1000 Facts About Countries Vol. 1

England used to be called Albion. An ancient computer was invented in Greece in 150 BC. Blue paint originated from Afghanistan. New Zealand was the first country that allowed women to vote. Chocolate milk was invented in Ireland. You can pay people in Japan to apologize on your behalf. Jeans are banned in North Korea. The Vatican has its own soccer team. You can buy marijuana milkshakes in India. Heroin isn't illegal in Portugal. Dogs are taxed in Switzerland. There's a Venezuelan waterfall that is 17 times longer than Niagara Falls. South Africa has three capitals. Russia produces more diamonds than any other country by far. In Mexico artist can pay taxes with their paintings. Christmas was illegal in the United States until 1836.