Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, is made up of 16 states. With 82 million inhabitants, it is the most populous country in the European Union. Its location in the heart of Europe means that Germany shares borders with as many as nine countries. Learn more about the land of poets and …
How much do you know about Latvia, the small country by the Baltic Sea? Learn about this fascinating little country through these 10 fun facts about Latvia and explore more through the suggested activities. The Republic of Latvia lies in the north east of Europe and is home to roughly 2 million people. Around one …
Latvia is a flat country whose highest peak is around the height of the Eiffel tower in Paris, almost half of its territory is covered with forests, there are no particularly valuable natural resources, or any world renowned natural wonders. At the first glance, the small country of Latvia by the Baltic Sea may not sound like the most …
Have you ever heard of the winter solstice? It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, something that was widely celebrated in many Northern European cultures before Christianity – and Christmas – arrived in the region. In fact, many traditions that we associate with Christmas, for example Christmas trees and Christmas …
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There is something about having children that makes you think back and reminisce about your own childhood. Taking our baby daughter for a walk through the park on an uncharacteristically lovely North German autumn day, hubby noticed the abundance of chestnuts on the grass. “Have you ever made little animals out of chestnuts?” he inquired. …
