Countries Represented
China
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China has the largest population in the world, with over 1.3 billion people (1,343,239,923) as of July 2012.
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The Chinese civilization is believed to have begun in about 6000 B.C.
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In 2003, China became the third country to successfully send a person to space.
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As producer of many famous and potent teas, China remains as the largest exporter and grower of green tea in the world.
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China has the fourth longest river in the world, the Yangtze River, which reaches 5,797km (3,602 miles) in length. It also has the sixth longest, the Yellow River, stretching 4,667km (2,900 miles).
South Korea
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The capital of South Korea, Seoul, is home to more than 25 million people, or approximately 50 percent of the country’s population!
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The home of Samsung, Hyundai, and LG, South Korea is a global leader in many technology and innovation-driven fields and has the fastest internet connection speeds on the planet.
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Hangul, the first Korean alphabet, was created under King Sejong during the Chosun Dynasty (1393-1910).
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Children born in South Korea are considered one year old when they are born, and will turn two on the next Lunar New Year.
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Kimchi, a fermented side dish made of vegetables and seasonings, is South Korea’s national dish. It is most commonly made with Napa cabbage, radish, scallion or cucumber.
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South Korea is perhaps best known for its most popular export, K-pop. Short for Korean pop or Korean popular music, K-pop is a musical genre that encompasses an assortment of genres such as electronic, hip-hop, rock and R&B music.
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Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea. It’s believed to have been invented approximately 2,000 years ago.
Israel
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Israel has two official languages: Hebrew and Arabic
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Golda Meir was the 3rd woman in history to serve as a country's prime minister.
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The Dead Sea in Israel is the lowest point on earth, at 1,315 feet below sea level at its lowest point.
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With more than 3,000 high-tech companies and start-ups, Israel has the largest number of startups per capita in the world, around 1 startup for every 1,400 people.
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The most popular fast food in Israel is falafel. Notably, Israel ranks 3rd in sushi consumption in the world trailing the USA and Japan.
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National Geographic has rated the Israel National Trail as one of the top 20 epic trails worldwide.
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The popular mobile mapping program, Waze, was developed in Israel. Google purchased the GPS-based navigation app in 2013 for a reported $1.3 billion.
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About 93 percent of Israeli homes use solar energy for water heating, the highest percentage in the world.
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Israel is the only country in the world that has more trees today than it had 50 years ago.
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Israel developed the technology that allowed for the original cell phone and voicemail.
India
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A Floating Post Office
India has the largest postal network in the world with over 1, 55,015 post offices. A single post office on average serves a population of 7,175 people. The floating post office in Dal Lake, Srinagar, was inaugurated in August 2011. -
Water On The Moon Was Discovered By India
In September 2009, India's ISRO Chandrayaan- 1 using its Moon Mineralogy Mapper detected water on the moon for the first time. -
India Is The World's Second-Largest English Speaking Country
India is second only to the USA when it comes to speaking English with around 125 million people speaking the language, which is only 10% of the population. -
The Largest Number Of Vegetarians In The World
Be it because of religious reasons or personal choices or both, around 20-40% of Indians are vegetarians, making it the largest vegetarian country in the world. -
The First Country To Consume Sugar
India was the first country to develop extraction and purifying techniques of sugar. -
Diamonds Were First Mined In India
Initially, diamonds were only found in the alluvial deposits in Guntur and Krishna District of the Krishna River Delta. Until diamonds were found in Brazil during the 18th century, India led the world in diamond production. -
The Indian National Kabaddi Team Has Won All World Cups
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India has won all 5 men's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these tournaments. The Indian women's team has also won all Kabaddi World Cups held till date.
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India Has A Spa Just For Elephants
Elephants receive baths, massages, and even food at the Punnathoor Cotta Elephant Yard Rejuvenation Centre in Kerala. -
Additionally,
- India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7th largest country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.
- Chess was invented in India.
- The number 'zero' or 'Shunya', was discovered in India.
- Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus originated in India.
- The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C
- India makes the most number of movies each year.
Dominican Republic
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Italy
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Greece
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Ireland
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