Bunch of facts

1. It is believed that the White Dog, official symbol of the country, is a commemoration of a first animal brought to the islands by the colonists.
2. Despite being a duchy, the state recognizes no noble titles. The Grand Duke and his closest kin are the only members of nobility.
3. The national plant is the coconut palm. National colours are blue, white and green.
4. According to the legends of the natives of Puntiana, the islands on which the country is located were created when tears of the Moon fell into the sea. They are said to lie in the centre of the world. The original inhabitants were supposedly beings known as "people of the storm", who have left in order to sail to the edges of the world.
5. Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Puntiana. Country also hosts a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
6. Puntiana is famous for its castles - a number of those were constructed in modern times, either as tourist attractions, or as residences of the wealthy.
7. Puntiana has a thriving film industry, producing mainly soap operas and melodramas, some of which achieved quite a success in the world.
8. Each year, country hosts the conference of Pacific Astronomical Union.
9. Etymology of Puntiana is unclear and the original usage of the name has not been properly traced. It has been proposed to originate from the name of the ancient kingdom of Punt or from the name of Pontius Pilate.
10. Fleetwood Mac is insanely popular in Puntiana, with all of band's records still selling extremely well.