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Medal Standings by Country

Looking for great features on the TURIN GAMES? See: 2006 TURIN WINTER GAMES. Countries are ranked by the point value of the medals awarded, not by the quantity of medals. Gold medals…

Smallest European Country

The Question: What is the smallest European country, defined by land mass? The Answer: At .17 square miles, Vatican City (an…

The World's Smallest Country

The Question: What is the smallest country in the world? The Answer: The smallest country in the world is the State of Vatican City or Holy See…

Africa's Newest Country

The Question: What is Africa's youngest/newest country? The Answer: Africa's newest country is Eritrea, which is located in the East Africa. Eritrea's citizens voted on April 23-25, 1993, to…

Comparing Country Statistics

The Question: What is the life expectancy in Libya and other North African countries? The Answer: We found the perfect site for researching…

Country with the Most Dams

The Question: What country boasts the most dams? The Answer: A study by the World Commission on Dams placed China's large dam total at over 22,000-the…

The Largest Countries in Europe

The Question: According to your info Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe. Which are the three bigger ones? The Answer: Since the…

Brewer's: Country-dance

A corruption of the French contre danse (a dance where the partners face each other). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894CoupCountry A B C D E F G H I…

Brewer's: Appeal to the Country

(An). Asking electors by their choice of representatives to express their opinion of some moot question. In order to obtain the public opinion Parliament is dissolved, and a new election…

Brewer's: Mother Country

One's native country, but the term applies specially to England, in relation to America and the Colonies. The inhabitants of North America, Australia, etc., are for the most part…