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You may already know Singapore for its beauty and tech prowess but there is a lot more you could learn about Singapore. We'll go through the eye-catching facts then provide general facts at the end. Let's get going! 1. Singaporeans are the fastest pedestrians in the world. They walk at an average speed of about 6.15km per hour (18 meters in 10.55 seconds). Usain Bolt may just have found his competition! 2. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore. Without medical prescription, being in possession of chewing gum will get you in trouble with the police. 3. Has the thought of urinating in an elevator ever crossed your mind? Have you ever thought of enacting such a thought? Measures have been put in place in Singapore to prevent urination in elevators. Their elevators are equipped with Urine Detection Devices (UDDs). They detect the scent of urine, then set off an alarm and closes the doors until the police arrive to arrest the offender. A specific law has been passe...

Kuwait is officially called the State of Kuwait. The country is situated in Western Asia, in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia, at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people; 1.3 million being Kuwaitis and 2.9 million being expatriates (2016 statistics). Expatriates account for 70% of the population of Kuwait. Arabic is Kuwait's official language. Kuwait is a unitary constitutional monarchy, with Sabah Ahmad al-Sabah as emir. Jaber Mubarak al-Sabah is the country's prime minister. Kuwait is a very small country, with total area of 17,818 square kilometers. It ranks 152nd in area. The falcon is the national bird of the Kuwaitis. Kuwait is generally a peaceful and safe country. Tourists just have to respect the local customs and traditions in place. Kuwait holds a lot to uncover. You can start by uncovering information about Kuwait with these facts.  1. The official currency of Kuwait, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), is the highest-valued c...

Officially known as the Republic of Korea, South Korea is an East Asian country with a predominantly mountainous terrain. It has a population of approximately 51.4 million residents (2017 estimate) and a total area of 100,210 km 2 .  Seoul is the capital of South Korea. A unitary presidential constitutional republic is the type of government practiced in South Korea. The official languages in South Korea are Korean and Korean Sign Language. The Korean currency is the South Korean Won  ₩  (KRW). The following facts about South Korea will leave you wowed.  1. South Korea has the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita. The most popular plastic surgeries done in South Korea are: liposuction, nose jobs, and blepharoplasty. Greece, Italy, Brazil, Columbia, USA and Taiwan respectively are next on the list. 2. South Korea has made military service mandatory (conscription) for its male citizens in the 18 to 35 year old range. They are required to serve for 21 to ...

Located west of the Pacific Ocean in the Northern hemisphere, Japan is a sovereign island country in East Asia. "Japan" means "sun origin", and is often called the "Land of the Rising Sun". Tokyo is the capital of the country, and it contains approximately 10% of Japan's population. Japan's official language is Japanese. The Japanese national flag is known as Nisshoki, and the national anthem, Kimi ga Yo. The form of government practiced in Japan is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The main religions in Japan are Shintoism, Buddhism and Christianity. The Japanese currency is the Yen. Listed below are some amazing facts you may not know about Japan.   1. Japan has the highest density of vending machines in the world. In Japan, there is approximately 1 vending machine for every 23 people. You can buy almost anything from these machines - from fresh eggs, fruits, vegetables, to liquor, and underwear. 2. The Aokigahara forest dubb...