tallest statue in Africa. The African Renaissance Monument built in 2010, stands at an impressive 49 m.

It has seven World Heritage Sites

They are: Goree Island, Saloum Delta, Bassari Country, Saint-Louis Island, the Stone Circles of Senegambia, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary and Niokolo-Koba National Park. In Africa, only Morocco (9), Ethiopia (9), Tunisia (8) and South Africa (8) have more World Heritage Sites.

Norway Facts

When you get a book published in Norway, the Government will buy a 1000 copies and distribute them to libraries.

 

In 2017, Norway became the first country to turn off FM radio and switch completely to digital.

In 2008, Norway donated US$1 billion to help save the Amazon rainforest.

Norway is ranked as the country least likely to be affected by climate change. Chad is the most vulnerable.

It takes 3 years of higher education to become a police officer in Norway. Graduates get a bachelor's degree in "Police Studies."

Norway was ranked the world's #1 country in the 2014 Prosperity Index for wealth and well-being.

Norway's public Universities are free for students from anywhere in the world.



Norway has won the largest number of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals of all countries in the Winter Olympics.

The monarch of Norway's title is "Norway's King" rather than "King of Norway", signifying that he belongs to the country and not vice versa.

All prisoners in Norway have internet in their cells.