Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. Their unique method is considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There are 500 grape varieties in the country, including endangered vines not found anywhere else on Earth. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:42 – Heart of the Nation - Economy ·      00:50:52 – Who Is? ·      01:08:16 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World...

Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. Their unique method is considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There are 500 grape varieties in the country, including endangered vines not found anywhere else on Earth.

Timor-Leste is emerging as a destination for eco-tourism. It is home to the world’s most biodiverse waters. In 2002 it became the first new nation of the 21st century. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:00 – Bare Bones ·      02:34 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:09:47 – Who Is? ·      01:14:48 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email [email protected] Website https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld   Where is...

The discovery of this country marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas. It’s famous for its production of high-quality cigars and is home to the largest breeding population of humpback whales in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is generally considered the most traveled to country in the Caribbean. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:19 – Bare Bones ·      03:06 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:34:20 – Who Is? ·      01:40:29 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World...

Often referred to as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean," Dominica has diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanic landscapes. The Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed on this island nation. ·      00:59 – Intro  ·      01:18 – Bare Bones ·      03:25 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:03:09 – Who Is? ·      01:08:20 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World...

A tiny nation in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is located at the junction of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia making it a significant hub for international trade and military operations. It also sits at the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, making it a crucial maritime route. Djibouti has maintained relative stability compared to some of its neighbors in a politically sensitive region. The peaceful coexistence of various ethnic and religious groups adds to its...

The Danish people are known for their hygge lifestyle, which emphasizes coziness, comfort, and enjoying simple pleasures. Cycling is not only a practical mode of transportation but also a way of life in Denmark, promoting health, sustainability, and a sense of community. Denmark is renowned for its cycling infrastructure and bicycle-friendly cities. Denmark’s concern for its citizens is clearly seen with its comprehensive welfare system, providing a high standard of living and social security...

The world’s largest ancient castle is in the capital city, Prague, equal in size to about 7 football fields. Prague is known as the “City of a Hundred Spires” due to its breathtaking Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The country has the highest per capita beer consumption in the world; maybe they can blame that on the fact that this is where Pilsner beer originated. It’s home to the oldest functioning astronomical clock in the world displaying Babylonian time, Old Bohemian time,...

Legend has it that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born in Cyprus. She is said to have emerged from a rock at Aphrodite’s beach. Today, people watch the ocean waves crash over this rock as they form pillars of foam said to resemble the goddess of love. It is also called the playground of the Gods. The unity of this island nation is lacking as there is a division between the Greek and the Turkish citizens. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:59 – Bare Bones ·      03:45 – Heart of the...

Cuba was the Spanish empire’s most important source of raw sugar in the 18th century. Today it is said to produce the finest cigars in the world. Bacardi Rum originally was made in Cuba, but when Fidel Castro came into office, its production was moved to Puerto Rico. It’s also known for having the most enduring trade embargo imposed on any country in history, this by the United States. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:55 – Bare Bones ·      02:45 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:12:38 – Who...

Croatia is a country full of amazing architecture representing several periods, such as Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque, and Roman. It has one of the 6 largest Roman amphitheatres in existence today and it is still used for many events, seating 23,000 spectators. There’s a breath-taking coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It’s also known for the stunning cascading waterfalls inland. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:57 – Bare Bones ·      02:23 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:14:00 – Who...

This country is the largest supplier of cocoa beans worldwide. It also has a coastline rich in tropical fish, coral reefs, sharks, and sea-bed creatures including the loggerhead turtle, which is found nesting and foraging on the shores. To protect these creatures, the country has taken the lead in declaring its first protected marine area. This is a move rarely seen in African nations and may help to set the standard in the region.  ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      02:21 – Bare Bones ·      03:34...

The Congo Basin rainforest is the second largest rainforest in the world. Conservation of these tropical rainforests is vital to the global climate. Republic of the Congo has one of the largest areas of tropical peatlands, a fragile ecosystem which removes carbon from the atmosphere and stores it. This helps to slow global warming. It is the 3rd largest producer of oil in Sub Sahara Africa and is rich in mineral resources that are largely untapped.  ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:04 – Bare...

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and has designated over 25 percent of its land area as protected via national parks and reserves. It has a very high literacy rate at 97%. It is also considered one of the happiest places in the world and one of the healthiest.  ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:50 – Bare Bones ·      02:44 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:13:32 – Who Is? ·      01:19:47 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country with the natural resources to be one of the world’s richest countries but is among the world’s 5 poorest. It has nearly half of the world’s cobalt supply, used in producing lithium-ion batteries that drive electric vehicles. Because of this DR Congo has been called “the Saudi Arabia of the electric vehicle age.” Unfortunately, political violence has overshadowed its history for decades and has had in operation since 1999 the largest and most...

Comoros is an archipelago formed by 4 main volcanic islands, and many smaller ones. The plants here are so fragrant that the islands are often referred to as “the perfumed islands.” One plant contributing to this is the ylang-ylang flower, from which essential oils are extracted and used for perfume production. It is the second largest producer of vanilla, and a major producer of cloves.  ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:57 – Bare Bones ·      02:43 – Heart of the Nation ·      0:58:52 – Who...

Colombia is often synonymous with the mythical city, El Dorado. It could also easily be called the Land of Coffee, in fact it includes a vast area of mountainous ranges called exactly that. This landscape has been declared the “Coffee Cultural Landscape” by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It is third in terms of highest coffee production in the world. There is so much more than coffee. It is one of the 17 mega-diverse countries and has a highly diverse geography including the rugged Andes...

China is full of iconic features: The Great Wall, Pandas, Mahjong, Karaoke, Peking Man, Hong Kong, Shar-peis, Dragons, and Dynasties. It’s also the birthplace of paper, the compass, fireworks, gunpowder, printing, the seismoscope, the kite, tea, and much more. Learn how this country functions with the largest population in the world. ·      00:26 – Intro  ·      01:00 – Heart of the Nation (Culture through Travel) ·      01:05:23 – Who Is? ·      01:12:42 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find...

China is full of iconic features: The Great Wall, Pandas, Mahjong, Karaoke, Peking Man, Hong Kong, Shar-peis, Dragons, and Dynasties. It’s also the birthplace of paper, the compass, fireworks, gunpowder, printing, the seismoscope, the kite, tea, and much more. Learn how this country functions with the largest population in the world. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:00 – Bare Bones ·      02:38 – Heart of the Nation (Geography/Climate through Etiquette) Find Nations of the World...

If you like Geoglyphs, or figures drawn in the landscape, the largest prehistoric human-like geoglyph, known as the Atacama Giant, is found in Chile. This country also has the oldest known site of human habitation in the Americas dating to as early as 16,500 BC. It is known as the country with the highest recorded number of UFO sightings and the government has launched a committee to study these sightings. Chile holds the record for the biggest earthquake ever recorded on earth, measuring 9.5...

Chad is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. One is the Lakes of Ounianga, consisting of 18 lakes featuring different colors of water due to the chemical composition. These are found in the Sahara Desert and are supplied by so-called underground fossil water. The second is the Ennedi Massif with some of the most beautiful and unusual rock formations in the world. These are large stone arches and jagged rock that appear as natural works of art rising from the sand. It is also one of the...

Central African Republic is a nation in turmoil with armed militia and government-backed troops inflicting crimes on each other and on the citizens. It is the world’s second poorest country although it is rich in natural resources including diamonds, gold, oil, arable land, and timber. It’s also the world’s hungriest country. Life expectancy is the lowest in the world at 52.8 years. It is the focus of many humanitarian aid organizations, peace keeping missions, and military training...

Cape Verde is an island nation which was created by rising magma from the ocean. There is still an active volcano on one of the islands, and several other places where the ground is very warm or even hot. There are nearby underground volcanoes that have not yet reached the water’s surface and will likely add to these islands in the future. True to its volcanic nature, the smell of sulfur can be detected when the wind blows in the right direction, as the steam escapes from underneath the...

Being the 2nd largest country in the world, there are many things Canada has the most of or the largest of - such as having the most lakes in the world, having the highest tides and the place with the strongest current, having the most northern settlement, the largest wheat field, and the longest street. But it’s more famous for ice hockey, moose, maple syrup, and bears, especially grizzly and polar bears. In fact, in one city in Manitoba province, people make sure they leave their cars...