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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Denmark

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsitehttps://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comPatreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website<a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld</a>

Czech Republic

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsitehttps://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website<a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a>

Cyprus

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsitehttps://nationsoftheworldpodcast.comPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website<a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a>

Cuba

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Croatia

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Cote d'Ivoire

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Republic of the Congo

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Costa Rica

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

DR Congo

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Comoros

This podcast series is intended to take you on a journey to each of the world's many fascinating and diverse nations. In each episode you will learn factual points as well as many details that make each nation unique. Each episode will include four segments. The first one - Bare Bones - will include the basics such as the country's capital, it's form of government, languages, religions, and more. The second one - Heart of the Nation - is where we go more in depth into the geography, wildlife, history, family life, education, arts and culture, imports and exports, to name a few. The third one - Who is? will discuss a few of the notable people from this country. The fourth one - (my favourite) Who Would've Thought? - where detailed unique facts about a country are presented. You will hear no debates, no political slants, and no personal opinions. You will get just the facts.Gaining knowledge about other people and their culture is often the best way to understand who they are and why they do things a certain way. This, in turn, can make us less fearful of differences and hopefully more accepting.

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Colombia

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

China Part 2

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

China Part 1

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Chile

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Chad

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Central African Republic

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Cape Verde

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Canada Part 2

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Canada Part 1

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 now-podcast@heartsgroup.orgWebsite https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fmPatreon patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com

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 <a href="mailto:now-podcast@heartsgroup.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">now-podcast@heartsgroup.org</a>Website <a href="https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm</a>Patreon <a href="patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/nationsoftheworldpodcast</a> Where is this information coming from?Sources are found at my website: <a href="https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com</a>

Cameroon

This podcast series is intended to take you on a journey to each of the world's many fascinating and diverse nations. In each episode you will learn factual points as well as many details that make each nation unique. Each episode will include four segments. The first one - Bare Bones - will include the basics such as the country's capital, it's form of government, languages, religions, and more. The second one - Heart of the Nation - is where we go more in depth into the geography, wildlife, history, family life, education, arts and culture, imports and exports, to name a few. The third one - Who is? will discuss a few of the notable people from this country. The fourth one - (my favourite) Who Would've Thought? - where detailed unique facts about a country are presented. You will hear no debates, no political slants, and no personal opinions. You will get just the facts. Gaining knowledge about other people and their culture is often the best way to understand who they are and why they do things a certain way. This, in turn, can make us less fearful of differences and hopefully more accepting.

Nations of the World

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