Country Posts : Letter C
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Chinese cuisine
China has earned pride of place among countries renowned for their rich cuisine. Chinese cuisine has transcended borders to reach every nook and corner of the world. It has left behind almost all international cuisines in the race for supremacy. Scenario is such that it is difficult to find a…
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Czech Republic – Culture
The Czech Republic is situated in the center of Europe, and surrounding countries have been a major influence on Czech culture. Visual art, architecture, and music are all important parts of Czech culture. Holidays, folklore, and tradition are also crucial aspects of the country's culture. Czech people are friendly and…
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Czech Republic – Sports
The most popular sport in the Czech Republic is ice hockey. Their national ice hockey team is one of the best in the world, regularly competing in the World Championships and the Euro Hockey Tour. Other sports that are popular in the Czech Republic include volleyball, basketball, football, skiing, and…
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Czech Republic – Cuisine
Czech cuisine draws influences from surrounding countries, especially Germany. Meat is very common in the Czech Republic, along with various sauces, soups, and dumplings. Lunch is the main meal in Czechia, which usually consists of three courses. The national dish of the Czech Republic is Vepro Knedlo Zelo, which is…
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Czech Republic – Climate
The Czech Republic is situated between the oceanic and continental climate types and therefore has a transitional climate. The country has warm summers and cold and snowy winters--when the temperature is often below freezing. https://www.worldcountriesforkids.com/czech-republic/
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Czech Republic – Geography
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria. The country s almost entirely surrounded by mountains, and the interior consists of low hills and plateaus. World Land Mass Ranking: 118TH Highest Mountain: Snezka, 1603.3 m (5,260 ft) Longest…
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Czech Republic -National Flag
The Czech Republic was first inhabited by the Celts, who gave it the Latin name of Bohemia. In about 100 AD, the Germanic Marcomanni people conquered the area. The Czech Republic kept the design of the Czechoslovakian flag. It consists of a white stripe, a red stripe, and a blue…
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Cyprus – Culture
The Culture of Cyprus is divided between the southern Greek and the northern Turkish sections of the country. Turkish Cypriots maintain their own Turkish and Islamic culture, while the Greek Cypriots speak a dialect of Greek the keep traditions from Greece. Both groups share a love of good hospitality and…
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Cyprus – Sports
The most popular sport in Cyprus is football, which was introduced to the island in the early 20th century by the British. Other common sports in Cyprus include golf, horseback riding, cycling, and tennis. Other sports that are popular in Cyprus have to do with the island's geography and climate.…
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Cyprus – Cuisine
Cypriot Cuisine has Greek, Turkish, and Italian Influences. The Island's Mediterranean climate provides ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including green peppers, zucchini, grapes, nectarines, pears, and much more. Spices and herbs are often used in Cyprotic dishes, especially parsley, pepper, oregano, thyme, and coriander.…
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Cyprus – Climate
Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate. It has long, warm, and dry summers. Winters are generally mild, with some rain between December and February. The Troodos Mountains are the only place in Cyprus that receives snow. https://www.worldcountriesforkids.com/cyprus/
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Cyprus – Geography
Cyprus is an Island nation located south of Turkey in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus has two mountainous regions, the Kyrenia Mountains and the Troodos Mountains. The Island also has plains, forests, and a beautiful coastline. World Land Mass Ranking: 168th Highest Mountain: Mount Olympus, 1,951 m (6,404 ft) Longest River…
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Cyprus – National Flag
Due to its location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Cyprus was a part of many different ancient civilizations. From around 800 BC to 330 AD, Cyprus was ruled by the Assyrian, Persian, and Roman Empires. The National flag of Cyprus came into use on August 16th, 1960.…
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Croatia – Culture
The culture of Croatia has been influenced over time by the diverse history of the area. Croats show a strong sense of national pride after centuries of conflict. The literary tradition of Croatia dates back to about 1100, and since then, novels and poetry have been an essential part of…
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Croatia – Sports
Despite being a small country, sport is very important to Croatian culture. The most popular sport in Croatia is football, which is played and enjoyed by all age groups. Other sports popular in Croatia include handball, water polo, and basketball. In the Croatian interior, ice hockey and alpine skiing are…
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Croatia – Cuisine
Croatian food is varied and complex due to its many influences throughout history. The Cuisine of Croatia has Italian, Austrian, Hungarian, and Turkish influences. Common ingredients used in Croatian dishes include pasta, seafood, herbs and spices, and vegetables. The cuisine also varies by region. Black Risotto is a famous Croatian…
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Croatia – Climate
Croatia is divided into two main climate regions - Mediterranian and Continental. The coast is hot, dry, and sunny during the summer and wet and mild during the winter. In the interior of Croatia, winters can be pretty cold and snowy, and summers are usually hot. https://www.worldcountriesforkids.com/croatia/
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Croatia – Geography
Croatia is located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia in the east, Slovenia in the west, Hungary in the north, and Montenegro and the Adriatic Sea in the south. The land is geographically diverse, with low mountains and highlands,…
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Croatia – National Flag
Not much is known about the earliest inhabitants of Croatia, except that they farmed with stone tools. In 1000 BC, the area was settled by Illyrian Tribes. The National flag of Croatia consists of three vertical stripes of red, white, and blue, with the Croatian coat of arms in the…
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Canada – Culture
The culture of Canada is largely influenced by British, French, and American cultures. Canadians value individuality, but also find strong communities important. Music visual arts and literature are all an important part of Canadian culture. Humour is an integral part of Canadian culture, and there are festivals and TV shows…
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Canada – Sports
Canada is home to a wide variety of sports and games. With cold and snowy winters, sports such as ice hockey, curling, snowboarding, and skiing are very popular. Having received 22 medals, including 13 gold, Canada is the most successful country in Olympic ice hockey. Wayne Gretzky is the most…
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Canada – Cuisine
The cuisine of Canada is very diverse and has heavy influences from British, French, and Scottish cuisines. The traditional indigenous cuisine of Canada was mainly a mixture of wild game and foraged foods. Maple syrup was first collected and used by the aboriginal people of Eastern Canada. Today, Canada is…
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Canada – Climate
The climate of Canada is widely varied from region to region. The northern part of Canada is extremely cold and mostly covered by ice and permafrost. Southern Canada, where much of the population is located, has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.
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Canada – Geography
The physical geography of Canada is both vast and widely varied. The country stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It shares borders with the contiguous United States to the south and the US state of Alaska to the northwest. The land of Canada includes forests, lakes, mountains,…
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Canada – National Flag
The Canadian flag consists of a red field with a white square at its center. The middle of the flag features a red maple leaf. This flag was made official by a proclamation from Queen Elizabeth II on January 28, 1965. https://www.worldcountriesforkids.com/canada-2/
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Cuba – Culture
The culture of Cuba is made up of different languages, religions, customs, and traditions. The rich culture is influenced by Spain, Africa, Europe, and the United States. The performing arts are an important aspect of Cuban culture, especially in the forms of music and dance. Religious freedom is valued in…
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Cuba – Sports
Baseball is the most popular sport in Cuba. It was introduced in 1864, and the first baseball league was established in 1878. Other sports that are popular in Cuba include boxing, cricket, basketball, and volleyball. Year-round calm and warm waters make many water sorts common in Cuba. Some of the…
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Cuba – Cuisine
Cuban cuisine has many influences due to the mixing of people from various countries over time. This makes the cuisine a mixture of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines. Due to Cuba’s tropical climate, tropical fruits and vegetables, including plantains, mangoes, pineapples, avocados, corn, and coconut are plentiful. Ropa Vieja is…
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Cuba – Geography
Cuba is an island nation located in the northern Caribbean Sea. It is a long and narrow island and is primarily flat with lowland plains. About one-third of Cuba is covered with mountains and hills.
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CUBA – National Flag
The National Flag of Cuba was officially adopted on May 20, 1902, but it was designed by Narciso Lopez in 1849. The three blue stripes represent the three original Cuban provinces, and the red triangle stands for equality and freedom. https://www.worldcountriesforkids.com/cuba/
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Czech Republic
Brief History The Czech Republic was first inhabited by the Celts, who gave it the Latin name of Bohemia. In about 100 AD, the Germanic Marcomanni people conquered the area. Then the Slavic people lived in the area during the 6th century. During the 9th century, the Moravians formed the…
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Cyprus
Brief History Due to its location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Cyprus was a part of many different ancient civilizations. From around 800 BC to 330 AD, Cyprus was ruled by the Assyrian, Persian, and Roman Empires. Starting in 330 AD and continuing for 800 years, Cyprus…
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Countries For Kids
There are over and at least 195 countries in the world, as there are some nations that are not officially recognized by all other nations and by the United Nations. So it is kind of difficult to get a complete number. Each country article includes Brief History, Flag History, Population…
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Cuba
Brief History The first settlers of Cuba were the Guanahatabey, Ciboney and Taino people. Christopher Columbus was the first European to reach Cuba in 1492, and he claimed the land for Spain. In 1511, Diego Velasquez conquered Cuba and founded several settlements. Many of the native people died of European…
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Costa Rica
Brief History The first indigenous people living in Costa Rica were hunters and gatherers. In 1502, Christopher Columbus sighted Costa Rica during his last trip to the Americas. The Spanish gradually conquered the area, and in 1563 the city of Cartago became the first permanent settlement. Spaniards assumed that the…
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Croatia
Brief History Not much is known about the earliest inhabitants of Croatia, except that they farmed with stone tools. In 1000 BC, the area was settled by Illyrian tribes. Then in the 4th century BC, Greeks conquered parts of present-day Croatia. Following this, the Romans gradually took over Croatia, and…
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Caspian sea
Freestyle wrestling has often been regarded as the national sport of Azerbaijan. Although wrestling is a historically important sport in Azerbaijan, the most popular sports are actually football and chess. Water sports are popular in areas next to the Caspian sea. Many other sports are also popular, such as judo,…
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Cricket is the most popular sport in Barbados
Cricket is the most popular sport in Barbados, and is also the national sport. Many great Cricketers have been from Barbados including Garfield Sobers, Frank Worrell, and Everton Weekes. The year-round sunny climate in Barbados makes it a popular place to play Golf. There is even a world-class golf course in Royal Westmoreland.…
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Congo
The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) was first inhabited by Pygmies, whose culture was eventually replaced by Bantu tribes. The main tribe was a group called the Kongo, who established several kingdoms along the Congo River. Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to arrive in Congo. Unfortunately, the Portuguese began to…
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Christopher Colombus
As early as 300 to 400 AD, people from Cuba migrated to The Bahamas and lived on seafood. Then from around 900-1500 AD, the Lucayan people settled on the islands. When Christopher Colombus arrived in the New World in 1492, there were about 40,000 Lucayans residing in The Bahamas. Within…
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Count of Urgell
Officially known as the Principality of Andorra, this small European nation is nestled on the border between the countries of France and Spain and has been a country since the 10th century when the country was ruled by the Count of Urgell. Read more-
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Civilization of Dilmun
Bahrain was the site of the ancient Bronze Age civilization of Dilmun. It was an important trade center, linking trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley as early as 5,000 years ago. Bahrain’s location has made it susceptible to being ruled by many different empires throughout history. READ MORE!
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Comoros
Comoros is a group of islands off the east coast of Africa. These islands are believed to be the first place of contact between Asian and African people. The islands were inhabited by a variety of people over centuries and were first discovered by Europeans in 1505. The Portuguese were…
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Colombia
Brief History Colombia has been inhabited for almost 12,000 years, and the first people developed small hunter-gatherer societies. The two main civilizations were the Tairona and the Muisca, which were organized into tribes and ruled by a chief. The Spanish arrived on Colombian soil in 1499 and built their first…
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China
Brief History For much of China’s history, the area was ruled by various dynasties. A dynasty is a succession of rulers from the same family. The Xia dynasty, which was formed somewhere around 2250 BC, is believed to be the first. Following the Xia dynasty was the Shang dynasty, which…
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Chile
Brief History The area that is now Chile has been occupied for as many as 10,000 years. Before being discovered by the Europeans, Chile was inhabited by different groups of Tribal Native Americans, including the Inca. By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize Chile. In 1808, Spain was…
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Chad
The history of Chad is long and complex. The area that is now Chad is believed to be one of the places from where the human species originated; and it has been settled from as long as 6000 B.C. The earliest known civilization in Chad was a group called the…
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Central African Republic
Brief History The first groups of people to live in the area that is now the Central African Republic, or CAR, were nomadic and farmed and fished for a living. The CAR was first settled in the 7th century by a number of empires, including the Baguirmi, the Ouaddai, and…
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Canada
Brief History The land that is now Canada was first home to indigenous peoples who lived off of the land. The first Europeans to discover Canada were the Vikings when in 1001 Leif Ericksson landed and named the area Vinland. The Vikings had to later leave their established colony because…
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Cameroon
Brief History The earliest inhabitants of Cameroon were the Baka, who were hunters and gatherers. Descendants of the Baka people still live in the dense forests of Cameroon’s southern and eastern provinces. The first Europeans to arrive in Cameroon were Portuguese explorers and traders in the 15th century. They arrived…
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Cambodia
Brief History From 900 to 1400 AD the area that is now Cambodia was under the rule of the Khmer Kingdom. This society was very agricultural, and most citizens were farmers or craftsmen. In 1431 the capital of Cambodia was captured by the Thai people, causing the capital to be…
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Cape Verde
Brief History The recorded history of Cabo Verde began when the Portuguese discovered the country in 1456. The islands were uninhabited, and the Portuguese established their initial settlement on the island of Santiago, which was the first European settlement in the tropics. They named the country Cabo Verde (Cape Verde).…
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