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1. This nation is almost entirely made up of mountains and dense forest
2. The capital sprawls out between the mountains and the coastline, but it is also surprisingly dense
3. This country has amongst the highest life expectancy in the world
4. Historically it operated a policy of isolationism, limiting relations and trade, for 265 years - up until 1868
5. There are some wonderful wildlife attractions, including macaques, cranes, deer and a whole island of rabbits
6. It is made up of 4 main islands, but more than 6000 smaller islands in total, some 260 are inhabited
7. There is an affinity for vending machines, with more than 5 million nationwide selling a variety of foods, drinks and products
8. The first high-speed rail system was established here in 1965 - a rail system able to top out near 200mph
9. The tallest mountain, Mount Fuji, is considered a Shinto sacred site
10. The flag, a simple but iconic design, represents the rising sun

Which famous long-distance trail in Scotland runs from Milngavie to Fort William, crossing the Scottish Highlands?

A stunning structure constructed in 2002 to link the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, this incredibly efficient piece of engineering relies on Archimede's principle to keep the effort required to a minimum. Even if you aren't fascinated by the science of it all, this modern marvel is still a spectacular sight to behold.

What was the name of the group that led a brief rebellion in June against Russian leader Vladimir Putin?

How many bones are there in a typical human hand?

An icon of English royalty who presided over England for some 36 years, known for their extremely rotund figure and for making sweeping changes to the nation. This leader engaged in plenty of wars, including a failed campaign against Scotland (the last of its kind prior to the merging of the Scottish and English crowns) as well as multiple campaigns in France, but the removal of people they didn't like from within their own court as well as dissidents and heretics within the country was equally brutal - it is estimated more than 50,000 died by their order. Of course, they may well be best known for their 6 spouses, some of which met an untimely end whereas for others, they needed to reinvent Christianity and leave Catholicism in order to found the church of England and be able to divorce 2 of those 6 - as many as they had beheaded.

Where would you find the Inland Taipan, considered the most toxic of any snake?