Football first arrived in Brazil in the late 1800s and quickly became a favourite game for people of all ages and social backgrounds. Over the years, it has grown into something much bigger than just sport, it has become part of Brazil’s cultural identity.
One of the easiest and most exciting ways to discover Italy is by train. Trains connect big cities and small towns. When you ride a train in Italy, you see green fields, vineyards, old stone houses, and the sea from the window.
Japan’s population was once growing steadily, reaching a peak of about 128 million around 2008. But in recent years, it has been shrinking. Today the number of births each year has fallen dramatically, and in 2024 Japan recorded a historic low of only around 720,000 births.
Today, Mexico City stands over the same location, with modern buildings rising above ruins that reveal centuries of history. The main square, or Zócalo, still lies where the Aztec capital’s heart once beat.
After regaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Estonia faced a challenge: how to build a modern, efficient state from scratch. With limited resources, the country chose technology and innovation as pillars of its future development.
Tesla was founded in 2003, but Musk joined the company soon after and became its most public face. He pushed the idea that electric cars didn’t have to be boring or slow, they could be fast, stylish, and powerful.
One thing makes Costa Rica special in the world: it does not have an army. Costa Rica stopped having soldiers more than 70 years ago.
Level: C1 When people think of quality and precision in everyday life, Japan often appears near the top of the list. Whether […]
The Amazon River is another treasure. It is over 6,400 kilometers long, making it one of the longest rivers on Earth. Many communities rely on the river for transport, food, and water.
This global popularity of music, TV shows, and cultural trends is called “Hallyu” the Korean Wave. It describes the spread of Korean culture around the world.
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