Myanmar is home to the world's longest teakwood bridge, the U Bein Bridge, built in the 1850s. elaborate share
Switzerland has more than 1,500 lakes. elaborate share
Suriname is home to the largest single-species concentration of giant river otters in the world. elaborate share
São Tomé and Príncipe is home to the world's largest population of dwarf hippos — though sadly, they're extinct in the wild. elaborate share
Greece has more than 6,000 islands, but only 227 are inhabited. elaborate share
Portugal is the oldest country in Europe, with its current borders established in 1143. elaborate share
Palau's official currency is the United States dollar. elaborate share
