The Bahamas is made up of over 700 islands,
and only around 30 of them are inhabited. There are 6 seasons in India: spring, summer,
monsoon, autumn, winter, and prevernal. Mexico has not one but 68 national languages,
the 2 largest being Spanish and Nahuatl. There are more than 6,000 caves in Slovakia. In Afghanistan, people celebrate the New Year
on the first day of spring: March 21. Colombian radio stations and public television
play the Colombian National Anthem at 6 A.M. and 6 P.M. every single day. In Finland, people celebrate National Day
for Failure every October 13. On this day, people share their personal stories
and explain how they overcome their problems. In Persian and Urdu, the word “Pakistan”
means “the land of pure.” Slovenia is crazy about honey and bees – there
are around 90,000 beekeepers in a country with a whole population of 2 million. Ecuador is actually the closest country to
outer space. In Albania, nodding means “no” and shaking
your head means “yes.” Well that could be confusing for a tourist. What do you mean, no? Wearing a hat indoors is considered very rude
in Poland. People in Costa Rica refer to themselves as
“ticos” for men and “ticas” for women. In Greece, Name Day celebrations are way bigger
than birthday parties. March 12, 1857 was the only day it ever snowed
in Cuba. In the capital of Estonia, public transport
is completely free for every Tallinn resident. Eating with your left hand is considered offensive
in Iraq. Since the 1990s, all teachers in North Korea
are required to play the accordion. Denmark is often reported as the happiest
country in the world. There's no airport in Monaco. I think most people arrive by big yacht, but
I might be wrong. German colleges are free for everyone, even
foreigners. Ukrainian has been named the most melodic
language after Italian. When you're born in South Korea, you’re
already 1 year old. Hey, what do they do, tax you that one year? You can easily buy hummus-flavored ice cream
in Israel. In the Netherlands, French fries are usually
served with mayonnaise. Rumor has it that Belarus has the largest
amount of buried treasure than any other European country. There's a “crying sumo” contest in Japan. The wrestlers have to be the first to make
a baby cry to win. Finland created its own kind of sport called
eukonkanto, or wife-carrying. The rules are simple: men must carry their
wives through a challenging obstacle course. In Ireland, parents lift the birthday child
upside down and gently bump his or her head on the floor for good luck. And also pick up all the change that falls
out of their pockets. There are only two seasons in Venezuela: the
dry one, which lasts from December to April, and the rainy one, which starts in May and
ends in October. In France, it's prohibited to call your pet
pig Napoleon. Well that makes sense. It's actually illegal to die in the Italian
town of Falciano del Massico because the town's cemetery is full. People in Iceland casually leave their babies
to nap outside. They believe that fresh air makes their immune
system stronger and helps them sleep better. There are four TV channels in North Korea,
and two of them are available only on the weekends. And I’m guessing none of them are CNN. The shortest reign in the world happened in
France: Louis XIX was king for just 20 minutes before he abdicated the throne. Hey I’m outta here! There are two versions of Norwegian language:
Bokmål, which is used in the majority of the country, and Nynorsk, which is more popular
in rural areas. And I likely mispronounced both of those. In Fiji, whale teeth are considered extremely
valuable. People usually give them to each other as
a wedding gift or an apology gesture. I’m sorry honey, here, have a tooth. One Greek superstition says that when you
sneeze, somebody's talking about you. Probably the poor guy you just sneezed on. According to statistics, there are around
50 million kangaroos in Australia and only 24.6 million people. In Nunavut, Canada, all license plates for
cars and motorcycles are in the shape of a polar bear. German law doesn't punish prisoners who try
to escape since it's considered a basic human instinct to want to break free. There's a thing called naked hiking in Switzerland. And people enjoy doing it even in the coldest
of winters. And they have goose bumps the size of the
Matterhorn, I’ll bet. A beach in Croatia called Zlatni Rat often
changes its appearance depending on the wind. The tip of it can point to either the left
or right. Schools in Guatemala can close for ash days. These are days when volcanic ash rains down
following an eruption, and all the people try to stay inside. The largest family in the world lives in India:
it's a man with 39 wives and 94 children. okay One of the most popular dishes in Turkey is
(not Turkey) but chicken pudding. It’s made from boiled chicken, milk, sugar,
and a bit of cinnamon. In Malaysia, it's not uncommon to see somebody
sipping lime water or iced coffee from a plastic bag. There's no tooth fairy in Spain. Instead, children wait for a small mouse called
Ratoncito Perez to collect the teeth and leave a small gift as a reward. Belgium produces around 700,000 tons of chocolate
a year, over half of which it exports. Brussels International Airport also has the
highest number of chocolate sales in the whole world. The Nigerian film industry has its own name:
Nollywood. It produces up to 200 movies per week. In Japanese restaurants, you should make an
X with your fingers if you want to ask for the bill. South Korea has the fastest Internet in the
world. Crispy Guinea pigs are considered a delicacy
in Peru. They're often served during important festivals
and celebrations. People in Luxembourg always try to bring a
box of chocolates or flowers when they get invited to somebody's home, especially if
they live in Belgium. The King's Landing that you see on Game of
Thrones is a city in Croatia called Dubrovnik. New Zealand has a Hobbit currency that you
can actually pay with. In Germany, kids get a giant cone filled with
all kinds of toys and candy on their first day of school. This tradition is called schultüte, and it
celebrates the “seriousness of life.” People in Canada eat more mac and cheese than
any other nation in the world. It's pretty popular among Polish families
to pick wild mushrooms at the end of summer. Parents teach their children how to distinguish
edible mushrooms and pick the best ones. There’s a 2,600-foot-high mountain in Australia
called Mount Disappointment, thanks to the disappointing view from its top. Likely the most honestly named mountain in
the world. Singapore has the world's first night zoo
called the Night Safari. Do the exhibits come to life, though? Brazil’s Snake Island has about 5 snakes
per 10 square feet! Of course, nobody is allowed to visit it. In Latvia, you can spend a night in the Karosta
prison as a part of a tourist attraction. Okay. It's impolite to point the bottom of your
feet towards someone in Cambodia. Albanians do a special “xhiro” evening
walk every day until nightfall. This is the time to stretch your legs and
catch up with your neighbors. In Argentina, different political parties
have their own unique brands of beer. Liberia was founded as a place where freed
African American slaves could migrate to. Its first official president was also a former
slave. On the first day of March, people in Bulgaria
exchange red-and-white woven “martenitsi” bracelets. They wear them for a month and then tie them
to a blooming tree to welcome spring. About 90% of marriages in Nepal are arranged. The bride and groom usually don't even see
each other before their wedding day. Chinese brides often get married in red dresses
since red is considered a lucky color. In Monaco, every police officer is assigned
to about 60 residents. This country also has around 560 CCTV and
other hidden cameras all over to make sure it's safe. People in Cambodia often eat fried tarantulas
as a snack. Mmm boy, pass the ketchup! The cheapest way of transportation in India
is a three-wheeled vehicle called a “tuk tuk,” which will cost you about 50 cents. And the most expensive is the luxurious Maharajas'
Express train for $500 a night! In Bolivia, people dressed as zebras often
help children cross the road and educate others on road safety on the streets of La Paz. In Sweden, there’s a joke political party
called “Kalle Anka Partiet” which means Donald Duck Party. It got 133 votes in the 2014 elections! Back in the 1970s, they served light beer
during school lunches in Belgium. It was later replaced by soft drinks and water. There are about 70 cats roaming around in
one of Russia's greatest museums: the Hermitage. The staff says there have been cats in the
museum ever since the days of Elizabeth Petrovna, Peter the First’s daughter. Men and women in Madagascar wear the same
garment called a lamba. It's a long rectangular cloth that can be
wrapped around the body. Bicycles are extremely popular in the Netherlands. There are actually around 18 million of them
in the country. There's a completely free 24-hour red wine
fountain in central Italy. It was built in 2016 and is owned by a local
winery. Figures. If you ask a person from Costa Rica how they're
doing, don't be surprised to hear “¡Pura vida!” It translates as “pure life” and is often
used to say that everything's great. People in Portugal believe in “fado,”
which is the idea that you can't escape your destiny. Fado is often mentioned in Portuguese music
and small talk. The town of Lopburi in Thailand regularly
holds a festival for monkeys called Monkey Buffet to thank them for bringing more tourists
to the village. Wow. Aren’t you glad it turned out that it’s
to honor the monkeys and not to eat them. Back in 2008, a king penguin named Nils Olav
was knighted in Norway. Hairdressers in Albania always slap their
clients on the neck after a haircut and say “me shëndet” which means “on the health.” Spain's national lottery called El Gordo has
the world's biggest payout of more than 2 billion dollars. It's held every year right before Christmas
and everyone can take part in it. Former prime minister of Australia Bob Hawke
held the world record for drinking 2.5 pints of beer in just 11 seconds. He later joked that this was the reason for
his political success. In Peru, you can find out a woman's relationship
status by her hat. Single ladies wear knitted caps, while married
women prefer straw hats. And so it goes…
