Fun Facts: It’s an incredible world!
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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.
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One Woman’s World: Monowi, Nebraska
Monowi is a town in
Nebraska that has a population of 1; the Mayor pays taxes to herself.
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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.
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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.
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Musical Maniac: Japan
Japan has a network of
Melody Roads that use passing cars’ tires to play music as they travel over
them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roads all the way: USA
USA has paved enough roads
the circle the Earth over 150 times!
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Making News: USA and Canada
Almost half of the world’s
newspapers are published together in USA and Canada.
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