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Did you know that the Kyrgyz flag features a sun with 40 points, symbolizing the 40 tribes of Kyrgyzstan?

Chile's Hand of the Desert, along with a similar sculpture in Uruguay, symbolizes Mother Nature's hands holding up South America.

Did you know that Peru boasts over 4,000 potato varieties, making it the potato capital of the world?

Did you know that over a thousand elephants helped construct the iconic Taj Mahal, which has become a symbol of love in India?

You can get married at Stonehenge, making tying the knot a truly powerful and unforgettable experience!

Did you know that the Empire State Building's antenna is struck by lightning about 25 times every year?

Did you know that Paris is one of the ‘Big Four fashion capitals’ of the world, alongside New York City, Milan and London.

The first ever underground railway opened in London in 1863. Initially "the Metropolitan Railway", it is now known as "the Tube."

Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, even larger than Spain, with over 125 million native speakers.

Estonia is one of the least religious countries, with only around a quarter of Estonians considering themselves religious.

Bali's New Year is celebrated in silence. No one is allowed outside for the full 24 hours, and noise must be kept to a minimum.

Did you know that Alaska used to be a part of Russia? The Russian Empire was short on cash, though, and sold it to the US in 1867!