Countries & Culture Facts for Kids
Amazing facts about countries and cultures
Saudi Arabia has the second largest proven oil reserves in the world and is the world's largest exporter of petroleum β oil makes up most of its economy.
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) triggers the world's largest annual human migration β hundreds of millions of people travel home across China within a few weeks.
Germany's Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest beer festival, attracting about 6 million visitors each year to drink, eat, and celebrate Bavarian culture.
India's Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal β it took over 20 years and 20,000 workers to build.
Cuba is world-famous for its hand-rolled cigars β the unique flavour comes from the island's climate and soil, and Cuban cigar rollers can make hundreds per day.
Commercial bungee jumping was invented in New Zealand β the first ever commercial jump took place off the Kawarau Gorge Bridge in Queenstown in 1988.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona was carved by the Colorado River over 5 to 6 million years β it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep.
Colombia produces more than half of the world's emeralds β the green gemstones have been mined in the Colombian Andes for over 500 years.
China's famous Terracotta Army β thousands of life-size clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin β was discovered by farmers digging a well in 1974.
Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world β it stretches 5,772 miles from Moscow to the Russian Far East and takes about 7 days to ride.