World Facts and Geography

Japan's national legislature is called the Diet. The term comes from the Latin 'dietas' meaning an assembly. Japan's bicameral legislature consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, collectively known as the National Diet.

Israel's unicameral national legislature is called the Knesset. The term comes from the Hebrew 'Knesset HaGedola' (Great Assembly). It consists of 120 members and is located in Jerusalem.

Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, died in Paris in 1971 and is buried in Pere Lachaise Cemetery. This cemetery is the final resting place for many famous artists including Oscar Wilde and Edith Piaf.

Persia was the historical name for the region that became modern Iran. In 1935, the country officially requested that other nations use the name Iran, which means Land of the Persians in Persian language. Iraq, Oman, and Laos are entirely different countries in different regions.

Belgium has been called the 'Cockpit of Europe' (or 'Battlefield of Europe') because many major European battles were fought on its soil due to its central location and flat terrain. Key battles include Waterloo (1815), Ypres (WWI), and the Battle of the Bulge (WWII). The term 'cockpit' refers to where fighting cocks were matched.

Scotland has been historically called the 'Land of Cakes' since ancient times, originally referring to oatcakes (a traditional Scottish food). The nickname dates back to Roman times and appears in early historical texts.

Norway is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because during summer months, areas north of the Arctic Circle experience 24 hours of daylight where the sun remains visible even at midnight due to the Earth's axial tilt.

Japan is traditionally called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because it is the first country to see the sunrise due to its eastern location relative to other Asian nations. The Japanese flag itself features a rising sun.

The Four Asian Tigers are the developed Asian economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. They experienced rapid economic growth between 1960s-1990s. China, Japan, and Malaysia are not part of this group.

Java is the world's most populous island and is part of Indonesia. It's not part of Japan, Australia, or the Philippines. Indonesia is an archipelago nation of which Java is the political and economic center.

The Great Migration involves over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving seasonally across the Serengeti plains of Tanzania and Kenya, following the rains and fresh grass. This circular migration covers approximately 1,800 miles annually and is one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife events.

France is in the Northern Hemisphere, while South Africa and Peru are in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia is primarily in the Southern Hemisphere with a small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. France is the only country here fully located north of the equator.

India is the world's largest democracy with over 900 million eligible voters. It has a democratic system since independence in 1947 with regular elections, a constitution, and democratic institutions. China is authoritarian, UK is a constitutional monarchy, and USA is a democracy but smaller in population.