5. In 2007, Scotland spent £125,000 devising a new national slogan. The winning entry was: ‘Welcome to Scotland’.
Switzerland FactsToilet Duck, cellophane and the division sign (÷) were all invented in Switzerland.
Somalia FactsIn Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, there is only one flower shop.
Ghana FactsFrom 1974 to 1976, Shirley Temple was US Ambassador to Ghana.
Greece FactsGreece is the only country in the world whose name contains none of the letters in the word ‘Olympiads’.
Netherlands FactsThere are more people living in mobile homes in the US than live in the whole of the Netherlands.
Luxembourg FactsLuxembourg is the only country in the world ruled by a Grand Duke.
Germany FactsIn some parts of Germany, it is illegal to show The Life of Brian on Good Friday.
Philippines FactsSexmoan, a small fishing town in the Philippines, changed its name in 1991 to Sasmuan.