China is the most populous country
The majority of the world's population lives in China, but China is not the most densely populated country. For example, Germany and Italy are more densely populated.
The problem is, despite its large population, the People's Republic of China has one of the largest land areas in the world. But about two-thirds of this area is mountains and desert.
Myth #10
Sumo is the most popular sport in Japan
In recent years, this traditional sport has become even more popular. However, sumo is less popular than baseball. Half of all people there who play sports prefer baseball .
Myth #9
Italians eat as much as they want and don't get fat.
Of course, this is not the most burning issue in Italy, but it is not true that all Italians eat a big bowl of pasta and drink a bottle of wine a day, and still stay slim.
According to statistics, 1 in 5 Italians suffers from obesity. And childhood obesity is a real problem in the Apennines, compared to other parts of Europe.
Myth #8
Great Britain is a rainy country
The UK isn't the driest place, but it does experience excessive rainfall. Although some areas have a truly humid climate, London receives less rainfall per year than Moscow.
Myth #7
All citizens of the United Arab Emirates are very rich
The indigenous people are actually wealthy. But about 85% of the population there are immigrants. In fact, about two-thirds of Arabs living in the UAE come from neighboring countries.
Of course, an IT specialist and a top manager can afford a good quality of life, but ordinary blue- and white-collar workers live in very poor conditions in this very expensive country.
Myth #6
Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro was the capital for almost 200 years, but in 1960, the capital was moved to Brasília, a city founded for this purpose. Today, Rio isn't even the largest city; São Paulo is much larger.
Myth #5
In Germany, people are very punctual and everything goes according to schedule.
Punctuality is part of German culture, but as is the case worldwide, old cultural boundaries and traditions are disappearing. Many projects fail to meet deadlines, and according to statistics, about one-third of all trains in Germany are late.
Myth #4
Bullfighting is the most popular entertainment in Spain
Bullfighting is still held in many Spanish cities, but its popularity is not as high. Most visitors are tourists. Under pressure from activists, the Catalan Parliament banned bullfighting in the region, including Barcelona.
Myth #3
Australia is a land of eternal summer
Most people live in the Southern Hemisphere, in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Adelaide. For example, in winter, temperatures can reach 32°F (0°C) in Canberra. Furthermore, much of the continent is mountainous, covered in snow in the winter.
Myth #2
Romania is a Gypsy country