Nations of the World

From the ancient history of those who shaped England to the vibrant streets of modern London, we’ll uncover the stories, traditions, and hidden gems that define England. Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comDonate https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Discover the heart of the UK! Dive into its rich history, vibrant culture, and must-visit travel spots. Perfect for curious minds and adventurers alike!Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comDonate https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Join us as we explore Israel, a country where ancient history and modern innovation meet. In this episode, we’ll cover Israel’s geography and climate, diverse people and traditions, rich history, food and festivals, cities and architecture, economy, and everyday life. Whether you’re curious about travel, culture, or unique facts about Israel, this podcast offers an in-depth, accessible look at one of the world’s most historic nations.Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comDonate https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Explore Israel's rich and turbulent history, from its ancient biblical roots to its establishment as a modern state. We dive into the stories of patriarchs, the building of Jerusalem, the rise of Zionism, and the ongoing challenges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand this region's profound significance.Find Nations of the World Podcast:Website https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comEmail [email protected] https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

El Salvador is the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com Support Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Egypt is known for its pyramids, mummies, sacred cats, hieroglyphs, the Nile River, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and so much more.·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:30 – Bare Bones·      01:21 – Heart of the Nation·      01:23:00 – Who Is?·      01:36:58 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Ecuador is a biodiverse country on the equator. It’s known for its Amazon rainforest, Inca ruins, and the Galápagos Islands. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:29 – Bare Bones·      02:14 – Heart of the Nation·      00:57:43 – Who Is?·      01:07:43 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 through Travel)·      00:50:52 – Who Is?·      01:08:16 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 ·      01:17 – Bare Bones·      02:41 – Heart of the Nation (Geography/Climate through Government)Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 uniqueness.·      01:00 – Intro ·      01:38 – Bare Bones·      02:54 – Heart of the Nation·      01:04:39 – Who Is?·      01:10:44 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 to its citizens. But its concern for people across the globe is seen as it is recognized as a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:27 – Bare Bones·      03:27 – Heart of the Nation·      01:08:33 – Who Is?·      01:11:35 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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, German time, and Sidereal time. Mineral springs are the focus of many quaint spa towns and the deepest freshwater cave in the world, at 1 km or .62 miles deep, is in the eastern part of the country.·      03:38 – Intro ·      04:56 – Bare Bones·      06:11 – Heart of the Nation·      01:19:50 – Who Is?·      01:26:06 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Nation·      01:23:59 – Who Is?·      01:30:55 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Is?·      01:18:42 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected]  https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Is?·      01:24:53 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 – Heart of the Nation·      59:20 – Who Is?·      01:02:33 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Bones·      02:34 – Heart of the Nation·      00:41:25 – Who Is?·      00:43:58 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 expensive UN peacekeeping mission in the world.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:08 – Bare Bones·      02:54 – Heart of the Nation·      01:23:03 – Who Is?·      01:29:24 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Is?·      01:02:09 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Mountains and sub-tropical rainforests. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:10 – Bare Bones·      02:59 – Heart of the Nation·      01:30:53 – Who Is?·      01:40:35 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 on the Richter scale, which hit the country in 1960.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:10 – Bare Bones·      02:35 – Heart of the Nation·      01:40:43 – Who Is?·      01:52:02 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 poorest countries in the world and has been struggling with rebel and terrorist-led insurgencies for decades. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:13 – Bare Bones·      02:50 – Heart of the Nation·      01:08:27 – Who Is?·      01:08:44 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 programs.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:05 – Bare Bones·      02:56 – Heart of the Nation·      56:00 – Who Is?·      01:00:15 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 surface. Learn how this nation became the first permanent settlement in the tropics to be established by Europeans and how most of the 500,000 inhabitants descend from a blending of African and Portuguese cultures.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:16 – Bare Bones·      03:03 – Heart of the Nation·      01:05:03 – Who Is?·      01:06:37 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 unlocked. This is so that someone who may need to flee from an oncoming polar bear, can find safety in a close-by vehicle.·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:35 – Heart of the Nation (Education through Travel)·      48:20 – Who Is?·      52:14 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

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 unlocked. This is so that someone who may need to flee from an oncoming polar bear, can find safety in a close-by vehicle.·      00:25 – Intro ·      01:10 – Bare Bones·      02:32 – Heart of the Nation (Geography/Climate through Social Provisions)Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Cameroon has had a history of attacks by the Islamist terrorist group known as Boko Haram, who was responsible for the death of at least 1,000 in 2015. The country has one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It has been confirmed by scientists that HIV originated here in wild chimpanzees. Some of its people practice spider divination, where the spider is deemed capable of answering questions depending on how it displaces cards stacked outside its burrow hole.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:05 – Bare Bones·      02:40 – Heart of the Nation·      01:08:04 – Who Is?·      01:08:31 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Cambodia has the largest religious structure ever built within its borders and was built to the Hindu god Vishnu. It’s home to many interesting and unique animal species including the first (and currently the only) species of terrestrial mollusk known to be bioluminescent. It’s also where the Aspara dance originated – a dance which is such a symbolic feature of the culture that it was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Prime Minister – Hun Sen – single, and serving since 1985, is an avid social media user who insists that he wouldn’t appoint anyone to be a provincial governor who isn’t knowledgeable in the use of social media and smartphones. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:17 – Bare Bones·      02:47 – Heart of the Nation·      01:18:24 – Who Is?·      01:23:56 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Burundi has the world’s longest lake as its western border. And along that lake many have seen Gustave, a crocodile who is credited with eating hundreds of people over the course of his life which is estimated at being 60-100 years. The country has seen 2 mass genocides in its history. The people here enjoy banana beer, which is an important part of social gatherings. It’s generally placed in a large bowl and drunk communally through straws by all who are gathered.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:02 – Bare Bones·      02:49 – Heart of the Nation·      01:03:23 – Who Is?·      01:05:32 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

It is one of Africa’s largest producers of cotton, known as ‘white gold,’ by the local farmers. It has the largest elephant population in West Africa. The people are often called “the cowboys of West Africa” because of their love for horse riding. The white stallion is the country’s national symbol and indigenous people consider the horse to be a best friend, a wife, a colleague, and a car. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:27 – Bare Bones·      02:40 – Heart of the Nation·      01:05:53 – Who Is?·      01:07:30 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Bulgaria, full of ancient history, is home to the oldest European city, founded in 6000 BCE. Its culture includes folk songs often accompanied by bagpipes. This is such a significant cultural heritage that one such song was included in the infamous Voyager Golden Record, which journeyed into space onboard the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Its population (6.8 million today) is on a decline since its peak in 1986 of 9 million. It’s only one of two nations whose population is lower today than it was in 1950.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:12 – Bare Bones·      02:34 – Heart of the Nation·      01:21:28 – Who Is?·      01:25:23 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Brunei has luxurious rainforests teeming with colorful flora and fauna. It also has a history of great oil production and natural gas reserves. The kingdom is tax-free, a subsidized society, and its people enjoy one of the highest per capita incomes on earth. The same family has ruled over the country for 6 centuries. The ruler, or sultan, has astounding wealth, living in a 172-room palace. He has a love for expensive cars and owns 500 Rolls Royces and 300 Ferraris. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:27 – Bare Bones·      03:28 – Heart of the Nation·      01:02:55 – Who Is?·      01:04:01 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Brazil is the largest Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) nation in the world and the only one in the Americas. Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. Brazil has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world and is at the top among the 18 megadiverse countries. It hosts between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s biological diversity. It contains about two-thirds of the Amazon Rainforest. The deadliest place on earth is Queimada Grande Island, also known as Snake Island, cannot be visited without authorization of the Brazilian Navy.  ·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:30 – Heart of the Nation (Social Provisions through Travel)·      35:24 – Who Is? ·      39:51 – Who Would’ve Thought?  Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Brazil is the largest Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) nation in the world and the only one in the Americas. Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. Brazil has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world and is at the top among the 18 megadiverse countries. It hosts between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s biological diversity. It contains about two-thirds of the Amazon Rainforest. The deadliest place on earth is Queimada Grande Island, also known as Snake Island, cannot be visited without authorization of the Brazilian Navy. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:28 – Bare Bones·      04:35 – Heart of the Nation (Geography/Climate through Doing Business) Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Botswana was, in 2016, named by Lonely Planet, as the top destination for tourists. It is likely because about 40% of its land is reserved under government protection, as natural areas in the form of sanctuaries, reserves, wildlife management areas, and national parks. One special area is the Kalahari Desert, with a delta that supports many species of large mammals including rhinoceros, cheetahs, and lions. It is also famous for its large dazzle of zebras and meerkats.  ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:11 – Bare Bones·      03:03 – Heart of the Nation·      01:08:26 – Who Is?·      01:10:14 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

In 1984, Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the Olympics, in the city of Sarajevo, making it the first ever Winter Olympic Games held in a socialist state and a Slavic language-speaking country. It was also the first Olympics to take place in the Balkans. The Sarajevo Sahat Tower is a historic timepiece which is said to be the only clock in the world that keeps lunar time. According to the World Tourism Organization, with over one million people visiting, the country has the third highest tourism growth rate worldwide from 1995 to 2020.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:11 – Bare Bones·      03:39 – Heart of the Nation·      01:15:08 – Who Is?·      01:15:55 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Bolivia is a country with 36 indigenous peoples and 37 official languages. It has the world’s largest salt flat. Besides supplying salt, it contains several other minerals of use. It is so large that after it rains the standing water becomes the earth’s largest mirror making it ideal for calibrating the altimeters for earth’s satellites. Nearby you will find the Hotel de Salad, built entirely from salt blocks including the interior and the furniture. It is home to what was known as The Death Road - the world’s most dangerous road in the 90’s. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:29 – Bare Bones·      05:12 – Heart of the Nation·      01:14:45 – Who Is?·      01:16:06 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Check out Nations of the World Podcast 1-Year Milestones. Learn the motivation behind producing Nations of the World Podcast. Also in this episode, listen to a personal experience on hosting a Ukrainian family from Mariupol. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      00:26 – Why Produce Nations of the World Podcast?·      04:39 – 1-Year Milestones·      05:07 – Upcoming Goals·      06:33 – Hosting a Ukrainian Family·      10:30 – Intro to Next EpisodeFind Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Ukraine is known as the “Breadbasket of Europe” because of its extremely fertile soil, a black soil, called Chernozem. It has the deepest metro station in the world at 105.5 meters (346 feet). The largest airplane ever built was built here. It is a country responsible for many inventions and first successes such as hard disk drives, performing the first heart mitral valve surgery, the movable frame beehive, allowing beekeepers to extract honey without harming or killing bees, the first design and production of the helicopter, and many more. It is home to a city having 1500 cafés, the most per capita of any city in the world.·      00:00:00 – Intro ·      00:00:32 – Heart of the Nation (Government through Travel)·      00:58:20 – Who Is?·      01:03:53 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Ukraine is known as the “Breadbasket of Europe” because of its extremely fertile soil, a black soil, called Chernozem. It has the deepest metro station in the world at 105.5 meters (346 feet). The largest airplane ever built was built here. It is a country responsible for many inventions and first successes such as hard disk drives, performing the first heart mitral valve surgery, the movable frame beehive, allowing beekeepers to extract honey without harming or killing bees, the first design and production of the helicopter, and many more. It is home to a city having 1500 cafés, the most per capita of any city in the world.·      00:00 – Intro ·      02:08 – Bare Bones·      03:52 – Heart of the Nation (Geography/Climate through Current Political/Humanitarian Issues)Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Bhutan is a country that is very serious about the environment. In fact, it’s the first country to become carbon-negative, and one of 3 countries who can claim that title. Unlike most countries who measure their success via GDP, this country has a measure known as GNH - Gross National Happiness. This is based on 4 different indicators: sustainable development, preservation and promotion of cultural values, good governance, and a healthy environment. ·      00:39 – Intro ·      01:39 – Bare Bones·      03:35 – Heart of the Nation·      01:01:10 – Who Is?·      01:04:04 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Bermuda is group of limestone islands made from the protruding parts of a flat, extinct submarine volcano. It is a popular tourist destination known for its pink sand beaches, its abundance of golf courses, having more per square mile than any other country, and for the more than 300 shipwrecks just off its shores, which makes for intriguing underwater scuba diving adventures. It lies in the region of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, or Devil’s Triangle, where numerous airplanes and ships have gone missing never to be seen again.·      00:25 – Intro ·      01:06 – Bare Bones·      02:50 – Heart of the Nation·      00:58:30 – Who Is?·      01:01:05 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Benin is a country whose government’s aim is to educate future generations about its long history of human suffering via the slave trade. There are a couple of museums in place just for this purpose. Yet, due to great poverty in the country it is ironic that many parents in desperation, send their children to work as servants in the homes of the wealthy, both in their own country and in neighbouring countries. It is also the birthplace of Vodou, a practice which voodoo stems from. This is a country where the Royal Python is welcomed into the homes nearby the Serpent Temple they are released from weekly, as they hunt for a meal. Those who’ve hosted a python visit will kindly return them to the temple at day’s end. ·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:19 – Bare Bones·      02:47 – Heart of the Nation·      48:43 – Who Is?·      49:13 – Who Would’ve Thought?Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

Belize is an adventurer’s paradise. You can explore the wonders of the ocean in its barrier reef system, the second largest in the world. Here you will find the largest sinkhole in the world teeming with marine life. Almost half of the country is covered by rainforest with thousands of different animals and plants to see. It is home to hundreds of Mayan ruins which are accessible both via land and via water by entering underground caves.·      00:00 – Intro ·      01:01 – Bare Bones·      03:16 – Heart of the Nation·      00:56:49 – Who Is?·      00:58:49 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast:Email [email protected] https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comSupport Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn