On August 15, 1948, the 38th parallel became the boundary between North Korea and South Korea. #NorthKorea #SouthKorea #38thparallel #trivia

A third of the population of the Congo Republic lives in Brazzaville. The capital city was named after explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, who founded a European settlement there in 1880. #Congo #Brazzaville #trivia

Just as in ancient times, the Nile River in Egypt serves as a source of irrigation, as well as an important transportation and trade route. Today, 95% of the population still lives within a few kilometers of the river. #NileRiver #Egypt #trivia

The Red Fort in the city of Delhi was home to the Mughal dynasty emperors for almost 200 years, until 1857 when the British took over. Today, it’s the setting for India’s independence day celebrations. #India #NewDelhi #trivia

#Liechtenstein’s iconic parliament (landtag) building features a distinctive pitched roof and was built in 2008 using over a million custom-made bricks. #trivia

#Islamabad was built as a planned city in the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan’s capital. Its name means City of Islam: Islam + “abad” (city). #Pakistan #trivia

In Haiti, pineapples (Haitian Creole: ananas) are used to make snacks, fresh juice and jams. They grow in the cooler areas of the country, mostly in the mountains. #Haiti #pineapples #trivia

Tokelau, an extremely remote nation with a small economy, is completely able to support itself with solar energy. #Tokelau #solarenergy #trivia

Melons in Turkmenistan are considered a national treasure and a symbol of the talent and hard work of local farmers. More than 200 locally selected varieties of melon are currently cultivated in the country. #Turkmenistan #melons #trivia

Baka Pygmies of the Dzanga-Sangha region of Central African Republic split their time between village and forest. Their favorite food is mboloko – a small forest antelope also known as blue duiker. #centralafricanrepublic #bakapygmies #trivia

The beaches of French Guiana are some of the best in the world for turtle-watching. Hattes Beach located on the north coast is a vital nesting site for the leatherback sea turtles. #seaturtles #frenchguiana #trivia

Hisor Fortress, one of Tajikistan’s most important landmarks, is located along the Khanaka River. A popular day trip from Dushanbe, it stands on a hill in the valley between two mountain ranges. #Tajikistan #KhanakaRiver #trivia

Tuvaluans eat seafood (including coconut crab and fish), seabirds, pork, pulaka (swamp taro), coconut, breadfruit and bananas. #Tuvalu #trivia

Mostly a sandy desert, the Borkou region of Chad also features fertile oases. #Chad #Borkou #trivia

The official religion in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism, practiced by more than 95% of the population. #Thailand #trivia

Pailon del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron) is a legendary waterfall in Banos, Ecuador. It’s often in full flow because it rains all the time in this region of the country. #Ecuador #DevilsCauldron #trivia

The Kiribati language, using the Latin alphabet, first appeared in writing in the middle of the 19th century. #Kiribati #language #trivia

Vejle Fjord in Denmark is the site of the modern wave-shaped apartment complex known as The Wave (Bølgen). #Denmark #trivia

Over 80% of Singapore’s population lives in housing constructed by the country’s public housing agency HDB. #Singapore #trivia #housing

Musicians are the main celebrities in Uganda and Ugandan music is as diverse as the ethnicity of its people. The country is home to over 30 different ethnic groups and tribes who form the basis of all indigenous music. #Uganda #music #trivia