Flora & Fauna
Largest Ant in the World
If you’ve ever pictured a “big ant” as something the size of a grain of rice, the world’s giants will reset your scale fast. But here’s the reason…
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Flora & Fauna
Khudadov Forest, Tbilisi: A Chronicle of History and Change
Khudadov Forest is a planted urban woodland on Tbilisi’s left-bank slopes, with a history that reaches from nineteenth-century greening to revolutionary memorials and present-day restoration. Named for physician…
Quizzes
Afghanistan Quiz: 10 Geography and History Questions
This 10-question Afghanistan quiz covers the country’s geography, languages, history and natural resources. Most questions are introductory, with a few historical details to stretch your knowledge. GeographyPin ·…
Buildings & Architecture
Tabori Castle: A Historical Overview
Tabori Castle, also known as Korchi-Kala, is a testament to the feudal era in Tbilisi's historic district. Located at the end of the Tabori ridge, right above the…
Countries
Understanding the Suffix ‘-stan’ in Country Names
The suffix "-stan" in country names has piqued the curiosity of many. Its widespread presence in several country names, especially in Central and Southern Asia, raises the question:…
History
Castle and Fortress in Georgia Country
Georgia, the country in the South Caucasus, has defensive architecture ranging from ancient citadels to medieval strongholds, walled towns, and fortified residences. The regional tables preserve the article's…
Countries
Which Countries Are Landlocked?
Imagine loading a container in Addis Ababa and watching it travel hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) by rail to Djibouti before ever reaching the sea. That everyday…
Explainers & Big Questions
Where is the Lowest Point in the World?
The quest to identify the world's lowest points is a fascinating journey across diverse geographies. From the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea to the mysterious depths of…
Explainers & Big Questions
Which Country Has the Most Volcanoes?
People ask this a lot—and get different answers. That’s because “most volcanoes” can mean (1) the most volcanoes known to have erupted in the last ~12,000 years (the…
Explainers & Big Questions
Caspian Sea: The Largest Lake in the World
The Caspian Sea sits between the Caucasus and Central Asia and touches Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. It behaves like a lake, is called a sea, and…