World - Topics

World’s Tallest Bridge What is the meaning of world affairs? Capitals that are not the biggest city: why countries pick surprising capitals Why does Europe have so many countries in a small area? The strangest international borders in the world Landlocked countries: how do they trade without a coast? The world's busiest airports and what they reveal about global travel Why is Iceland consistently ranked the most peaceful country? What is the Silk Road and why does it still matter? The world's most visited countries and what draws tourists there What are the world's newest countries? The most dangerous countries for travelers Which countries have the youngest populations and why? Which countries produce the most food and why? Why are some countries rich and others poor? From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu: the New Seven Wonders of the World What lies beneath: the deepest points of the world's oceans Coffee vs tea vs chocolate: which countries consume the most? Why are the world's deserts where they are? Why is the International Date Line so crooked? What is the Commonwealth and why does it still exist? How many continents are there really? Why is Africa often drawn too small on world maps? Microstates explained: what is life like inside Monaco or Vatican City? What is it like to live in the coldest inhabited places on Earth? Which countries have no rivers? Why do the flags of so many countries look similar? What is the difference between developed and developing countries? How do border disputes get resolved around the world? How do countries get their names? Why do some countries observe daylight saving time and others do not? What happens when a country goes bankrupt?