FUN FACTS : It’s an incredible world!

Fun Facts: It’s an incredible world!

· Most Languages Spoken: Papua New Guinea

Although English is its official language, only 1-2% of the population actually speaks it. Over 820 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea or 12% of the world’s total.

· One Woman’s World: Monowi, Nebraska

Monowi is a town in Nebraska that has a population of 1; the Mayor pays taxes to herself.

· Colorado’s Town of Dinosaur

In Colorado, USA, there’s a small town called Dinosaur. Some of its streets are named Brontosaurus Blvd, Brontosaurus Bypass, Stegosaurus Freeway and Tyrannosaurus Trail.

· Most of Its Citizens Living Abroad: Malta

After some rough economic times coupled with an increased birth rate, Malta experienced such significant immigration that there are now more Maltese living abroad than within the country itself.

· Musical Maniac: Japan

Japan has a network of Melody Roads that use passing cars’ tires to play music as they travel over them.

· For the love of Pokemon: Niue

In 2001, the island country of Niue issued a set of 5 Pokemon coins (Pikachu, Meowth, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander) as their currency.

· Most Published Books: Iceland

In Iceland, more books are published and sold per person every year than anywhere else in the world. Ten percent of Icelanders become a published author in their lifetime!

Peace at its Best: Iceland

Iceland has no army and is also recognized as the world’s most peaceful country.

· Graduating King Style: Finland

In Finland, you are given a top hat and a sword when you get a PhD diploma. It is the officially certified civilian sword of the independent republic of Finland.

· Roads all the way: USA

USA has paved enough roads the circle the Earth over 150 times!

· Making News: USA and Canada

Almost half of the world’s newspapers are published together in USA and Canada.

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