Countries & Culture Facts for Kids
Amazing facts about countries and cultures
Ancient Greece gave the world democracy and the Olympic Games β the first Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC.
China built the Great Wall over many centuries β it stretches for over 13,000 miles and is the longest man-made structure on Earth.
Brazil's Rio Carnival is the biggest carnival in the world β millions of people take part in parades, dancing, and music every year.
Switzerland has four national languages β German, French, Italian, and Romansh β because different parts of the country border different countries.
In northern Norway, the sun does not set at all for several weeks in summer β this is known as the midnight sun.
Chocolate was invented in Mexico β the ancient Aztecs and Maya made a bitter drink from cacao beans called 'xocolatl' thousands of years ago.
In Thailand, white elephants are considered sacred and historically belonged only to the king β finding one was seen as a sign of a ruler's power.
The word 'safari' comes from the Swahili word for journey β Swahili is widely spoken in East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania.
Scotland's national animal is the unicorn β a mythical creature that has been part of Scottish heraldry since the 12th century as a symbol of purity and power.
Ice hockey is Canada's national winter sport β Canadians invented the modern version of the game, and the country has won more Olympic gold medals in hockey than any other.