Sahara

How many countries were part of the USSR?

At different times, the number of countries (called Union republics) that were part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) varied.

At the time of the collapse of the USSR in 1991 there were 15 Union republics:

Russian Soviet Federal socialist Republic (RSFSR) Continue reading →

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Does it snow in Africa?

Sometimes, and you can admire it in the “heart” of Africa – in the North-East of Tanzania, where the highest (5895 m) point of the Black continent – Kilimanjaro.

The mountain consists of three peaks – Uhuru, Mawenzi and Shira, all three are covered with glaciers, and snow lies there all year round. Continue reading →

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