The Ottoman Turks introduced the "Devshirme" practice in Bosnia also known as child levy or blood tax. The taking of small Christian children from their families with the aim of converting them.
Australia's wildlife is unique, from cuddly marsupials like koalas, quokkas, wombats, and kangaroos to dangerous creatures like the blue-ringed octopus and the funnel-web spider.
Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site in Albania, is home to some of the most significant ruins in the country, spanning 2,500 years of history across the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras, with its origins dating back to the 3rd century BC.
Contrary to the norm in most countries, Albanians have a unique way of signaling "yes" and "no". They shake their head to indicate agreement while nodding means disagreement.
In Albania, it is a popular pastime for individuals to take a leisurely walk in the evening. In some towns, certain roads are even closed off to traffic to allow locals to stroll safely.
What makes this country so distinctive and special is that nature has gifted Albania generously with mountains in such a small area and amazing coastal landscapes not far away.
Albanian citizens can be found in numerous countries such as Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and the United States.
With about 7.5 million speakers, Albanian forms its own branch within the Indo-European languages and is not closely related to any other modern language.
