History: Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and theonly African country that evaded colonial rule. For five years from 1936 - 1941, Ethiopia was occupied by Italian forces. The country was ruled as a socialist state by a Military junta from 1974 - 1991. Only in 1994, Ethi...
Iran very strictly enforces the Sharia or Islamic laws. Women in Iran are forced to wear a hijab (a cloth to cover the hair) and the Iranian rulers act very strictly if women don't want to cover their heads or are very modestly dressed - even if the women obey the Muslim rules. Acc...
14 Korean War Facts for Kids The Korean War was an armed conflict between North Korea, South Korea and their allies. The Korean War is sometimes called the Forgotten War or the Unknown War in the United States. The Korean War started on June 25th, 1950 and ended on July 27th, 1953. So...
Genealogists have found that about 25% of the English population is descended from William the Conqueror. The French soldiers used an ancient method called “feigned flight” which entailed the Normans pretending to flee from the opposing English soldiers. This mislead the English forces to break fo...
To simply explain the formation of a volcano for kids, it is formed when two tectonic plates either move apart or come together. Tectonic plates are huge, irregularly shaped slabs of rock pieces that make up the Earth’s crust. The movement of the plates forces the molten material inside th...
Talk about a beautiful site to see! Compared to other domestic chickens, the Red Junglefowl does have a smaller frame and body mass. But what it lacks for in size it makes up for in bright colors and appearance! Check Out These Other Cool Birds Facts For KidsThere are ...
Here at National Geographic Kids, we love wonderful wild bears! Join us as we learn about one of nature’s cutest critters in our facts about pandas! Facts about pandas 1. Giant pandas (often referred to as simply “pandas”) are black and white bears. In the wild, they are found in...
Get ready for the most fascinating deer facts for kids including deer diet, habitat, behavior, and widespread distribution. The deer is an even-toed mammal that belongs to the family of Cervidae. Other animals that fall under this family include black-ta
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Learn about the powerful and destructive forces of nature called cyclones. Discover the properties of cyclones, how they form, and the different...