Countries that start with an A!

Here are some amazing facts about countries that will leave you in awe!

1. Afghanistan-

1. The U.S-Led War in Afghanistan lasted 13 years, from September 11th 2001 until December 8th 2014.

2. Afghanistan used to have the 2 largest Buddha statues in the world.

3. Afghans celebrate New Year in March.

2. Albania-

1. When an Albanian is agreeing with you he or she will shake their head. When they are disagreeing with you they will nod their head. Yes means no and no means yes.

2. Albania’s hero is Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, also known as as Mother Teresa.

3. Albania has been invaded by many countries.

3. Algeria

1. The Sahara Desert covers more that 80% of Algeria.

2. More than 25% of Algerians live in poverty, which is worsened by the fact that Algeria has the highest cost of living in North Africa.

3. Algeria won independence from France in 1962.

4. Andora

1. Andorra produces a lot of tobacco.

2. Andorra is the only country that speaks Catalan

3. Andorra has never been in a war 1,000 years.

5. Angola

1. Angola is the 7th largest country in Africa.

2. The Angolan kwanza is the official currency used in Angola.

3. The country's civil war lasted from 1975 until 2002.

6. Antigua and Barbuda

1. The country is nicknamed “Land of 365 Beaches” due to the many beaches surrounding the islands.

2. Antigua and Barbuda is a popular tourist place.

3. The islands were free from british Rule in 1981.

7. Argentina

1. Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.

2. Argentina was the 10th wealthiest country in 1913

3. Argentina had 5 presidents in 10 days.

8. Armenia

1. Armenia is the size of Maryland.

2. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity.

3. The first church in the world was built in Armenia.

9. Australia

1. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world

2. The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest ecosystem in the world.

3. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world.

10. Austria

1. Austria has the oldest zoo in the world.

2. Austria has some of the highest standards of living in the world.

3. Wolfang Mozart was born in Austria.

11. Azerbaijan

1. The first fire in the world was in Azerbaijan.

2. The most popular drink in Azerbaijan is tea.

3. The Nobel Peace Prize originated from Azerbaijan.

I hope you will pay attention to your geography teacher after reading these fun facts. I am just pulling your leg, stay tuned for new blogs each week!!

Thanks for reading!