Here are some facts about travelling that are beyond our expectation, these facts are fascinating and interesting to know.



1. In Russia, every 12th September , Russian workers get to take the day off to have sex with their mates. If they deliver baby after nine months than there are special rewards for them.


2. Some Russian school teachers get paid in vodka, probably due to their vodka addiction.


3. Moscow’s metro system witnesses around 7 and 9 million people every day which is equivalent to NY and London’s public transport systems combined.


4. Moscow is reported to have world’s highest rate of billionaires per capita.


5. You can’t make an excuse in a place called Megion in western Siberia because mayor has banned “making excuses” there.
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6. Russia’s surface area is comparable to Pluto.

7. In Russia you can't drive your dirty car, it’s a crime.

8. In Russia, rich people pay to ride in “ambulance taxis” to avoid the queues and that is not offensive.

9. Number of women in Russia are 9 million more as compared to men, this is the reason why good man is so difficult to find there.




source: http://www.fumbleboard.com/travel-adventure/14-weird-facts-russia-every-traveler-must-know/

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Hmmmm Russia on my Mind, no wonder John obi mikel had to grab one


Nice one my Oga explorers


Not seen you in nsk for ages

Interesting facts, but number two I think is probably because of the cold weather

10. Travel can help improve your problem-solving skills.

11. Taking a vacation can lower your risk of heart disease.

12. .Benefits of travelare almost immediate. After only a day or two, 89% ofpeople experience significant drops in stress.

13. Travel has been shown to help aid those suffering from depression.

14. Couples who travel together have reported increased feelings of intimacy.

15. The U.S. is the only developed country in the world without a single legally required paid vacation day or holiday.

16. Austrian citizens are said to have the most vacation time of any country. Austria guarantees workers a legal minimum of 22 paid vacation days and 13 paid holidays each year.

17. Russia produces the most oxygen in the world.

18. 99% of Libya is desert.

19. Papa New Guinea has the largest number of languages spoken.

20. Canada has the most educated populationin the world, with 50% of the population being educated at the post-secondary level.



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21. With more than 3 million lakes, Canada has the most lakes in the world.

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22. The U.S. has the largest number of citizens behind bars.

22. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta remained the busiest passenger airport in the world in 2015, bringing in more than 100 million passengers.
When it comes to international travelers, Dubai takes the cake. Meanwhile, Hong Kong International Airport handles the most cargo traffic annually.



*. Check more facts about airplanes/airlines here;


https://www.nairaland.com/2792531/aviation-interesting-facts-pilots-airports

Explorers Brilliant guy... Always looking forward to your posts.

23. There are about 61,000 people flying over the U.S. at any given time on any given day. That’s probably because 1/3 of the world’s airports are located in the U.S.

24. San Alfonso Del Mar, located on the coast of Chile, is the world's largest pool and holds 250 million litres of water.

Explorers:
22. The U.S. has the largest number of citizens behind bars.

Over 2 million inmates in American prisons.

Explorers:
23. There are about 61,000 people flying over the U.S. at any given time on any given day. That’s probably because 1/3 of the world’s airports are located in the U.S.

Wow! The US sure has the busiest national airspace in the world!

Explorers:
22. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta remained the busiest passenger airport in the world in 2015, bringing in more than 100 million passengers.

Planes take off and land at the airport every 20 seconds.

At Heathrow, it is approximately every 45 seconds.

At MMIA Lagos, it's around every 30 minutes.

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25. Due to strict Muslim laws, Bibles are not allowed in Maldives. Not even for tourists.

26. France is the most visited country in the world.

27. Bangkok is the most visited city in the world.

28. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where there are no rivers.

Sits down.... explorers, ride on

Explorer on the loose again.

Nice one.

Your thread are always educative.

Interesting

Explorers:
28. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where there are no rivers.

How do they survive... No river

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Explorers:
28. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where there are no rivers.

This was not a surprise to me though, actually, Saudi Arabia is a desert land, its just the Muslim pilgrimage that turn the desert to mecca.
Thanks all the same, you're still the best thing to ever happen to Nairaland.