Pattaya Thailand's famous Pattaya Beach only became famous during World War II, when it was developed as a recreation destination for American GIs based in the Far East. New Zealand Of the many birds found only in New Zealand, the flightless Kiwi is one. New Zealand New Zealand shares it reputation of being snake-free with only two other island countries in the world - Ireland and New Caledonia. Only one reptile has been found here - a harmless lizard called 'tuatara', which belongs to the age of the dinosaur. England Why do the English drive on the left side? Centuries ago, when people rode horses, a man preferred to have his sword between him and whoever might be coming from the opposite direction. So, since most people were right-handed, they rode on the left side of the road. That has continued to this day!