Interesting facts about some countries
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Have you heard such facts?

The world has about 195 countries, and each one is special. Here are some cool facts about a few of them

1. Japan. Japan is an island country in Asia. It is famous for sushi, robots, and cherry blossoms. Did you know that Japan has more vending machines than any other country? You can buy hot soup, umbrellas, and even fresh eggs from them! Japan also has very fast trains called "bullet trains" that go over 300 km/h.

2. Canada. Canada is in North America. It is one of the coldest countries, but also one of the nicest! Canada has the longest coastline in the world – longer than all other countries combined! It shares the longest land border with the United States. Also, Canada has two official languages: English and French.

 3. Brazil. Brazil is the biggest country in South America. It is known for the Amazon rainforest, where millions of animals live. Brazil also loves football (soccer). The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held there, and many great players like Neymar come from Brazil. In 2023, Brazil elected new leaders, and it continues to grow as a strong country in Latin America.

4. Egypt. Egypt is in Africa and has a very old history. The Great Pyramids of Giza were built over 4,500 years ago and still stand today! Most people in Egypt live near the Nile River, the longest river in the world. Today, Egypt is also building a new capital city to help with traffic and growth.

5. New Zealand. New Zealand is far south in the Pacific Ocean. It has beautiful mountains, lakes, and beaches. This country was one of the first to let women vote, back in 1893! In 2019, New Zealand made a big promise to protect the environment. It wants to be carbon neutral (no pollution) by 2050.

6. Germany. Germany is in Europe and is known for cars like BMW and Volkswagen. It also has over 1,500 kinds of sausages! Every year, people go to Oktoberfest in Munich to drink beer and eat pretzels. Germany uses a lot of wind and solar power to make clean energy.

7. Australia. Australia is both a country and a continent! It has unique animals like kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses. Some of these animals live nowhere else in the world. Australia also has the Great Barrier Reef, the biggest coral reef on Earth. Today, Australia is working hard to protect its nature and animals.

 The world is full of amazing places and people. Learning fun facts helps us understand and enjoy our planet more! 🌍 Keep exploring and stay curious!

Easy Words:

 - Island – land with water all around

- Coastline – where land meets the sea

- Rainforest – a wet, forest with many trees and animals

- Vote – to choose a leader

 - Carbon neutral – not adding pollution to the air

- Continent – a large area of land (like Africa or Asia)

✏️ Exercise 1: True or False? Read the sentences. Write T (True) or F (False).

 1. Japan has the most vending machines in the world.

2. Canada speaks only English.

 3. The Amazon rainforest is in Brazil.

4. Women voted for the first time in Germany.

5. The Great Pyramid is in Egypt.

6. Australia is a country and a continent.

7. Germany uses only oil for energy.

8. New Zealand wants to stop pollution by 2050.

 ✏️ Exercise 2: Match the Country to the Fact. Draw a line to match each country with the correct fact.

✏️ Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks. Use words from the box to complete the sentences.

1. Japan is famous for sushi and __________. 2. Canada has the longest __________ in the world. 3. The Great __________ are in Egypt. 4. Women in New Zealand could vote in 1893. This is about __________. 5. Brazil has the Amazon rainforest and the __________ River. 6. Australia has cute animals like __________ and koalas. 7. Germany has over 1,500 kinds of __________.  

✏️ Exercise 4: Answer the Questions. Write full answers in sentences.

 1. What are two official languages in Canada? 2. Why is New Zealand special for the environment? 3. Name one animal you can see only in Australia. 4. What do people do at Oktoberfest in Germany? 5. How fast do bullet trains in Japan go?

✏️ Exercise 5: Write Your Own Fact! Choose one country from the article. Write 2 sentences about it. Use this example: > I like Japan. It has fast bullet trains and many vending machines. Now you write: My country: _______________ 1. ____________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________  

✏️ Exercise 5: Choose a country not from the article and write some interesting facts about it (use the article as an example). Write 60-70 words.

1**Answer Key:** 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T --- ###

2**Answer Key:** 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B, 6-F --- ###

3**Answer Key:** 1. robots 2. coastline 3. pyramids 4. voting 5. Nile 6. kangaroos 7. sausages --- ###

4**Sample Answers:** 1. The two official languages in Canada are English and French. 2. New Zealand wants to be carbon neutral by 2050 to protect the environment. 3. You can see kangaroos only in Australia. (Also: koalas, platypuses) 4. At Oktoberfest, people drink beer and eat pretzels. 5. Bullet trains in Japan go over 300 km/h. --- ###