Summary of the lesson "Traveling around the world" (preparatory group). Interesting facts about the countries of the world How to tell children about different countries

10 facts about South Korea:

The country has a very strong influence of the United States, so every year more and more borrowed words from English are used in the Korean language, pronounced in the Korean manner. For example, "ice cream" is pronounced as "aysy khyrimy", "ticket" is "thicket", etc. And this despite the presence of native Korean equivalents.

Dog meat is still eaten in Korea, but animal rights activists are actively fighting this, and the dish has moved from everyday to delicacies. It is believed that dog meat gives male strength and protects against diseases.

In some cities of Korea, you can order whale meat and even assorted whale meat from different parts of the body in a restaurant. True, such a dish will cost a lot.

As in many Asian countries, in Korea (especially in the province, where there are almost no tourists), a special attitude towards women with blond hair. People turn around, take pictures and almost worship the blondes.

In Korea, the cult of education. Even during the holidays, students sit in libraries every day from morning to evening to prepare for exams and hiring. This leads to an overabundance of qualified specialists and a shortage of ordinary workers. Even a foreigner getting a job in large cities is a difficult task.

Korea leads in the number of suicides among young people. Studying is so important to Koreans that students often kill themselves if they don't pass their exams with a good score.

Korea has long been an agrarian country, it required a lot of labor, and as a result, people preferred to give birth to boys rather than girls. Girls were often abandoned. When ultrasound machines appeared, the country introduced a ban on determining the sex of a child before birth in order to avoid mass abortions if the fetus is female. Whether this ban is still in effect, I don't know.

In Korea, a popular dessert is sweet bean ice cream. How can you eat sweet beans, it still does not fit in my head, I could not try it. Sweet potatoes are also quite common.

One of the most popular Korean dishes is Kimchi, which is spicy sauerkraut with various spices. It is as popular as bread on the Russian table. Kimchi has a specific strong smell, which is why almost every Korean family has a separate refrigerator for storing Kimchi.

Koreans are absolutely not shy about talking about "toilet" topics even at the table. Complaining about diarrhea or constipation during a family dinner is absolutely normal practice, but instead of "how are you?" you can hear: "how did you eat today? is everything okay with the chair?". Korea also has a museum park dedicated to toilets and defecation.

Our Earth is truly an extraordinary place. That's probably why interesting facts about the countries of the world you can find a great variety. The most "musical" state on the planet, a city where it is officially forbidden to die, and a small American village, the mayor of which is a cat - read about this and much more further in our article.

• The American city of Yuma, located in the southern state of Arizona, is officially the hottest city on earth.

In some of its suburbs, daylight hours reach 11 (!) hours, and 90 percent of weather forecasts indicate dry and clear weather. In total, during the year, the sun over Yuma shines for more than 4,000 hours. And the average annual temperature reaches 32 degrees Celsius.

• But the coldest place on our planet is the Polar Plateau, located in Antarctica.

In this place, the temperature often drops to -90 degrees!

• The most popular country among tourists is sunny and romantic France.

According to the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization), more than 85 million people visit this country every year. The US (70 million) and (61 million) are in second and third place with a significant margin. Thailand (27 million) and Russia (28 million) close the top ten most popular tourist countries. Iran is at the bottom of the rankings. Only 15 percent of tourists who visited this ancient state rated their trip positively. Although recently the trend has begun to change.

• Quite a few interesting facts about countries can be found in our native Europe.

For example, Iceland is considered the cleanest and most environmentally friendly country on the planet, and the Dutch city of Groningen is the city with the largest number of bicycles per capita. In addition, Prague Castle, located in the center of the Czech capital, is the largest presidential residence in the world, as well as the largest castle on the planet.

In addition, the Czech Republic holds another record - the inhabitants of this country drink more beer than any other people in the world. On average, one adult citizen of the Czech Republic drinks more than 165 liters of beer per calendar year. Russia, traditionally considered a very drinking country, occupies only the fifth place in the general list.

• Prosperous and in every sense successful Sweden is known as the most musical country on the planet.

Despite the fact that the population of the kingdom is relatively small - only 9.7 million people - it is here that the largest number of world pop stars per capita. Abba, Europe, Ace of Base, Loreen, Arash, Doctor Alban, Army of Lovers, E-Type, The Cardigans, Basshunter - all this is just a small fraction of the wonderful performers that this northern country has given to the world.

• However, interesting facts about European countries it by no means ends there.

For example, Greece is the country with the most sex (at least, it is here that the largest number of condoms are sold annually per capita). But the most "happy" countries on the planet, according to the UN, are Norway and Denmark.

In addition, Norway is known for the fact that it is on its territory that the small town of Longyearbyen is located, in which it is officially forbidden to die. However, so interesting fact is not at all due to superstition or the fact that the total number of inhabitants in the city barely reaches 1000 people. The reason is the frozen ground on which Longyearbyen is located. Due to the high degree of soil glaciation, bodies buried in the vicinity of the city do not decompose, thereby creating an unpleasant smell and attracting wild animals to the surroundings. Therefore, all people who are near death or have recently died are sent to the more southern regions of the country, where they are buried with all due honors.

• Interesting facts about countries can be found outside the Old World. For example, South Sudan is known as the youngest state on the planet (officially recognized by all UN members). But Canada can boast that it is in its open spaces that the largest number of people with higher education live.

In addition, this North American state has the largest number of lakes in the world.

• A considerable number interesting facts Canada's neighbor, the USA, can also please us.

What is the fact that it is in America that the largest number of rich people on the planet live. The number of dollar millionaires in this country exceeds seven million people, which is more than the entire population, and Estonia combined. But that's not all. It is estimated that the Americans are the most voracious nation in the world. In a year, US residents eat 18 hectares of pizza and 20 billion hot dogs.

Therefore, it is not surprising that more than 68 percent of Americans are overweight.

• One more interesting fact lies in the fact that it is in the United States that the city of Sharon is located, the mayor of which is officially not a man, but a cat.

The “political career” of a cat named Freddie began rather banally: every day he came to the city administration building, where he spent most of his free time. Soon everyone loved the cute cat and began to feed it. At first, only one woman was engaged in this - the city treasurer, but later almost the whole city joined the care of the "four-legged politician". They began to bring food, toys and even personal savings to the mayor's office of a small town to buy things necessary for Freddie. Thus, the charming cat has become a universal favorite, and at the same time one of the most popular residents of the city. As a result, very soon the cat became a symbol and a kind of talisman of the city of Sharon, and some time later he was officially appointed its mayor. However, Freddie, of course, has no special duties. After all, the real manager of the city is not the mayor, but the municipal president. Therefore, the very position of the mayor is, in fact, ceremonial.

• The Nepalese city of Kathmandu, famous for the fact that there are practically no cats, became famous for the opposite achievement. So interesting fact, however, it is explained rather banally: the thing is that there are a lot of monkeys in the capital of Nepal.

As a result, over the centuries, cats have actually been driven out of the city due to constant attacks from lively and unfriendly monkeys. Today, cats in Kathmandu are found only in local temples. Surprisingly, rare and unusual creatures for the city are officially recognized as sacred in Nepal.

What interesting facts about countries and cities do you know?

Helpful Hints

If you are thinking about creating a family, and even more so about having a child, then you already need to think about the future of your child. Today we will talk about in which country the combination of conditions and factors is optimal for raising children, from birth to life at a conscious age.

We will look at 12 countries that are best suited for both your child and your entire family.

To determine which countries are best for raising children, the researchers looked at the following eight characteristics: concern for human rights, family friendliness, income level, gender equality, happiness, security level, well-developed public education system and developed health care system.

Prosperous countries

1. Finland

Parents will be completely satisfied with the Finnish school system. The country ranked second in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) in reading, science and mathematics. Much attention is paid to sports and a healthy lifestyle. By law, every child under the age of seven has the right to upbringing, education, physical and cultural development.

Also, Finland is one of the safest and most favorable countries in terms of ecology, modern technologies, social equality and business. Much attention is paid to the development of healthcare.

Countries of the world for children

2. Sweden

Universitas 21 (a network of research universities that allows its members to share experiences, collaborate across borders and develop global knowledge sharing) ranked the Swedish school system as the second best in the world. According to the STC, this country is in fifth place in terms of living conditions for children.

Education is free from the age of six. Most residents have completed secondary and higher education. A high percentage of people interested in or employed in various sciences. The crime rate is extremely low. Riots and hooliganism are considered rare occurrences.

Sweden is most favorable for personal and cultural development, entrepreneurship, comfortable retirement. The Swedes are very sensitive to the environment. As in almost all European countries, beautiful architecture has been preserved here.

Which countries have the best education

3. Norway

This country is one of not so many, today, regions that are friendly to children, too. Parents will be delighted to know that the kingdom ranks ninth in the OECD's rankings for reading, math and science. This is several positions higher than the USA.

Children also have a legal right to full care in all kindergartens. Higher education is free here. The insurance system is well developed.

Norway is also one of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, ecology, safety, entrepreneurship and modern technologies in various fields.

A good education

4. Austria

In this country, correct manners, moral education and good habits are greatly encouraged. Education in Austria at the highest level. And the most interesting thing is that primary and secondary education is free here, of course, in the state language. There are several official languages ​​in the country, including Slovenian and Hungarian.

It's no secret that all kinds of art are very developed in Austria. This European country is safe and great for business, travel, holidays and retirement. In general, the climate in the country is mild, but strongly dependent on the relief.

Best Higher Education

5. Switzerland

It is believed that this country has one of the best, if not the best education system in the world. And, to everyone's surprise, education in the confederation is one of the most accessible. Switzerland is famous for the professional training of its teachers and professors.

While two referendums for ditching the regular army ended in the negative, Mercer's survey ranked Zurich, one of the country's largest cities, second in the world in terms of security.

In all cities, social relations and cultural education are very developed. Switzerland is also in the top 10 best countries in terms of quality of life, entrepreneurship and leisure. Do not forget, of course, about the delicious cheese and milk chocolate.

The best education in the world

6. Netherlands

If you are a parent who works or studies in the Netherlands, you are entitled to child care allowance for children under 12 years of age. The European Union Steering Committee for Child Safety has a separate representation in this country.

The system works to keep children safe in homes, schools and on the streets. Education in the Netherlands is one of the best in Europe. Diplomas are recognized all over the world. Teaching in English is quite normal in this country. Holland is called the gateway to Europe for a reason. Pupils and students of universities constantly attend various cultural events, museums and exhibitions.

This Central European country is favorable for learning in the field of the latest technologies, as well as for business, recreation and cultural development.

The best education

7. Denmark

As Amazon and Facebook become more active on issues such as parental leave, timely pay and compensation, Denmark has come a long way in this regard. There is excellent education at all stages, and schooling is mandatory.

Among higher educational institutions, technical universities stand apart. A significant part of the state budget is systematically allocated for the improvement and development of education and health care. Medicine in the kingdom, as in all European countries, is always at the highest level.

Denmark has a special attitude towards the development of interpersonal relations, social security, culture and ecology. There are good conditions for entrepreneurship and retirement.

Where is the best education

8. Canada

Canada is highly regarded for its education system, even if there is no ministry as such in this country. The OECD ranks this country third in math, reading and science.

Canadian teenagers are among the most educated in the world. There are a number of safety programs provided by Child Safe Canada. There is excellent medicine and many social programs.

Canada also provides excellent conditions for business and entrepreneurship, the development of modern technologies, travel and recreation for the whole family, comfortable living throughout the country. The climate in different provinces is very different. You will be quite comfortable settling here.

The best education systems

9. Germany

In this country, as in neighboring Austria, public education is free if you study in the state language. Already in kindergarten, children are professionally and responsibly taken care of. Special attention is paid to the study of foreign languages. High culture of art and sports. The system of health care and insurance is developed.

Germany has an excellent social policy. Good conditions for work, recreation and cultural development. Very convenient geographical location.

So, there are three more countries on our list that you probably did not expect to see in this top. But we invite you to pay attention to them and maybe change your ideas about these benevolent countries, more than suitable for your future or already created family.

The best professional education

10. Czech Republic

Yes, don't be surprised! It is the Czech Republic that is becoming more and more attractive for young and promising families. In this country, discipline and strict control in the field of education will not surprise you.

On the other hand, you may be surprised by the loyalty of the Czechs towards raising children. Parents begin quite early to explain to their children what adult and independent life means. Much attention is paid to learning languages ​​from the first grade.

This presentation contains the most interesting facts from all continents. Each country in the world has its own characteristics and unique features that deserve the attention of not only tourists.

Chinese civilization is one of the oldest on the planet. Therefore, today in this country antiquity is harmoniously intertwined with the most modern, technological achievements of mankind.

the great Wall of China

To protect their borders, the Chinese built the Great Wall of China. Previously, the wall stretched for 8800 km. Today, a section of 2400 km has been preserved.

The main merchants of the world

China is the world's manufacturing site and a major trading center. The busiest seaport is located in China, in the city of Shanghai. It receives 25,000,000 containers per year and its turnover is constantly increasing.

Japan

Japan is an island nation. In total, the country occupies a little less than 7,000 islands. Only 4 of them are so large that they immediately make up 97% of the entire territory of the country.

Country of centenarians

Japan is known for a large number of centenarians. The country is home to more than 50,000 people whose age has exceeded 100 years.

Two Koreas

Recently, by the standards of history, divided by civil war into North and South, Korea is gradually finding opportunities for unification. But so far these are two different states with a lot of similarities and differences.

North Korea

North Korea is a closed country with strong control over not only residents, but all visitors. One of the clearest examples of restrictions on the freedom of North Koreans is on the closed Internet.

An interesting fact about the country of the DPRK! North Korea is isolated from the world: there is no internet and you can not take pictures of the street

The people can only get to a few state sites with specific literature about the party, labor and the history of socialism.

South Korea

The state is an economic miracle with developed industry and trade. After secession in 1945, North Korea's southern neighbors were able to achieve a really big leap in development (the 12th economy in the world). And the North, on the contrary, lags far behind the modern world (213 world economies out of 230).

Until now, technological Koreans from the south, out of superstition, bypass the number 4, which they consider to be a sign of death. It comes to the point that even in the elevators the button with the 4th floor is skipped. This floor is not found in all buildings - often the third is immediately followed by the fifth.

India

Another special Asian culture on the world map is Indian. In India, there were also many interesting features and unique facts.

In the future, the most populous country

India is ahead of China with its almost 1.4 billion population in terms of growth, and the current population is 1.3 billion. According to experts' forecasts, the leader will change in the mid-2020s.

Large population, big problems

Where there is too much overpopulation, many problems arise. Starting from the spread of diseases, ending with a huge amount of human waste.
In India, there is nowhere to put excess garbage. Even the Indus and Ganges, sacred to the Hindus, are a sad sight.

India is still a land of fairy tales

Despite all the problems, India is a colorful country. Even today you can find the spirit of fairy tales, luxurious royal life and legendary deeds in the name of love in it. Perhaps the most important symbol of a strong feeling can be called the Taj Mahal - the mausoleum that the ruler of India, Shah Jahan, erected in honor of his wife who died during childbirth.

Europe

There are also many interesting places on the European continent, because on the territory of the Old World, as Europe is often called, many countries of the world with a rich history and their own traditions are concentrated.

Germany

The country from Central Europe is famous all over the world for the quality of its roads. An interesting fact is that not only perfectly smooth asphalt lies on the famous autobahns. The Germans think through everything to the smallest detail.
For example, at certain intervals there are bulk bridges, which are specially designed for the safe crossing of the road by animals.

Sunday is a day off

Germany is a very punctual country where the law prevails. The Germans are very attentive to the alternation of work and rest, so most employers try to make Sunday a day off for all employees.

So, on Sunday it is very difficult to find working shops throughout Germany. An exception is retail outlets at railway stations and airports.

France

France can be considered the most favorite country among tourists. In 2018, almost 100 million travelers visited the state. For comparison, the United States, which is in second place, was visited by about 70 million people. Russia is also in the top ten, but the figures are about 30 million people.

Coffee or wine

In France, you can drink good wine and pay less than coffee.
The French value red wines more than whites.

Guests or Residents?

Today in France, the issue of emigration is quite acute. Many refugees from other countries, especially African ones, have concentrated in the country. For example, more people speak French in Africa than in all of France.

This is due to the fact that for a long time the French controlled a significant part of the Black Continent. Today, with the development of transport, too many people want to leave their troubled homeland, moving to a prosperous Europe.

Great Britain

The British Empire has long been the largest in the world, uniting dozens of colonies around the world under one flag. At its peak, Britain occupied 20% of the land, and its population was 1/4 of the entire world.

Homeland of sports

It was the UK that became the progenitor of popular sports, without which it is impossible to imagine any sports channel today. Among them: boxing, golf, rugby, polo and football.

First metro

Interesting facts about the countries of the world are related to human achievements. The capital of England, London, was the first in the world to have its own subway.
Today, the subway line in the city is so branched and confusing that travel cards are sold by zones: from the center to the outskirts.

Italy

A country with a mild climate and coastlines of unforgettable beauty. 40 million tourists flock here every year - the 4th indicator in the world.

troubled land

On the Apennine Peninsula, where Italy is located, it is not always calm. Under the ground, there are splits and movements of tectonic plates. Because of this, earthquakes occur in the country. The situation is aggravated by the largest active volcano in all of Europe - Etna.

Another dormant volcano - Vesuvius - went down in history as one of the largest eruptions that destroyed an entire city. Many people know the famous painting "The Last Day of Pompeii".

History

Italy has rich traditions and centuries-old cultural heritage. Today there are more than 3,000 museums and 40 architectural buildings that are part of the human heritage fund.

Italian food

Far beyond Italy itself, its food is famous: pasta, wine, sauces, olive oil and pizza.

Pizza-like food has been cooked for a long time, and not only in Italy. But pizza became the most similar dish to the modern idea around 1500 in Italy, when they began to add tomatoes to it.

Spain

In this country, it will be possible to find almost all natural areas: mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, seas, plains. But many go to Spain for a beach holiday. According to local laws, you can sunbathe on all beaches naked. But almost no one does that.

The capital of the state - Madrid - is famous for the Prado Museum, which exhibits the original paintings of the greatest artists. In terms of size, the building is the largest in the world, on a par with the French Louvre and the Russian Hermitage.

Interesting facts about the countries of the world originate in antiquity. Spain is known for bullfighting or bullfighting. All Spaniards are waiting for the beginning of the event, carefully honoring centuries-old traditions.

It is believed that bulls were sacred animals for the Iberians, the indigenous peoples who inhabited the Spanish territories in antiquity. Therefore, the process of killing a bull (which ends the bullfight) was turned into a holiday, to which the whole city came.

Greece

Greek civilization is considered one of the oldest on the planet. Therefore, the country is famous for a large number of historical sites and attractions, not all of which have survived to this day. The most famous cultural heritage can be called the Olympic Games, which originate in Greece. In modern times, the Games have been held since 1896.

Greece has many seas. The farthest point of the country from the nearest coast is located only 137 km.

Russia

On the territory of Russia there are many unique places. But there are things that make it an important country for the entire planet.

Lungs of the Earth

On the territory of Siberia there are forests, which, according to various assumptions, make up 20-25% of the total green cover of the planet.

Trees process carbon dioxide into pure oxygen (they do this only during the day, in the light of the sun). Therefore, Russia is known as the largest producer of oxygen on the planet.

Start of problems

Global warming is a big problem. And if most countries are forced to fear flooding, then Russia will not be so seriously affected by big water.

The danger lies elsewhere. The ever-increasing average annual temperature may lead to the thawing of permafrost in vast areas of Siberia and the Far North. Then defeated viruses causing terrible diseases will be released from the glaciers, as well as huge reserves of methane that is fatal to humans.

America

America at the moment of discovery became the continent of the New World, where many people tried to correct their mistakes and start living from scratch. The main state on the mainland - the United States - is also called the country of opportunity.

Not everything is really

There is a lot of money in the USA, but if there is at least 10 dollars in a person’s wallet and there are no debts, then he is richer than a quarter of Americans. The fact is that it is customary to live on credit there.

Patriotism

The United States can be called the leading country in terms of the number of state flags per capita.
They can be seen from almost anywhere in the country.

Brazil

Another leading country in the American continent, but already in South America, is Brazil. It also has its own peculiarities and interesting cultural differences.

Language

The existence of the Brazilian language is a big delusion, because it does not exist. In fact, Brazilians speak Portuguese. And the roots of this feature are hidden in the times of the colonies. Brazil was subordinate to Portugal with its one of the largest fleets of the Old World.

high crime

Although Brazil is an economically developed country, the poverty of its population is high. It is for this reason that the country has such a big problem with crime.

After sunset in Rio de Janeiro, you don't have to stop at a red traffic light. The authorities specifically allowed this to be done so that cars at intersections were less robbed.

Australia

The youngest continent is often referred to as heaven on earth. These lands have absorbed many amazing and unique details that are not found anywhere else on planet Earth.

One of a kind animals

Only in Australia are some species of animals and insects that, due to their remoteness from the rest of the world, developed for millions of years along their own branch. Therefore, nowhere else, except in Australia, you can not find a platypus, kangaroo, echidna, Tasmanian devil, wombat or Dingo dog.

Many dangers

There are many dangers on the Fifth Continent. And all of them are associated with a large number of poisonous and predatory living creatures. For example, snakes cause very great inconvenience to people (38 species of poisonous snakes live on land alone), as well as 22 species of poisonous spiders, 3 species of wasps and bees, 6 varieties of scorpions.

Of the snakes, 12 species are among the most venomous on the entire planet. Crocodiles during flood seasons easily swim into small towns and are seen on the streets and lawns of houses.

Therefore, Australia has a very developed medical system. Doctors are ready to respond throughout the country within a few hours. And children from childhood are taught to walk only on sidewalks, even in city parks.

African countries

Interesting facts about the countries of the world make them record holders on the planet. The African continent has its own riches, which have no analogues.

Rich animal world

It is on the territory of Africa that animals that are unique in nature still live in the wild: hippos, giraffes, zebras, okapis, rhinos. But there is less and less room for them. For example, hippos used to live on the entire continent, but now they live only in central Africa.

Desert and water

As many as 4/5 of the entire continent is occupied by deserts.

At the same time, the second longest river on the planet, the Nile (6850 km), flows in Africa. There is also a unique waterfall - Victoria, the noise from which is heard 40 km away.

fossil continent

Africa or the Black Continent is a land rich in natural resources. On the territory of all countries, the mining industry is more or less developed. And to transport dug coal or ore to the ports, Africa has the longest train in the world.

It will be possible to estimate its size only at a very large distance, literally from a bird's eye view.

Our huge planet is fascinating and mysterious. Not every continent, but every country in the world has its own interesting facts and features, because the Earth is inhabited by many peoples with a distinctive culture, their own way of development.

They formed their architecture, style in food and clothing, attitude to life. Nature also gives an amazing number of unique objects from the very north to the south, from west to east.

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Interesting facts about the countries of the world:

There are only 252 countries on our planet, some of them are only partially recognized, some belong to the overseas territories of France or Great Britain. No matter how trite it may sound, but each of them has its own characteristics and many curious things that distinguish it from others. We have collected the most interesting facts about different countries of the world that will surprise you.

The country that will disappear first

Given the constantly updated information about global warming, the first country that could disappear from the face of the Earth is the Maldives. There are almost 1200 coral islands here, and the average height above sea level barely exceeds two meters. No, of course, they have a record holder, which is very difficult to call a mountain. This is Villingili Hill. This point boasts a height of 5 meters and 10 centimeters. If suddenly global warming leads to changes in the ocean, then the Maldives will completely hide the water. According to some scientists, this paradise on the planet is no more than a century old, so not visiting the Maldives is a crime.

The fattest country on earth

Most overweight people live in the Republic of Nauru. Obesity affects 95% of local residents, and one of the most common causes of death is cardiovascular disease and diabetes. And fast food is to blame for everything: it was with its import that the Nauruans began to “grow in breadth”.

But there are a few more interesting facts about this country: it is the smallest independent republic on Earth, the smallest island state, the smallest state outside of Europe, and the only republic in the world that does not have an official capital.

A country where sand is made from oil and coral

Guam is not exactly a country, it is part of the United States and has the status of an unincorporated organized territory without the right to participate in national elections.

There is no sand in the country, or rather, no natural sand. But the locals began to make it from ... oil and corals! During the construction of the road, the country uses a mix of coral earth and black gold. Why would they import sand?

The oldest sovereign state

Egypt is the first country to gain sovereignty. This happened in 3100 BC as a result of the formation of the first dynasty. By the way, the very concept of a sovereign state is many times younger: it was formed around the 19th century.

The country with the most lakes

The real lake district is Canada. More than 60 percent of all lakes of the planet are located on its territory. Moreover, the density of water bodies here is surprising: there are approximately 3,000 lakes on 9 percent of Canada.

A country where you will not meet a neighbor

In Mongolia, the population density is minimal: there are 2 people per 1 square kilometer. This is a real champion in density on the planet. And compare this with one of the most populated areas of Hong Kong - Mong Kok - here there are 340 thousand people per 1 square kilometer.

Country without rivers

There are no rivers in Saudi Arabia, and fresh water in the country is obtained from underground reservoirs and desalination plants.

The youngest population

The country with the youngest population is Nigeria. Almost half of the people in the state are under the age of 15, which is 49 percent of the total population.

The most multinational state on the planet

In India, according to some scientists, there are more than 2 thousand nationalities. According to the constitution, there are 21 official languages ​​in the country, they are spoken by a large part of the population, and some of them have a simply classical status (for example, Sanskrit). But this is not the main record ... Generally speaking, 447 or more languages ​​are used here, as well as 2,000 dialects.

A country completely covered by the jungle

The small state of South America, Suriname, is almost completely covered by the jungle - 91 percent of the territory is occupied by forests. The lion's share of the population lives near the capital along the coast, and only 5 percent of the local population (mostly indigenous) live inland.

A country where agriculture is practically not developed

In fact, there are many countries on the planet whose economy does not depend on agriculture at all. But the largest of them is Singapore.

A country where they do not know the official language

In Papua New Guinea, one of the official languages ​​is English. However, only 1 percent of the population speaks it. But in general, the state boasts of linguistic diversity (maybe, though not in the same way as India): the locals speak 820 languages. By the way, there are other official languages ​​here: top-piksin and hiri-motu. Most New Guineans know them.

The largest number of prisoners

The United States has the most people behind bars. The United States is the undisputed leader here: there are 2.2 million prisoners here, which is 25 percent of all prisoners on the planet.

In second place is China (1.6 million), followed by Brazil (659 thousand people) and Russia (623 thousand people).