Everything from Czech speaking Cambodian Kings, to.... Drunken Czech presidents. What's your favorite interesting fact on this list? UPDATE: Dammit, accidentally put "Australia" under "Austria"
BTW for those wondering why cambodian king speak fluent czech is that he was sent to comunist Czechoslovakia in 1962 and reason why czechoslovakia ?? cuz only this nation was willing to allow him to study and practice BALET !!! and he stayed in the country until 1975 so he had plenty of time to learn czech :) you are welcome ! : ) :D
My respect for Barbs just dropped by a huge amount. I said to myself this dude is probably the only american who doesn’t succ at geography… now i‘m not so sure about that… Just kidding, he still is better then the average american 😜🤣
I laughed so hard at the pause in France I almost choked on my coffee, love this channel, love the humor, thank you so much for the content you create ❤
Hi Barbs, I’ve been watching Geography now since 2015. I remember watching the Botswana episode aged 18 and being fascinated by the Okavango delta. I would rewatch the episode multiple times a year, (as well as all the new eps). In October 2023, aged 26, I finally went to the Okavango delta. Wild camping surrounded by elephants and giraffes. As well as flying over it in a plane. thank you for making me aware of the Delta all those years ago. It was one of the best experiences of my life. If anyone cares, I made a video of my experience there on my channel (most recent vid)
Hi I'm trying to give you some hints regarding the Yemen episode. If you search for the Geez script origin, you will be surprised to know that it was derived form the Ancient South Arabian script that was commonly used in modern day Yemen, but at one point the people in Yemen quit using it and adopted the Arabic language that can be referred to as North Arabian script that was developed from semi-nomadic Nabataean tribes modern day Jordan. Cheers!!! 🇾🇪
@@GeographyNow I'm Cuban (well not living there right now I have UA-cam) and I feel like you could make an edit of the Cuba video. Your pronunciations have improved so much and you now sometimes visit your countries for your episodes and talk to geograpeeps. You could visit Miami. Only if you want to, if you can't that's ok your videos are still amazing.
18:45 actually that 'i' ending is a nominative case thing. There are 7 cases in Georgian language and all the nouns that end with consonants have that 'i' added to them in nominative case. So for example, it goes like "Londoni", "Washingtoni", "Los Angelesi", etc. when using those words in nominative case.
Interesting, in croatian nominative case has no gramatical suffixes, nominative case is as is, the basic one, other cases have them, well it depends, have them if they need them, because there are gender, tenses and other suffixes so they can cancel each other or not be needed in the first place, when almost every word in the sentence is gramatically conditioned you tend to simplify it where you can, but gives you a huge freedom considering the word order in the sentence..
Yeah, there definitely are more interesting facts: We technically have a desert. Unlike other Slavic languages Bulgarian doesn't employ cases. The last tzar served as a prime minister
Other facts about Georgia 🇬🇪 1. Skibidi toilet was created by a UA-camr based in Georgia named Alexey Gerasimov (DaFuqBoom). 2. Joseph Stalin, one of the worst dictators in history, wasn’t Russian, he was Georgian. 3. The current Turkish president Erdogan is partly Georgian. 4. Georgia was the first country to cultivate wine
i think two interestnig facts about Brazil most people are not aware of, are the facts there are more Lebanese people in Brazil than in Lebanon itself (be them actual Lebanese, or Lebanese descendents), and that Brazil has the largeest population of Japanese descendents outside of Japan ... with ~1% of the Brazilian population having roots in japan
Update: Bhutan after Covid in 2021 imposed Tariff on the previously exempt countries like Bangladesh, Maldives and India. However instead of paying $250 per day like the rest of the world, we just have to pay $14.45 per day. I know because I went for our honeymoon there and knowing we're probably the first bunch of Indian tourists paying this tariff, hurt a lot 😢
Bhutan in 2023 introduced e-visa and daily pay is temporarily reduced to 100$ Also Bhutan is one of few countries where the former dictator (king) personally introduced democracy
Fun fact about The Netherlands that wasn't in the original video: The country has a huge bicycle culture, there are even more bikes (about 23,5 million) than people (about 17,5 million) in The Netherlands. Would be great to see that mentioned!
The country that shares the longest border with France is actually Brazil, due to French Guiana being fully integrated into France, like what Alaska is to the United States.
4:54 funfact, these enclaves were known as "Chhitmahal" in the local language(Bengali), in both Indian side of west bengal and Bangladesh. The funfact here is, the word "Chhit" literally means "Inkdrops" and "Mahal" means palace(or place in this case). So, my suspicion is, these were literally inkdrops that the British guy dopped on the map, while drawing the border. I live very close to these places(Siliguri), although never been to one.
The dabate about Puerto Williams (🇨🇱) and Ushuaia (🇦🇷) is that Puerto Williams is a small settlement with a couple of thousands of people, which does not technically apply as a city. So Ushuaia is the most southernmost city, and Puerto Williams is the most southernmost settlement.
The Indian state of maharastra has a salty circular lake that formed from a meteor impact 50,000 years ago and it turned pink for some time a few years back due to the presence of halophilic(salt loving) microbes
Also, the only natural lake in Ghana, Lake Bosumtwi, in the south of the country, was formed by a meteor impact 1.07 million years ago. It’s 10.3 km wide and the water depth is 380 m.
Hi Barbs, If you are doing a filler episode on Malaysia, here’s my explanation on the 13 states of Malaysia: 1.) Perlis: The Northernmost and the smallest state in Malaysia and is most famous for its caves the famous one being Gua Kelam and is famous for its seafoods as the main activities there is mostly fishing, also lots of paddy fields and is also famous for Wang Kelian Border Market which is located in Padang Besar bordering Thailand. The Capital of Perlis is Kangar. 2.) Kedah: Kedah is often considered a ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia as it is one of the largest producers of rice in the country and its landscapes are mostly dominated by paddy fields. They even have their own Kedah Paddy Museum, Kedah is also known for places like Bujang Valley, Alor Setar Tower, Kedah State Art Gallery and don’t forget Kedah’s most famous tourist destination and its none other than Langkawi Island, which is very famous for its beaches, Due to its breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes. Langkawi is also one of Malaysia’s duty free zones and this also means that things like alcohol are openly sold there sometimes at a cheaper price without being subjected to tax regulations. The Capitol of Kedah is Alor Setar. 3.) Penang: Consists of Penang Island and the one on the mainland known as Seberang Perai. And this also gave Penang the nickname “Pearl Of The Orient”. It was also part of the three entities of the Strait Settlements It is very famous for its rich cultures, history and UNESCO heritage sites with its colonial style buildings, temples, arts, and not to mention for its Peranakan Baba Nyonya culture which are people descended from Chinese traders whom have intermarried with local people and have created a fusion of Chinese and Malay culture and traditions, Penang is also known for being a food haven and its most famous dish being the Penang Char Kway Teow. Penang is also known as a hub for its circuit board manufacturing industry. Famous places include Penang Hill, Baba Nyonya mansion, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Fort Cornwallis, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang War Museum and many more. The Capital of Penang is George Town. 4.) Perak: Perak was famous for its history as a tin mining region and its history goes way back when the story starts with Long Jaafar, a Malay chief of Larut whom discovered tin deposits while he was bathing in a river and Since then, Perak have prospered for its tin ore mining productions and this also led to the migration of Chinese working as tin miners in Perak. These various Chinese clans began to rival one another and started vying for control over the tin industry and this led to the Larut war and Ngah Ibrahim, whom is the chief of Larut, and the son of Long Jaafar, began asking for help from a British superintendent from the British Strait Settlements named Captain Speedy to solve the dispute. Nowadays, Perak is most famous for places like Kellie’s Castle, Ipoh Railway Station, Gua Tempurong, Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan and many more. The capital of Perak is Ipoh. 5.) Selangor: Sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to Malaysia” as it hosts Malaysia’s main international airport which is Kuala Lumpur International Airport located in Sepang. It also host one of the largest seaports in Malaysia known as Port Klang. Selangor is also a major hub for commerce, industry and service sectors and has a lot of industrial areas cities like Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya and more. Places of interests include Sunway Lagoon, Batu Caves, Sepang International Circuit, Klang River, Shah Alam Stadium and Cyberjaya. Kuala Lumpur also used to the capital of Selangor but then broke off to become a Federal Territory of Malaysia. The capital of Selangor have since moved to Shah Alam. 6.) Negeri Sembilan: The state is very famous and unique as it is the only state in Malaysia which the population mostly descended from the ethnic Minangkabau groups and that is why you can mostly see a lot of Minangkabau esthetics especially in the architecture, culture and arts. Places of interest include Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan State Museum, Istana Seri Menanti and many more. Capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban. 7.) Melaka: Also known as the Historical state, Melaka was also one of the three Strait Settlements alongside Penang and Singapore. Melaka Is best known for not only its rich history but also a fusion of cultures as Melaka was considered as a hub for trading due to its strategic location in the Melaka straits and people from all over the world especially Chinese and Indian traders not only stop to trade but even intermingled and marrying the local Malay people in which the descendants became the Peranakan people not only included the Baba Nyonyas, but also the Chettis Whom are considered the Indian Peranakan which is an ethnic groups whom are descendants from early Indian traders intermarrying with the local Malay people and lastly, the Kristang people which are descendants from Portuguese settlers and colonialists. Places in Melaka include A’Famosa, Stadhuys, Jonker Street, Melaka River which is also dubbed the “Venice Of The East”, The Church Of Christ and many more. The Capital of Melaka is Melaka City. 8.) Johor: The Southernmost state in Malaysia and also borders Singapore, It is home to the busiest international land border crossing in the world. It is the only state in Malaysia to have two coastline which are the Melaka Straits to the west and the South China Sea to the east. Johor is the only state in Malaysia to have its own Royal Military Force which protects and serve the Sultan Of Johor and is the oldest active force in Malaysia founded in 1886. Some of Johor’s famous attractions include Muar, Desaru Water Park, Kukup Fishing Village, Kota Tinggi Waterfalls, Rawa Island and more. The Capital of Johor is Johor Bahru. 9.) Pahang: The third largest state in Malaysia and the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. And this makes it the most geographically diverse state with vast natural rainforests which is home to diverse flora and faunas. So this is also the reason why Pahang has many national parks and reserves and the most famous one being Taman Negara, Gunung Tahan Wildlife Park, and more. Pahang is also famous for places like Genting Highlands which is home to Genting Theme Park and Resorts, Cameron Highlands which is famous for its mountainous climate which makes it suitable for planting certain fruits including strawberries, passion fruits and also tea plantations, Bukit Tinggi French Village and Fraser Hill and also Tioman Island The Capital of Pahang is Kuantan. 10.) Kelantan: Kelantan is sort of like the Aceh of Malaysia as it is the one of the most conservative religious states governed by Sharia law with restrictions on clothing, gambling, alcohol, entertainment and etc. And this is also why Kelantan is the only state in Malaysia to have no cinemas and entertainment outlets, Besides that, Kelantan is most well known for its agricultural economy and is home to the most famous Gua Musang cave which is surrounded by limestone hills and popular with rock climbers and cave explorers. Kelantan is also famous for its beaches, handicrafts, marketplace and more. Places include Seri Khadijah Market, Kelantan State Museum, Istana Jahar, Wat Phothivihan, Sultan Ismail Petra Arch and many more. Capital of Kelantan is Kota Bharu. 11.) Terengganu: It is basically Kelantan’s little brother trying to follow in his elder brother’s footsteps, also a highly religious and conservative oriented state with heavy restrictions on alcohol, gambling and entertainment. Terengganu is famous for being the hub for petrochemicals and the largest complex can be found in Kerteh it is also famous for its scenic islands, pristine beaches, traditional arts and craft which includes kite flying contests and also producers of Batiks and Songkok. Places of interests includes Tasik Kenyir, Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Perhentian Island, Redang Island and many more. The Capital of Terengganu is Kuala Terengganu. 12.) Sarawak: The largest state in Malaysia and one of the two special states located in East Malaysia along with Sabah, it has one of the most unique histories, culture and status as it is one of the founding states of the Malaysian Federation alongside Sabah, Malaya and Singapore in 1963 which means that the state has certain autonomy and rights enshrined to Sarawak via the Malaysian Agreement 1963 which includes immigration in which Malaysians from outside Sarawak must bring a passport or IC to enter Sarawak and have a work permit if they want to work in the state. It is the only state in Malaysia to have a Christian majority population and have no official religion and this also explains why Sarawak recently also has a lot of separatist movements. Sarawak is famous for the Gawai festival and also famous for its lush rainforests, flora and fauna including the famous rafflesia flower and the Rhinoceros hornbills which gave Sarawak the nickname “Land Of The Hornbills”. Places of interest includes Damai Beach, Sarawak Cultural Village, Niah Cave, Semenggoh Wildlife Reerve, Mulu National Park, Niah Cave and more. The capital of Sarawak is Kuching. 13.) Sabah: Also known as “Land Below The Wind”, it is the Easternmost state in Malaysia and also one of the two special states along with Sarawak and just like Sarawak, it is also a founding state of Malaysia alongside Malaya and Singapore. Sabah also has its own laws and distinct governance different from Peninsular Malaysia including autonomy over its own immigration and more enshrined under the Malaysian Agreement 1963. Sabah is best known for its natural diversity, beaches and also its seafood.. Places of interest in Sabah includes the famous Gunung Kinabalu. Sepilok National Park, The Edge of Borneo, Sipadan Island, Tanjung Aru Beach and more. The Capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu.
I didn't end up learning Arabic very well, but my first teacher was Egyptian just like you said! Also if you're ever in DC, the Georgian restaurant Supra has amazing Khachapuri.
I think the Georgian alphabet is one of the nicest looking alphabets and reminds me of the Tengwar script invented by JRR Tolkien for the Lord of the Rings. Although I've never heard it mentioned, I bet he was inspired by the Georgian alphabet in the same way he was inspired by the Finnish and Welsh languages when he was creating the Elvish languages.
I think I can actually explain why a lot of Georgian words end in -i. So, Georgian noun declension in its grammar is based off of what letter a word ends in. One group's -a and -e, one group's -i, -o, -u, and the final being any consonant. When a noun ends in a consonant, a final -i is added, usually in its dictionary form (which, yeah, seems to cause some confusion to learners like me whether a word is consonant final or -i, -o, -u final). Chakhapuri is an example of a consonant final word, actually. it's technically just "chakhapur-," but it usually can't be without an ending in dictionary form. Although, I've seen names in Georgian ending in a consonant without -i. Again, I'm just a learner, so anything could be wrong.
Barbs, I watched every of your video ever since I think Albania episode, you even had me featured in Georgia episode, but as a Georgian to see a Georgian flag as a thumbnail I instantly clicked and then I saw your t-shirt! Have to say I am pleasantly surprised and proud even though I’m typing this comment before watching it fully yet! I know you went briefly to Georgia after you visited Armenia, but you should definitely come one more time and properly experience the country and culture, may be if I’ll be in Georgia by that time I can be your guide! Hope you’ll read this comment. keep on good work! thank you
Puerto Williams... I guess it tells a story about who passed by? Back in the days, there was this Ice Hockey Championship in Quebec City and the Dane fans, while their team had no chances to win, were so loud it made the city fall in love with the team. They were the talk of the town on the radio.
Thanks for calling out kiiking! When my family and I were visiting Estonia, we took a train into the center of the country to try the sport. It's really hard, and a ton of fun!
The most interesting fact I can think about Australia, is that despite being an island state, Tasmania still shares a land border with Victoria, and it was by accident!
Maybe when the series ends you could talk about how many things have changed in each country since you made their episodes. Barbados republic, Indian exclave exchange, a lot has happened in a short time
Gamsahabnida for your very very interesting and educational channell. I have learned a lot and like your way of presenting the whole. I wish you and your family well.
Poor Austria. Getting overshadowed by Australia yet again. XD But what's with the "Subtitle" at 5:17?? I officially nominate myself to proofread your videos. You are very, very good at what you do, and I love your videos, but...!
I swear Croatia has the most badass geographical shape in the whole world, it looks like a dagger, or some kind of tool, or some weapon, or a logo for a sports/outdoor equipment company. Idk, but it seriously looks awesome.
Another interesting fact about the last Jew in Afghanistan. The name Simitnov ends with -ov, which is the typical ending for russian surnames. He or his father probably got this einding during the soviets.
Everything from Czech speaking Cambodian Kings, to.... Drunken Czech presidents. What's your favorite interesting fact on this list?
UPDATE: Dammit, accidentally put "Australia" under "Austria"
Hi
Mistake. You put Australia instead of Austria
@@cjshow-zp6nhPanjang sangat woi 🗿
Hey, we have a decent president now, why do you have to remind us the one with virus? 😂
@@sEEKllsevN you are new on the internet, aren´t you?
BTW for those wondering why cambodian king speak fluent czech is that he was sent to comunist Czechoslovakia in 1962 and reason why czechoslovakia ?? cuz only this nation was willing to allow him to study and practice BALET !!! and he stayed in the country until 1975 so he had plenty of time to learn czech :) you are welcome ! : ) :D
Why would no one else allow it?
Austria, the only country to be mistaken for Australia by Geography now at 3:56
came here to say that
As an Austrian, I am used to that by now.
@@Jonas_31 why does austria even exist? Aren't you guys just Germans? You speak German even...
@@Jonas_31you spelt Australian wrong.
My respect for Barbs just dropped by a huge amount.
I said to myself this dude is probably the only american who doesn’t succ at geography… now i‘m not so sure about that…
Just kidding, he still is better then the average american 😜🤣
I laughed so hard at the pause in France I almost choked on my coffee, love this channel, love the humor, thank you so much for the content you create ❤
Hey... Facts are facts! 😆
Hi Barbs, I’ve been watching Geography now since 2015. I remember watching the Botswana episode aged 18 and being fascinated by the Okavango delta. I would rewatch the episode multiple times a year, (as well as all the new eps). In October 2023, aged 26, I finally went to the Okavango delta. Wild camping surrounded by elephants and giraffes. As well as flying over it in a plane.
thank you for making me aware of the Delta all those years ago. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
If anyone cares, I made a video of my experience there on my channel (most recent vid)
Greetings from Georgia Barbs, keep up the good work!!! Cool T-shirt by the way :)
Needed a reason to wear it!
Hi I'm trying to give you some hints regarding the Yemen episode. If you search for the Geez script origin, you will be surprised to know that it was derived form the Ancient South Arabian script that was commonly used in modern day Yemen, but at one point the people in Yemen quit using it and adopted the Arabic language that can be referred to as North Arabian script that was developed from semi-nomadic Nabataean tribes modern day Jordan. Cheers!!! 🇾🇪
Okay THAT'S a cool fact! I mean I knew Amharic/ Tigrinya/ other Habesha langauges were Semitic but yeah, it's cool to see the connection
Woah I didn't even know Geez was originally from Yemen! I gotta learn more about these South Arabian languages, so cool!
He has to mention the famous kabbhalist Shalom Sharabi and the delicious sidr honey
@@GeographyNow I'm Cuban (well not living there right now I have UA-cam) and I feel like you could make an edit of the Cuba video. Your pronunciations have improved so much and you now sometimes visit your countries for your episodes and talk to geograpeeps. You could visit Miami. Only if you want to, if you can't that's ok your videos are still amazing.
Thank you Barbs for being you and working so hard for our education.
18:45 actually that 'i' ending is a nominative case thing.
There are 7 cases in Georgian language and all the nouns that end with consonants have that 'i' added to them in nominative case.
So for example, it goes like "Londoni", "Washingtoni", "Los Angelesi", etc. when using those words in nominative case.
Interesting, in croatian nominative case has no gramatical suffixes, nominative case is as is, the basic one, other cases have them, well it depends, have them if they need them, because there are gender, tenses and other suffixes so they can cancel each other or not be needed in the first place, when almost every word in the sentence is gramatically conditioned you tend to simplify it where you can, but gives you a huge freedom considering the word order in the sentence..
Interesting! The only language I knew having a nominative case suffix is Latvian, putting an -s at the end of the word, hence all their person names.
@@Tarfful85 Latin has it too. like that 'us' in Julius, Marcus, etc.
That explains a LOT. Yeh I figured it had something to do with the grammar but I never had time to look into it.
I´m Chilean, and i´m very proud of our dialect, it makes us unique in the Spanish Speaking world.
Igual no les entendemos ni una chucha po weon 😂
Siuuu!
As you should be! Lol
As a Morccan, i feel you@@imthenomad
Wait, in Chile you speak spanish?
The Bulgarian roses thing is mainly a tourist trap. Rose growing is relevant only to a small region in the country.
Yeah, there definitely are more interesting facts:
We technically have a desert.
Unlike other Slavic languages Bulgarian doesn't employ cases.
The last tzar served as a prime minister
Shhhh be quiet and let the tourists come
Other facts about Georgia 🇬🇪
1. Skibidi toilet was created by a UA-camr based in Georgia named Alexey Gerasimov (DaFuqBoom).
2. Joseph Stalin, one of the worst dictators in history, wasn’t Russian, he was Georgian.
3. The current Turkish president Erdogan is partly Georgian.
4. Georgia was the first country to cultivate wine
i think two interestnig facts about Brazil most people are not aware of, are the facts there are more Lebanese people in Brazil than in Lebanon itself (be them actual Lebanese, or Lebanese descendents), and that Brazil has the largeest population of Japanese descendents outside of Japan ... with ~1% of the Brazilian population having roots in japan
Update: Bhutan after Covid in 2021 imposed Tariff on the previously exempt countries like Bangladesh, Maldives and India. However instead of paying $250 per day like the rest of the world, we just have to pay $14.45 per day. I know because I went for our honeymoon there and knowing we're probably the first bunch of Indian tourists paying this tariff, hurt a lot 😢
WHOA! Didn't know that! Okay thanks for the update!
That pause after the France-fact hit me hard. As a German living close to France, i really loved that piece of knowledge 😅
Bhutan in 2023 introduced e-visa and daily pay is temporarily reduced to 100$
Also Bhutan is one of few countries where the former dictator (king) personally introduced democracy
Fun fact about The Netherlands that wasn't in the original video: The country has a huge bicycle culture, there are even more bikes (about 23,5 million) than people (about 17,5 million) in The Netherlands. Would be great to see that mentioned!
They store the extras in the canals
Because of all the rental and related services.
Kind of like guns in the US…
Wait! The Netherlands will need until the letter T appears. 😂
Do you want to create hate and call ir Holland? 😂😂😂
The country that shares the longest border with France is actually Brazil, due to French Guiana being fully integrated into France, like what Alaska is to the United States.
4:54 funfact, these enclaves were known as "Chhitmahal" in the local language(Bengali), in both Indian side of west bengal and Bangladesh. The funfact here is, the word "Chhit" literally means "Inkdrops" and "Mahal" means palace(or place in this case). So, my suspicion is, these were literally inkdrops that the British guy dopped on the map, while drawing the border. I live very close to these places(Siliguri), although never been to one.
Always interesting and fun content, thank you Geography Now🥰 🥰 greetings from Georgia 🇬🇪❤❤️🥰
I was chilling at home and now I want to come back to Georgia so badly to have a Khachapuri.
The dabate about Puerto Williams (🇨🇱) and Ushuaia (🇦🇷) is that Puerto Williams is a small settlement with a couple of thousands of people, which does not technically apply as a city. So Ushuaia is the most southernmost city, and Puerto Williams is the most southernmost settlement.
Sure sure, but HEY! Still more South LOL
The Indian state of maharastra has a salty circular lake that formed from a meteor impact 50,000 years ago and it turned pink for some time a few years back due to the presence of halophilic(salt loving) microbes
Also, the only natural lake in Ghana, Lake Bosumtwi, in the south of the country, was formed by a meteor impact 1.07 million years ago. It’s 10.3 km wide and the water depth is 380 m.
Hi Barbs, If you are doing a filler episode on Malaysia, here’s my explanation on the 13 states of Malaysia:
1.) Perlis: The Northernmost and the smallest state in Malaysia and is most famous for its caves the famous one being Gua Kelam and is famous for its seafoods as the main activities there is mostly fishing, also lots of paddy fields and is also famous for Wang Kelian Border Market which is located in Padang Besar bordering Thailand. The Capital of Perlis is Kangar.
2.) Kedah: Kedah is often considered a ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia as it is one of the largest producers of rice in the country and its landscapes are mostly dominated by paddy fields. They even have their own Kedah Paddy Museum, Kedah is also known for places like Bujang Valley, Alor Setar Tower, Kedah State Art Gallery and don’t forget Kedah’s most famous tourist destination and its none other than Langkawi Island, which is very famous for its beaches, Due to its breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes. Langkawi is also one of Malaysia’s duty free zones and this also means that things like alcohol are openly sold there sometimes at a cheaper price without being subjected to tax regulations. The Capitol of Kedah is Alor Setar.
3.) Penang: Consists of Penang Island and the one on the mainland known as Seberang Perai. And this also gave Penang the nickname “Pearl Of The Orient”. It was also part of the three entities of the Strait Settlements It is very famous for its rich cultures, history and UNESCO heritage sites with its colonial style buildings, temples, arts, and not to mention for its Peranakan Baba Nyonya culture which are people descended from Chinese traders whom have intermarried with local people and have created a fusion of Chinese and Malay culture and traditions, Penang is also known for being a food haven and its most famous dish being the Penang Char Kway Teow. Penang is also known as a hub for its circuit board manufacturing industry. Famous places include Penang Hill, Baba Nyonya mansion, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Fort Cornwallis, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang War Museum and many more. The Capital of Penang is George Town.
4.) Perak: Perak was famous for its history as a tin mining region and its history goes way back when the story starts with Long Jaafar, a Malay chief of Larut whom discovered tin deposits while he was bathing in a river and Since then, Perak have prospered for its tin ore mining productions and this also led to the migration of Chinese working as tin miners in Perak. These various Chinese clans began to rival one another and started vying for control over the tin industry and this led to the Larut war and Ngah Ibrahim, whom is the chief of Larut, and the son of Long Jaafar, began asking for help from a British superintendent from the British Strait Settlements named Captain Speedy to solve the dispute. Nowadays, Perak is most famous for places like Kellie’s Castle, Ipoh Railway Station, Gua Tempurong, Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan and many more. The capital of Perak is Ipoh.
5.) Selangor: Sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to Malaysia” as it hosts Malaysia’s main international airport which is Kuala Lumpur International Airport located in Sepang. It also host one of the largest seaports in Malaysia known as Port Klang. Selangor is also a major hub for commerce, industry and service sectors and has a lot of industrial areas cities like Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya and more. Places of interests include Sunway Lagoon, Batu Caves, Sepang International Circuit, Klang River, Shah Alam Stadium and Cyberjaya. Kuala Lumpur also used to the capital of Selangor but then broke off to become a Federal Territory of Malaysia. The capital of Selangor have since moved to Shah Alam.
6.) Negeri Sembilan: The state is very famous and unique as it is the only state in Malaysia which the population mostly descended from the ethnic Minangkabau groups and that is why you can mostly see a lot of Minangkabau esthetics especially in the architecture, culture and arts. Places of interest include Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan State Museum, Istana Seri Menanti and many more. Capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban.
7.) Melaka: Also known as the Historical state, Melaka was also one of the three Strait Settlements alongside Penang and Singapore. Melaka Is best known for not only its rich history but also a fusion of cultures as Melaka was considered as a hub for trading due to its strategic location in the Melaka straits and people from all over the world especially Chinese and Indian traders not only stop to trade but even intermingled and marrying the local Malay people in which the descendants became the Peranakan people not only included the Baba Nyonyas, but also the Chettis Whom are considered the Indian Peranakan which is an ethnic groups whom are descendants from early Indian traders intermarrying with the local Malay people and lastly, the Kristang people which are descendants from Portuguese settlers and colonialists. Places in Melaka include A’Famosa, Stadhuys, Jonker Street, Melaka River which is also dubbed the “Venice Of The East”, The Church Of Christ and many more. The Capital of Melaka is Melaka City.
8.) Johor: The Southernmost state in Malaysia and also borders Singapore, It is home to the busiest international land border crossing in the world. It is the only state in Malaysia to have two coastline which are the Melaka Straits to the west and the South China Sea to the east. Johor is the only state in Malaysia to have its own Royal Military Force which protects and serve the Sultan Of Johor and is the oldest active force in Malaysia founded in 1886. Some of Johor’s famous attractions include Muar, Desaru Water Park, Kukup Fishing Village, Kota Tinggi Waterfalls, Rawa Island and more. The Capital of Johor is Johor Bahru.
9.) Pahang: The third largest state in Malaysia and the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. And this makes it the most geographically diverse state with vast natural rainforests which is home to diverse flora and faunas. So this is also the reason why Pahang has many national parks and reserves and the most famous one being Taman Negara, Gunung Tahan Wildlife Park, and more. Pahang is also famous for places like Genting Highlands which is home to Genting Theme Park and Resorts, Cameron Highlands which is famous for its mountainous climate which makes it suitable for planting certain fruits including strawberries, passion fruits and also tea plantations, Bukit Tinggi French Village and Fraser Hill and also Tioman Island The Capital of Pahang is Kuantan.
10.) Kelantan: Kelantan is sort of like the Aceh of Malaysia as it is the one of the most conservative religious states governed by Sharia law with restrictions on clothing, gambling, alcohol, entertainment and etc. And this is also why Kelantan is the only state in Malaysia to have no cinemas and entertainment outlets, Besides that, Kelantan is most well known for its agricultural economy and is home to the most famous Gua Musang cave which is surrounded by limestone hills and popular with rock climbers and cave explorers. Kelantan is also famous for its beaches, handicrafts, marketplace and more. Places include Seri Khadijah Market, Kelantan State Museum, Istana Jahar, Wat Phothivihan, Sultan Ismail Petra Arch and many more. Capital of Kelantan is Kota Bharu.
11.) Terengganu: It is basically Kelantan’s little brother trying to follow in his elder brother’s footsteps, also a highly religious and conservative oriented state with heavy restrictions on alcohol, gambling and entertainment. Terengganu is famous for being the hub for petrochemicals and the largest complex can be found in Kerteh it is also famous for its scenic islands, pristine beaches, traditional arts and craft which includes kite flying contests and also producers of Batiks and Songkok. Places of interests includes Tasik Kenyir, Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Perhentian Island, Redang Island and many more. The Capital of Terengganu is Kuala Terengganu.
12.) Sarawak: The largest state in Malaysia and one of the two special states located in East Malaysia along with Sabah, it has one of the most unique histories, culture and status as it is one of the founding states of the Malaysian Federation alongside Sabah, Malaya and Singapore in 1963 which means that the state has certain autonomy and rights enshrined to Sarawak via the Malaysian Agreement 1963 which includes immigration in which Malaysians from outside Sarawak must bring a passport or IC to enter Sarawak and have a work permit if they want to work in the state. It is the only state in Malaysia to have a Christian majority population and have no official religion and this also explains why Sarawak recently also has a lot of separatist movements. Sarawak is famous for the Gawai festival and also famous for its lush rainforests, flora and fauna including the famous rafflesia flower and the Rhinoceros hornbills which gave Sarawak the nickname “Land Of The Hornbills”. Places of interest includes Damai Beach, Sarawak Cultural Village, Niah Cave, Semenggoh Wildlife Reerve, Mulu National Park, Niah Cave and more. The capital of Sarawak is Kuching.
13.) Sabah: Also known as “Land Below The Wind”, it is the Easternmost state in Malaysia and also one of the two special states along with Sarawak and just like Sarawak, it is also a founding state of Malaysia alongside Malaya and Singapore. Sabah also has its own laws and distinct governance different from Peninsular Malaysia including autonomy over its own immigration and more enshrined under the Malaysian Agreement 1963. Sabah is best known for its natural diversity, beaches and also its seafood.. Places of interest in Sabah includes the famous Gunung Kinabalu. Sepilok National Park, The Edge of Borneo, Sipadan Island, Tanjung Aru Beach and more. The Capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu.
I think pahang is a bit more conservative than rest of the States if excluding terranganu and kelantan.
Either way, Malaysia is nice country
FYI: Melaka was once a part of the Dutch East Indies from 1645 until 1825.
I think Peranakan Penang are the most westernized Peranakan in Malaysia
These are some very cool facts! Also, I really wanted to get that Georgia Alphabet shirt myself. Can't wait for part 2!
It was sent in from a subscriber on Flag/ fan day!
@@GeographyNow Oh, I bet it was! I've seen a few of those videos. You gets get so many cool stuff all around the world!
As a Dominican/Chilean I can confirm that we are the fastest speaking Spanish people and have the most distinct Spanish accent of the Americas.
Cuan particular debes ser en esta vida para justo ser de esas dos nacionalidades?... Naciste rapero hermano 😂
@@omargabrielparedesruiz6051 de hecho en mi pueblo natal había otra familia de Chilenos/Dominicanos
Cool T-shirt! greetings from Georgia 🇬🇪
3:55 no way that even you wrote beneath the Austrian flag "Australia" I live there and it happens every time 😂
Georgia is such a fascinating place, and I would love to have that t-shirt.
Learning that Cambodian king can speak Czech is most random thing i heard today, did somebody dared him to learn it while he was drunk by Czech beers
LOL
he studied in czechoslovakia at prague university
I believe he trained as a ballet dancer (singer?) in Czechoslovakia (also pretty random).
He was a student in Prague, so thats why he speak czech
I didn't end up learning Arabic very well, but my first teacher was Egyptian just like you said! Also if you're ever in DC, the Georgian restaurant Supra has amazing Khachapuri.
I think the Georgian alphabet is one of the nicest looking alphabets and reminds me of the Tengwar script invented by JRR Tolkien for the Lord of the Rings. Although I've never heard it mentioned, I bet he was inspired by the Georgian alphabet in the same way he was inspired by the Finnish and Welsh languages when he was creating the Elvish languages.
It's seriously the coolest. I love it.
@@GeographyNow YOU'RE LUCKY YOU SAID "ALPHABET". Tibetan is a much cooler-looking script. ...but it's an Abugida. :|
what do you think about javanese script? not javascript.
@@rizkyadiyanto7922 I've heard of it, but don't remember what it looks like.
A lot of words end in "i" in Georgian because it's a grammar rule.
The nominative case for Continents.
I think I can actually explain why a lot of Georgian words end in -i.
So, Georgian noun declension in its grammar is based off of what letter a word ends in. One group's -a and -e, one group's -i, -o, -u, and the final being any consonant. When a noun ends in a consonant, a final -i is added, usually in its dictionary form (which, yeah, seems to cause some confusion to learners like me whether a word is consonant final or -i, -o, -u final). Chakhapuri is an example of a consonant final word, actually. it's technically just "chakhapur-," but it usually can't be without an ending in dictionary form. Although, I've seen names in Georgian ending in a consonant without -i.
Again, I'm just a learner, so anything could be wrong.
HERES AN IDEA - you should redo all of your episodes from A-D considering they're only about 10 mins long and essentially a different format
Barbs, I watched every of your video ever since I think Albania episode, you even had me featured in Georgia episode, but as a Georgian to see a Georgian flag as a thumbnail I instantly clicked and then I saw your t-shirt! Have to say I am pleasantly surprised and proud even though I’m typing this comment before watching it fully yet! I know you went briefly to Georgia after you visited Armenia, but you should definitely come one more time and properly experience the country and culture, may be if I’ll be in Georgia by that time I can be your guide! Hope you’ll read this comment. keep on good work! thank you
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I loved this episode!!
another great video from Geography Now!!
love this format!
I see Georgian flag, I click. 🇬🇪❤️
I love this series. Thank you!
Awesome content as always.
Loved this!!! Can't wait for more!
Great video. Lots of cool facts. Looking forward to the other parts
Puerto Williams... I guess it tells a story about who passed by?
Back in the days, there was this Ice Hockey Championship in Quebec City and the Dane fans, while their team had no chances to win, were so loud it made the city fall in love with the team. They were the talk of the town on the radio.
Very good, loved it!!
umm, keep them coming, I haven't watched all your videos but definitely will watch this series
Thanks for calling out kiiking! When my family and I were visiting Estonia, we took a train into the center of the country to try the sport. It's really hard, and a ton of fun!
great video
Amazing stuff as usual
Very cool, Barbs. Thanks. ❤❤❤❤❤ i enjoyed a lot. ❤
The most interesting fact I can think about Australia, is that despite being an island state, Tasmania still shares a land border with Victoria, and it was by accident!
The Gabonese site of Oklo is the only place on earth where nuclear fission occurs naturally
This was the coolest thing ever. Thank you!
Can't wait for part 2🎉
Maybe when the series ends you could talk about how many things have changed in each country since you made their episodes. Barbados republic, Indian exclave exchange, a lot has happened in a short time
There have been so many updates since the beginning…
What an interesting video thank you!
3:35 Wow Australia's got a new flag and new location.
3:56 Australia under Austrian flag😂
Cool video, Barb!
good video!
Bro, you're awesome
Nice video!
thanks, very interesting! საქართველოს გაუმარჯოს!
How many consonants in a row is that lol
Great idea Barbinator! Look forward to more
Loved this
* Angola is in fact not the only African country with an exclave, Malawi has two islands that lay fully within the undisputed borders of Mozambique.
Islands don’t count
Gamsahabnida for your very very interesting and educational channell. I have learned a lot and like your way of presenting the whole. I wish you and your family well.
As someone who's been a subscriber since the Bangladesh episode (Indian Bengali here), this video was like a revision before exams
The France fact explains all the revolutions 17:48
Almost at 17:89 as well, but as a french man, i don't feel myself violent at all....
Thanks so much for doing this video!! I love all your videos!! I always recommend your videos to everyone because they are so fun to watch !!❤❤❤
Love interesting facts
I love knowledge and learning more.
I love international information. Interesting. Thank you so much 🎉
Now this is interesting
3:55 the text says Australia instead of Austria lol
the clips from the old episodes are so nostalgic🥲
1:40
It’s Hoxha, not Xoxha
always a Pog day when barbs uploads
Geography now is the best channel on youtube!
1:38 misspelled "enver hoxha" i was just to point that out
To do list:
1. Learn Czech
2. Grow a mullet
3. Board a train to Prague
3:56 Is the "Austria" intentionally misspelled "Australia" as an easteregg-ish joke or is it an actual mistake?
This is like a recap episode before the finale in anime
This one phrase could be the mantra of this channel 0:34
The France bit about the parasite in their brains and aggressive tendencies made me laugh way too much - but then I'm British, so I would! ;)
Yeah and yet France only got 1/6 of the US homicide rate.
You bet!
For everyone else's reference, not every British person is "HAHA FRANCE BAD"
@@Iscannonand when we are, it's mostly just for the memes 😉
It seems to be a fan favorite 🤣🤣
Poor Austria. Getting overshadowed by Australia yet again. XD But what's with the "Subtitle" at 5:17?? I officially nominate myself to proofread your videos. You are very, very good at what you do, and I love your videos, but...!
I swear Croatia has the most badass geographical shape in the whole world, it looks like a dagger, or some kind of tool, or some weapon, or a logo for a sports/outdoor equipment company. Idk, but it seriously looks awesome.
That shirt is lovely. I know it would spark conversation in my small US town. Could certainly help me learn the alphabet.
I watch every episode! Multiple times!
Another interesting fact about the last Jew in Afghanistan. The name Simitnov ends with -ov, which is the typical ending for russian surnames. He or his father probably got this einding during the soviets.
4:11 Tanks from Azerbaijan bro nice video luck you 🇦🇿
I'm lucky enough to have seen this video before it got published 5 minutes ago.
3:55 Australia, lmao🤣
Bhutan’s $250 per day fee may sound steep but it covers food, Accomodation, a private vehicle and personal tour guide - kind of a tourist package!
Great video! I stopped watching for a while but this video is really great! :)
So happy that Cape Verde was featured in the "you may have missed things if you haven't watched all episodes" teaser 😁
Lol, Love giving Cape Verde some more recognition
8:04 not me thinking he was gonna say rose toy😭😭
2:44 Are you forgeting about Malawi's two islands in Mozambique????
(even they are exclaves???? idk)
Ehhhhhh I only go by landmass exclaves since water is more of an EEZ thing
Anyone notice how he wrote Australia for Austria
Man Barbs, you missed a golden opportunity to insert Keith after the head whipping part. Whooooo!