World Facts and Geography

Norway was the first country to reach the South Pole when Roald Amundsen and his team arrived on December 14, 1911, beating the British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. This was a major achievement in the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration.

God Save the Queen (or King) is the national anthem of the United Kingdom, including England. It is one of the oldest national anthems in the world and is used in various Commonwealth realms as well.

Kimigayo is the national anthem of Japan, with lyrics dating back to the Heian period (10th century). It is one of the shortest national anthems in the world and emphasizes the longevity of the imperial reign.

Das Lied der Deutschen (Song of the Germans) is the national anthem of Germany. The third stanza of the original poem by Hoffmann von Fallersleben constitutes the current national anthem, adopted in 1990 after reunification.

Inno di Mameli, also known as Il Canto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians), is Italy's national anthem. It was written in 1847 by Goffredo Mameli and Michele Novaro during the Italian unification movement.

La Marseillaise is the national anthem of France, written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. It became France's national anthem in 1795 and is one of the most recognizable national anthems globally.

El Himno de Bayamo (The Bayamo Anthem) is the national anthem of Cuba, written in 1867 by Perucho Figueredo. It was adopted as Cuba's national anthem in 1902 after independence from Spain. The anthem commemorates the Battle of Bayamo during the Ten Years' War for Cuban independence.

La Marcha Real (The Royal March) is Spain's national anthem and one of the few national anthems without official lyrics. It originated in the 18th century as a military march called 'Marcha Granadera.' Spain's anthem is unique in Europe for being purely instrumental without standardized lyrics.

Bentley Motors is a British luxury automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley in London. It remains headquartered in Crewe, England and is renowned for luxury grand tourers.

AvtoVAZ is a Russian automobile manufacturer based in Tolyatti, founded in 1966. It is best known for its Lada brand of cars and was the largest Soviet/Russian car company.