40 Fun Geography Facts And Maps That May Teach You Something New About The World

It's crazy to think people once believed the earth was flat. One step too far and you'd be sent tumbling into the depths of the abyss of who knows what or where. Thanks to the explorers who came before us and those who put their all into studying geography, we know a lot more about the world and its workings.

Geography isn't just about maps, countries and capitals. It's a fascinating melting pot of facts about the planet, the hidden connections between landscapes, climates, cultures and more. And because it's ever-changing, there's always something new to learn. A lot of which isn't found between the covers of a textbook.

There's an Instagram account that shares really cool and interesting maps and facts about the earth. Geo Facts is a wall of info for anyone from the die-hard traveler to the class geek to the average Joe or Jane who just wants to brush up on their trivia ahead of the next pub quiz.

Bored Panda has put together a list of the best posts from the page for you to scroll through while you marvel at the sunrise, sunset and changing tides. Let us know your favorites by upvoting them.

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