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The Earth is everything but boring - from looming hilltops to inviting valleys, it is full of interesting places to see and to be in. And although looking at pictures of the most interesting geographical points of the Earth might already seem like an exciting enough thing to do, wait until you read our list of these incredible geography facts! So, yeah, this is our list dedicated exclusively to interesting geography, facts about geography, and all the gorgeous places we have here on our home planet.
Besides loads of unbelievable facts about things like mountains, rivers, and gorges, there’s also a category in our list that might be labeled as fun geography facts. And the thing that makes them entertaining is, for the most part, the factor of disbelief. Like, did you know that there’s a place that’s even higher than Mount Everest? Now that’s worthy of a chuckle! Well, at least to us, since we love to be astonished and discover something new about the Earth daily. So, treat these interesting geography facts both as learning material and a source of entertainment, but be careful of falling into a rabbit hole of extensive googling once you encounter a cool fact that basically mesmerizes you.
The best part is that you won’t have to scale mountains or cross oceans to find the most interesting geography trivia - it’s all here on this list. In fact, just a tiny little scroll below! Once you’re there, be sure to rank the interesting facts, so the most incredible ones find their way to the top of this list. And after that, just one more thing left - share this article with your friends!
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#1
Lions Are Extinct In 26 Countries In Africa
Kings of the jungle, lions once ruled the continent of Africa and were even present on the European continent, before they were driven out. According to official records, lions are extinct not only in Europe but also in 26 African countries. It’s sad to imagine how much of the lion population has been wipped out.
Panda Boi 3 years ago
The saddest part is that throphy hunters will probably double their efforts to shoot a lion before they go extinct.
Jaaawn 3 years ago
Trophy hunters should be shot and mounted themselves. Absolute beasts of a human being.
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RedMarbles 2 years ago
This lion is so gorgeous and unscathed I thought he must be in a sanctuary or protected reserve. Looked into it and this is from the Okonjima Nature Reserve, home to the Africat Foundation, a non-profit organisation for the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores and other endangered species.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
yup! I have absolutely no idea where that came from either. Kinda like how I thought for a long time that tigers lived in the savannah with the lions who I knew didn't actually live in the jungle
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Chewie Baron 2 years ago
When they dug the foundations for the fountains in Trafalgar Square, they found fossils of lions and hippos.
Laura Stanciu 3 years ago
This should be higher. This shows how much people have distroied the earth.
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#2
The Largest Concentration Of Lakes Is In Canada, With Over 879,000 Lakes
Second by size but first with the number of lakes, Canada outmatches every other nation with the number of lakes it has. A survey found that Canada has the most lakes per square kilometer in the entire world. Canada is home to an astounding 62% of the 1.42 million lakes globally, with a size greater than 0.1 square kilometers.
David Paterson 2 years ago
I can't help but wonder how many lakes in Canada and Alaska still exist in mid winter. I think I'll have a go at counting the number of salt lakes in Australia, well up in the thousands.
Load More Replies... Vuun 2 years ago
I would have thought this is Finland hands down, but apparently most Finnish "lakes" don't meet the 0.1km² threshold.
Vuun 2 years ago (edited)
Apparently fresh water surface area is greater in Finland, though, but surprisingly close (in my mind). Canada 9% - Finland 10%. Edit. I'm also surprised how competitive this made me feel. :D There's not much else going on, so being the "lake country" is a big part of Finnish national identity.
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Jared Gasper 2 years ago
Alaska has 3 million (look it up), so I think this count is either low or this isn't a fact.
#3
Sudan Has More Ancient Pyramids Than Egypt
There are a lot of interesting facts surrounding the pyramids. The Giza pyramids are just some of the oldest pyramids in the world. In fact, Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt.
Apparently, there are 138 pyramids in Egypt and 200–255 pyramids in Sudan. Interestingly, the pyramids in the latter were not built by ancient Egyptians, who may have moved further south.
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
They were inspired by Egyptian culture, after the Egyptians stopped creating burial pyramids. The Nubian pyramids were first built in 751BC, and they are lovely.
AffenpinscherMom 2 years ago
How ironic! I literally just helped my 11 year old son with a project about this. Check out pyramids of Meroe.
Peeka_Mimi 2 years ago
There are more pyramids in Central and South America than Egypt and Sudan.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
The tradition to build pyramids came to the Sudan while / after the era of the Black Pharaohs (25th Dynasty, from 744 to 656 BC) . They are smaller and were placed like tombstones rather than being used to place corpses inside of them
#4
There Are No Mosquitos In Iceland
Who likes mosquitoes? Probably no one. Lucky for you, Iceland is free of them. Although they are widespread in other nations, they aren’t in Iceland. Because of the chilly climate, mosquitoes can't enter Iceland and cannot deposit their eggs on the ground, preventing them from colonizing the island.
Boe 3 years ago
In my experience, when camping next to Lake Mýatn (literally meaning mosquito water) named after the huge quantity of mosquitos in the summer, there are quite a few. We also found out its not them but the tiny black flies that keep stinging you. So make sure to slap the right one.
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
Mosquitos deposit their eggs in water or marshy wet areas, not in the ground. Just saying.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
A good thing, because Iceland doesn't have bats, except for the occasional ones that travel there via ships or the jet stream.
#5
A Town In Nebraska Has A Single Resident
It seems that one person can make a town. Located in Nebraska, Monowi might be the smallest town in the United States. The only resident of Monowi, Nebraska, is 84-year-old Elsie Eiler, who pays her taxes and issues her alcohol license.
Veronica Rabbit 2 years ago
Elsie Eiler sounds like a book character. I also want to meet her.
Henry Russell 2 years ago
she is so cool she is the mayor cook bartender and tax collecter she also does all the paperwork , which keeps here being a town all by herself with no help and shes 84
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#6
Diomede Islands 2.4 Miles (4 Km) Apart Are 20 Hours Apart
Time zones can be strange and create strange situations. The Diomede Islands are only separated by 4 km (2.4 mi), yet due to the International Date Line running across them, they are not only in different time zones but also 20 hours apart.
A.M. Pierre 2 years ago
Honest question - why would it be 20 hours and not 23 hours? I don't know of any other place where crossing into a new time zone would make you jump 4 hours instead of 1.
Robert T 2 years ago (edited)
Timezones are not straight lines on a map. They zigzag. Countries can span multiple timezones, but some choose to settle on one and the timezone map zigzags round it. There are even countries that use half hour offsets. The Diomede Islands are in the Bering Strait and one belongs to Russia and the other to America. They will likely adopt the timezone nearest to them rather than having one of their own (they are tiny).
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Heffalump 2 years ago
If you look at them on the map, you'll see that they're in the Bering straits. The westernmost island is in the far east of the world, the easternmost is in the far west. I hope that makes it entirely clear. ;-)
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Kentucky Has More Caves Than Any Other Place On Earth
While Kentucky might be known today as being the homeplace of Kentucky whiskey, it is also a host to more caves than any other place on Earth. The longest cave system, known as Mammoth Cave National Park, is located in this east coast state. So get your gear, get those tickets and go explore (with a guide, of course) just how deep this state goes.
StarlightPanda! 2 years ago
My husband is from the very Nothern part of Kentucky, and parts of it are absolutely part of the East Coast, as well as part of the Eastern Time Zone.
Upstaged75 2 years ago (edited)
Fun fact - my mom and I got "trapped" in a Kentucky (which is NOT on the east cost BTW) cave when I was 6 years old. We were visiting family and they took us on a cave tour. Except I was afraid of the dark and decided I wanted to leave. So my mom took me back to the entrance only to find it was chained shut with a gate and padlock. The group was too far away for us to follow and we didn't have a light, so we stood there and yelled for help. My mom banged on the gate with a rock to try and get someone's attention. I of course was sobbing my eyes out. We really thought we were trapped there......for about 15 minutes until the next tour came alone and the guide unlocked the gate. :) I haven't been in a cave since.
Jordi Sharpe 2 years ago
There's a metal album by Panopticon called Kentucky, about the coal mining trade.
#8
You Can Go Inside A Volcanic Magma Chamber In Iceland
Iceland — the volcano nation. If you ever visit this island, be sure to visit the volcanic magma chamber that is open to tourists. A volcano's magma chamber is frequently referred to as its heart. That is where all the "bad stuff" happens. The only notable exception to this is the Þríhnúkagígur volcano, where the magma in the chamber appears to have vanished.
David Paterson 2 years ago
If I remember correctly, it was this specific chamber on Iceland the inspired the Jules Verne novel "Journey to the centre of the Earth" written in 1864.
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#9
Papua New Guinea Has 840 Languages
Australia might have the largest number of rocks within its borders, but Papua New Guinea takes the title of having the most languages, with 840 active languages. Second place goes to Indonesia, which has 711 surviving languages. Nigeria comes in third with 520 surviving languages.
DaisyGirl 3 years ago
It is actually 850 languages but could be higher as not fully known the unique dialects of remote tribes in the Highlands
Strahd Ivarius 2 years ago
if they are in the Highlands, don't they count as Scotland's languages?
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#10
The Tallest Waterfall In The World Is Tugela Falls
In the KwaZulu-Natal Province of the Republic of South Africa, the Drakensberg of Royal Natal National Park is home to the complex of seasonal waterfalls known as Tugela Falls. With an uninterrupted leap of 411 m (1348.43 ft) and a total drop of 947 m (3106.96 ft), it may be the tallest waterfall on Earth, according to some measurements.
Badulesia 2 years ago
Agreed. The answer may depend on the number of leaps considered: single or several.
Load More Replies... The Original Bruno 2 years ago
In case you were wondering what's so special about Niagara, Horseshoe Falls is the largest (most volume) free-fall waterfall in the world, with an annual flow about 2.3 times that of Victoria Falls. Five other rivers have cataracts of MUCH higher flow rate, but none of them actually includes any free-falling water. The largest, Inga Falls, is more of a rapids.
#11
The Largest Desert In The World Is Antarctica
Antarctica is the largest desert? Something is not right. Sometimes, a desert is not only composed of sand. Deserts can be described as being a dryish place with no possibility to survive for a long period. By this description, Antarctica has one of the largest deserts on Earth. Interesting geography facts like these only showcase how Antarctica is unique as a continent.
Ryan Frundles 3 years ago
The ocean is a desert with it's life underground, and the perfect disguise above.
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
Your horse is already mad because he has no name.
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Pedantic Panda 3 years ago (edited)
Desert = less than 25cm of rain per year. Only 25% of deserts are sandy.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
The Atacama Desert fascinates me. There are parts of it which have never ever had any rain fall there in its entire existence.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago (edited)
fun fact. Pine trees, which we often see covered in snow, are basically xerophytes because they are technically desert plants (xero= dry, phyte=plant). The needles are "intended" (sorry, evolved), to retain water/leak as little water as possible, and ensure snow falls off them.
Mark Fuller 2 years ago
I knew cold places could be deserts but kinda assumed there would be rather a lot of precipitation in Antarctica. Like snow? Does it not snow there much?
Min 2 years ago
From what I understand, what look like snow storms are really just existing snow being blown around. Very little snow falls as precipitation.
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Istanbul Is The Only Major City Resting On Two Continents
Situated on the entrance between the Black and Mediterranean seas, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, but not the capital city. It is also located on two different continents — Europe and Asia. The city is united by a system of bridges, but both sides of the city are still quite different. The European side has banks and historical buildings, while the Asian side is a bit more relaxed.
Jennifer Gilmore 3 years ago
Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night…
RafCo (he/him/ele) 2 years ago
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can't say. I guess they just liked it better that way.
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Chewie Baron 2 years ago
The natural border between Europe and Asia is the Caucuses Mountain range.
Julia Mckinney 2 years ago
Don't forget that Constantinople was originally Byzantium in ancient times (approx. 656 BC to 330 AD).
RafCo (he/him/ele) 2 years ago
Byzantion by the Greeks, prior to the romanization Byzantium. Briefly part of the Persian empire, then part of the Roman empire, it was originally a Greek city state, but the name was changed to Constantinople in honor of emperor Constantine. It became Istanbul in 1453 when it fell to the ottomans. The fall of Constantinople is still studied for its military tactics.
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TMoxraaar 2 years ago
City yes, country no. Part of Spain is in Africa, last time I checked Russia was in both Asia and Africa, Hawaii is in Oceania I believe, there are more.
#13
The World's Tallest Tree, Named Hyperion Is Found In The Redwood National Park, California
Sequoia sempervirens, found in California's Redwood National Park, is the tallest tree still standing. The coast redwood, known as Hyperion, was found by Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor on August 25, 2006, and, in an effort to preserve it, its exact location is kept a closely-guarded secret.
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
Such a shame that its location has to be hidden so some idiot won't harm it.
Peppy 2 years ago
I think it’s probably the best thing to do, unfortunately we humans can’t be trusted with the beauty of our planet and will leave our mess behind us whilst appreciating it 😢
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Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
"Hyperion, the world's tallest living tree, has suffered as hikers in California's Redwood National Park damaged its habitat. Now, prospective visitors face a $5,000 fine and six months in jail." https://tinyurl.com/255evzzm
Pauly Donahue 3 years ago
How about open it to least impact hikers with a fee funding rangers protecting it 24/7 and state parks?
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
Because the foot traffic would harm it. Like so many other things in nature, this is a case of loving it to death.
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#14
Peru Has Floating Islands On A Lake
Seeing an island in the ocean is a common thing to see, but what about a floating island on a lake? Well, Peru has a number of them. The world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca, has a small area where the movable Uros Islands are located. It's safe to assume that nowhere else on the planet is like it.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
in that case, isn't every boat technically a moving island?
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2x4b523p 2 years ago
The islands are permanently inhabited. It’s made of clay and straw so walking on it is rather wobbly. Once it starts decaying beyond repair they have to build new island. When I visited first time in 2015 they had to paddle to toilet island, bathe in the lake etc. In 2019 they had built fixed structure next to the island with solar panels serving as toilet&shower and providing electricity to charge their iphones. Must be a rough life. It was summer in southern hemisphere when I visited and still incredibly cold.
Xandra 2 years ago
There are floating reed islands in the Danube Delta in Romania (probably in other deltas as well). They can be dangerous when you take a boat out on some lakes there- the small canals through the reeds can close with one of these floating islands and another exit is very hard to find. People who live in the delta know the difference between solid ground and the moving islands, but not all the visitors do.
Chocolate llama 2 years ago
There is a lake in the Bavarian forest (Germany) that also has floating islands
Morris Goodenough 2 years ago
🎶 Oh, Lake Titicaca, yes, Lake Titicaca. Why do we sing of its fame?🎶
#15
The World's Largest War Memorial Is A Road
When World War I came to an end, a lot of Australians returned home and took up local jobs to support themselves and their families. Some took up laying roads along the coast of Australia. One of the roads, completed in 1932 and spanning a total of 241.402 km (150 mi), became a memorial dedicated to fallen soldiers called the “Great Ocean Road”.
Minty mosasaurus 2 years ago
I remember going there for a Remembrance Day celebration, it was quite beautiful and the scenery is always breathtaking
eMpTy 2 years ago
Rememberance Day is never a "celebration". It is a day to remember and reflect on the fallen who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms and way of life that is dear to their and our hearts.
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#16
Bangkok's Full Name Is 163 Letters
While the Sweden town of “Ö” takes the title of the shortest town name, Bangkok might take the title of the longest name with 163 letters. Ready?
Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.
Try remembering that.
Headless Roach 3 years ago
When my alarm clock goes off in the morning I can barely spell my name.
Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago
I'm wide awake right now and can hardly remember my name.
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Jan Rosier 2 years ago
One night in Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. and the world's your oyster. The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free. You'll find a god in every golden cloister. And if you're lucky then the god's a she. I can feel an angel sliding up to me. nah, doesn't work
Suzie 2 years ago
I literally had to sign up and log in just so I could say that's hilarious!!! My fav song too x
Load More Replies... RJ 2 years ago
This topic was covered extensively in the documentary: The Hangover Part II.
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Goth Mouse (he/they) 3 years ago
Wow thats longer than Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
Llanfair PG is the second longest single-word place name, Bangkok is the longest place name in the world. Thai language gives a lot of long place names.
Load More Replies... Marcellus II 2 years ago
Yeah that's not a name but a fawning description made long after the city existed.
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit - "City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra's behest."
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#17
The Most Remote Place On Earth Is Point Nemo
When the closest other person to you is an astronaut in space, then you know you are quite far from civilization. Point Nemo is as remote as remote can be. Whenever they fly over Point Nemo, astronauts on the International Space Station, which is 415.211 km (258 mi) distant, are the closest people to this point.
icamon 2 years ago
Point Nemo is in Australia for those that are curious, but nowhere near 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney. -Wife of Pixar animator
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Yellowstone National Park Is Home To A Supervolcano
A simple volcano alone might be scary, but a supervolcano? Now, that is truly scary and amazing. Being the first natural park in the USA, Yellowstone is special. A big part of the park rests on top of a supervolcano.
While the last time the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted was 640,000+ years ago, one might just wonder what kind of power and destruction lies beneath this park.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
There is also one under the Indian Ocean. When India split away from Africa in n it’s way to Asia, it passed over the magma chamber of it, it sped up, crashing into Asia about 5 million years before t would have done normally. The same volcano also caused India to have a thinner crust than anywhere else in the world.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
Another one lies in the Mediterranean Sea, the Etna and Vesuv are fed from it's magma chamber
Jaaawn 3 years ago
I've watched a few YouTube videos with simulations of the erupting Yellowstone super volcano- a lot of the USA will be gone.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
have you seen that one movie? 2012 ? feat woody harrelson?
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Rougarou Cher 2 years ago
This park is amazing. I just never would have imagined there was such cool stuff just chilling right at the surface of the planet we can see.
#19
Jericho Is Believed To Be The Oldest Continuously Inhabited City In The World
Jericho is the world's oldest continually inhabited city. This area belonged to the ancient city of Palestine, which was founded 9,000 years before Christ and is situated on the Jordan River. Jericho is not only the oldest city in the world, but it is also the lowest due to its location of 258 m (282.152 ft) below sea level.
sofacushionfort 3 years ago
Kathleen Kenyon told my art history professor that she found no trace of any fortifications there.
Nandros M 3 years ago
Kathleen Kenyon reported "the Middle Bronze Age is perhaps the most prosperous in the whole history of Kna'an. ... The defenses ... belong to a fairly advanced date in that period" and there was "a massive stone revetment ... part of a complex system" of defenses. = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho#Middle_Bronze_Age
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42 Buildings In New York Have Their Own Zip Codes
4 million people live on the island, thus a lot of mail travels through Manhattan every day. The ZIP code system is essential to completing the enormous work of getting all that mail where it needs to go. It's interesting to note that 42 buildings in Manhattan have unique ZIP codes.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Four million people do NOT live on Manhattan Island. It's under 2 million. But millions more WORK in Manhattan. Almost 90% of American islanders live in the New York Islands. This doesn't include Delmarva or Cape Cod, which have become islands thanks to man-made channels, or island possessions like Puerto Rico and Guam.
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago (edited)
The USAA building in San Antonio has its own ZIP code. It's about a mile long.
Jean Lancelin 2 years ago
In Singapore, ALL the buildings have a unique postal code, 6 digits, for a city of 5M inhabitants.
David Paterson 2 years ago
In Australia, there are a dozen or more buildings that have their own postcode. The Queen Vic building is one of them.
brookeannsimmer 2 years ago
In the US each house has it's own set of numbers, tied to the street they live on, the zip code is a set of digits at the end of the address listed after the state to show what mailing region it is going to. A full address would look like 12345 Bard St, Townsville AZ, 67890, with the 67890 as the zip code
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The Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded Was −128.6°F (−89.2°C)
While Russia might be cold, how cold can it get on Earth overall? The Vostok station in Antarctica reported the lowest air temperature ever measured at the planet's surface on July 21, 1983, at 02:45 UT, with a reading of -89.2°C (-128.56°F). Due to its high susceptibility to marine air mass intrusions as Rossby wave activity shifts across the peninsula, the surface temperatures at Vostok station in the winter are highly changeable.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago (edited)
I remember watching the news in the mid noughties when the US and Canada had a really cold spell, and there was a place in Canada that at noon, it was colder there than where one of the Mars rovers was at the same time.
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Christof Irran 2 years ago
That heading above is a bit mis-leading and should have been qualified. The *real* lowest temperature ever recorded here on Earth, or anywhere else in the observed universe for that matter, was in laboratories; that temperature is 50 picokelvin (pK) (1 pK = 10−12 K) or −459.67 °F
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Oh I remember, it felt like this when I declined a marriage proposal from I guy I didn't even know.
#22
There’s A Lake Within An Island On A Lake Within An Island
The super inception. Like a Russian Matryoshka doll, there is an island with a lake inside of it, which houses an island on it… which hosts a lake. Arguably one of the most awesome geography facts, these types of Inception -kinda islands are usually summed up and called simply recursive islands.
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
the distinction currently goes to a nameless isle within Victoria Island in Canada’s Nunavut Territory There's also one in the Philippines, Lake Taal.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago (edited)
Don't forget Lac Du Castors, Montreal, Quebec. Features an island within a lake on a volcano (Mont Royal is more technically a volcanic extrusion) in a river on a continent. Yeah, Montreal is on a volcanic island in the middle of a river.
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Levi Owens 2 years ago
How did they not include the name of the f*****g lake? C'mon BP, get your s**t together.
#23
The World's Longest Flight Takes 19 Hours
Nobody likes to fly or ride for a long time. It just becomes too boring to sit in one seat and just wait. The longest airline route in the world, from Singapore to New York, will be operated by Singapore Airlines from October. Approximately 15,322 km (9,521 mi) are covered over the route. Now that is quite a long flight!
AffenpinscherMom 2 years ago
My brother and his family have done this flight on multiple occasions. Traveling from US to visit my SIL family in Cambodia. And to think that once they reach Singapore, they have to get onto another flight to Phnom Penh.
RafCo (he/him/ele) 2 years ago
I took a direct flight from Washington DC to Tokyo that was 20 hours.
Angeline Shalyn 2 years ago
Ugh and I can barely stand a 3.5 hour flight from Anchorage Alaska to Seattle Washington lol
OmBoyGanesh 2 years ago (edited)
It used to be Tahiti to Paris, but that route stopped. I’ve frequently been on the second longest (SFO, my home base, to Delhi) and it seems much longer than it is & feels more physically exhausting than running a marathon.
Frando Bone 3 years ago
Yep. Flown it many many times. Thankfully in business class. Doesn't make it great LOL
#24
Yuma, Arizona Is The Sunniest Place In The World, Averaging More Than 4,000 Sunlight Hours
The sunny state of Arizona is, well, sunny. Yuma, Arizona shines the brightest with 91 percent of the year's daylight hours, earning it the title of Sunniest City on Earth. You might appreciate the fact that the environment in this town is also the driest and least humid.
Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago (edited)
I imagine "the driest" means with the least rainfall (precipitation) while "least humid" means with the lowest content of water in the air (measured as a percentage with a hygrometer).
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#25
Over 3,100 Animal Species Are Found In Brazil
Ahh, the Amazon rainforest. The wonder of this world, a place where life thrives and plenty of species of animals exist. By current records, the Amazon rainforest hosts an astonishing 3,100 different animal species. One can just wonder what hides in the trees and leaves of this magnificent place.
Ian Webling 2 years ago
This is not true. The Amazon rainforest has about 2,500 vertebrate species. There are many more invertebrate species, According to www.amazonconservation.org, over 10,000 species of beetles have been discovered in this area over the last decade.
Frank Hassler 2 years ago
Funny, I was just about to say that’s probably not even the number of beetle species! 3x in-fact!
Load More Replies... Vicki Perizzolo 1 year ago
or were before the burning started - Ecuador and Peru have lots of wildlife too - unique to every valley and tepui..and as humans slash, burn, poison for gold etc - fewer species exist -a goodly share we've probably never even seen
devotedtodreams 2 years ago
When I read this, I swear I heard the narrator voice from Spongebob in my mind. I blame the first sentence of this entry! XD
#26
Mauna Kea Is Taller Than Everest
Mt. Everest is called the highest mountain for having the highest peak, but it isn't the tallest mountain. If you were to measure a mountain from the very bottom of where it starts, the title of the tallest mountain would then go to Mauna Kea, which starts from the bottom of an ocean and reaches a total of 10,210 m (33497.375 ft).
PattyK 3 years ago
Mt. Everest is called the highest mountain above sea level (29,032 feet); Mauna Kea is 13,803 feet above sealevel but 33,497 feet above its base on the ocean floor. No one knows how deep Mt. Everest goes underground.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Not sure if there is a meaning to how deep a mountain goes underground. How thick is the crust?
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OmBoyGanesh 2 years ago
I live on this mountain. Well, technically I live on all 5 of the volcanoes on my island. Yes, you do need to acclimate if you’re going to the top of Mauna Kea. Sea level to 13,000 feet in under 50 miles often causes altitude sickness. It’s also extremely cold. There is snow in Hawaii and we even sled & snowboard.
Clément D. 2 years ago
And by analogy, some will measure their p**nis from different base points, depending on the statement they wish to make
Jeremy Klaxon 2 years ago
And the top of the Chimborazo in Ecuador is further away from the center of the Earth than Everest's, because the Earth is wider at the equator due to centrifugal force.
Harlan Sarvis 2 years ago
Yes, finally, someone realizes what I have been trying to say! It really depends on if you say the highest mountain, referring from above sea level, or tallest, from base to time. Everest is impressive, but personally, I like Mauna Kea more.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Mt Everest is about 13,000 feet above the plateau on which it stands. One of the Alaska-Canada mountains (Mt Elias?) is 18,000 feet straight above an ocean inlet.
#27
Peru Is About 2.9 Times Bigger Than Sweden
Located on the continent of South America, it might surprise you just how huge Peru is when compared to a large European nation like Sweden. Peru is about 1,285,216 square kilometers larger than Sweden, which is about 450,295 square kilometers. It kind of makes you think just how small Sweden is.
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
And THIS is why I prefer a good world globe to a flat map. Stuff like this is far easier to see.
Christof Irran 2 years ago
The reason why this little factoid is particularly interesting is because, to most of us, it seems so counter-intuitive. We all had this world map hanging in our childhood classrooms, and because of the Mercator Projection Scandinavia looks huge. The further a depicted landmass is from the equator on this sort of map the more over-inflated it appears vis-vis its actual size.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
If you look at a map you might think Finland pretty large, but it's actually smaller than the state of California. that one blew my mind.
devotedtodreams 2 years ago
Meanwhile, I marveled at Sweden's size compared to my country, Switzerland... I seriously would not have guessed Peru to be that big O.O
A. Starhawk Hunt 2 years ago
You can, in square miles, fit both halves of Germany into Texas…..with room left over for France.
A. Starhawk Hunt 2 years ago
I used to have a lovely Swazi friend when I lived in England between 1988 - 1992. She had been an air hostess but she was so beautifully naive. It was always fun to take her and her family places. As military people, we had cars and “affordable” fuel so we could and she and I, both SAHM, would get into conversations where I could do something to educate her. Some of it (a lot) was due to having been black growing up under apartheid. My favorites are when we took them to the Oxford’s Covered Market. The building had the date carved into it, 1126 I think. She said “This must be the oldest building in the world!” And I’m like “Pinky, you live near great Zimbabwe!” And the ancient world atlas and ruler where I used a ruler to show her how huge America is. Swaziland, we learned, fit comfortably into the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area….from 1969!
#28
The Deepest Place On Earth Is The Mariana Trench In The Pacific Ocean
The Mariana Trench, also known as Marianas Trench, is a deep sea trench that runs down the bottom of the western North Pacific Ocean. It is the deepest trench that is known to exist on Earth and is predominantly found to the east and south of the Mariana Islands.
Challenger Deep, a minor valley with steep walls on the bottom of the main trench southwest of Guam, is where the greatest depths are found. Cool facts like these might make you want to take a swim in the ocean!
Chihuahua Mama 2 years ago
An incredibly deep trench definitely does NOT make me want to swim in the ocean! That's terrifying. Who knows what's down there
#29
Australia Has A 600km Wider Diameter Than The Moon
Australia's diameter is 600 km (372.82 mi) wider than the Moon's. While Australia's length from east to west is over 4000 km (2485.485 mi), the Moon's diameter is only 3400 km (2112.662 mi). Even though the Moon has a larger surface area than a spherical one, it is still rather beautiful.
PattyK 3 years ago
Huh? I think you mean the moon has a spherical surface, which is greater than the surface area of Australia.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
It's perfect proper to refer to use the term "surface area" in connection with a sphere - or any three-dimensional object.
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Strahd Ivarius 2 years ago
So even after deorbiting Skylab in the middle of Australia, there is still some room for the US to do the same thing with the Moon? (it would help NASA going back there)
Minty mosasaurus 2 years ago
It’s just a fun little piece of information? Who pissed in your cereal?
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Japan's Aomori Has An Annual Snowfall Of More Than 312 Inches
With Japan being stuck on an island, the weather there gets crazy from time to time. The majority of the 312 inches of snow that falls in Aomori City each year occurs between November and April. Because of the city's chilly winter temperatures, colliding winds speed cloud formation, which leads to significant precipitation that falls as snow rather than rain. Unbelievable facts like these only boost the tourism sector of this town.
Pedantic Panda 3 years ago
Japan is not"stuck on an island", it is country of many islands with four main ones which are spread out over 4 climatic zones, ranging from sub tropical in the South to sub artic in the North, this is the reason for its"crazy" weather.
Jaaawn 3 years ago
No point explaining anything to these know it all Redditors, half the c**p they write is full of made-up nonsense.
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Travelling Stranger 2 years ago
if normal, metric values, are expressed in imperial measures in other captions, why are the bloody 312 inches NOT expressed in something more usual to the readers fortunate enough not to have to use imperial?
#31
Iceland Is Growing 5 Centimeters Per Year
Since Iceland is one of the world's youngest landmasses, it is home to some of the most active volcanoes. The island was created by a huge volcanic fissure in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. Even now, the nation is expanding by roughly 5 cm (1.97 in) annually as it splits wider at the areas where two tectonic plates collide.
Nobody 2 years ago
Umm, they are not colliding, they are drifting apart. What the photo is showing is a large rift zone, if they were colliding you would expect to see mountains. According to the latest measurements by the Icelandic National Land Survey Iceland is expanding at the rate of 2 cm (0.8 inches) each year as the eastern part of Iceland drifts to the east and the western part drifts to the west. Iceland sits atop the North Atlantic Ridge, where new land is constantly being created by magma welling up from the earth's core as the European and North American tectonic plates drift apart.
#32
The Shortest Town Names Have One Letter
Simplicity is everything. The simpler the name of a town, the easier it is to remember. Sweden takes the medal for the shortest town name. Simply named “Ö,” the town name means island. Literally.
Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
There is a small town in Norway, in the Loften Islands - called "Å". It's extremely picturesque, like the entire archipelago
Stephany Stapelberg 3 years ago
Going the other direction. Though not thé longest in the world, but longest place name in the South Africa belongs to a farm called Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein. Translated basically two buffels shot stone dead with one bullet fountain
Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago
I think one of the longest is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Wales but the longest is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu in New Zealand. Imagine putting your return address on your mail! LOL
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QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
How does one pronounce the name of the Norwegian town of Ö? And does anyone else see the "Ma nom ma nomp" guys from Sesame Street when you look at it? Ö LOL
#33
You Will Only Find Narwhals In The Wild In Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway And Russia
The narwhal has a long, spiraling tusk sticking out of its head that gives it the appearance of a hybrid between a whale and a unicorn. Tusks are most frequently found in males, and some of them may have two.
In the Arctic waters off of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, narwhals live out their entire lives. The Baffin Bay-Davis Strait region hosts the majority of the world's narwhals, who spend up to five months hibernating there under the sea ice.
Minty mosasaurus 2 years ago
My grandparents thought I was lying to them when I told them about narwhals. They literally would not believe they existed until I showed them multiple photos of them.😅
Vex Boxx 2 years ago
I've had to explain to so many people that they're real. I feel ya!
Load More Replies... David Paterson 2 years ago
"five months hibernating under sea ice". Huh?! How do they breathe? They don't stop breathing when they go to sleep.
#34
Earth Has Enough Gold To Cover Itself In It
Gold is not only shiny and valuable but also deep in the ground, where we aren’t able to reach it. According to current scientific theories, there is enough gold in the Earth's core to cover the planet's surface in a pure gold coating that is 4 m thick.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
And gold only forms in a collision of two neutron stars, so we can assume there were a lot of fireworks going on in our galaxy.
David Paterson 2 years ago
I think that's a myth. Merging neutron stars are exceedingly rare. Only twenty or so on the visible universe each year. Nowhere near enough to account for the Earth's gold. Supernovas are billions of times more common, and also produce gold. According to the Club of Rome's report, the Earth was due to run out of mined gold in about the year 1985. Didn't happen, and exceedingly unlikely to happen in the foreseeable future.
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M O'Connell 2 years ago
We have enough of EVERYTHING to cover the entire planet, though the thickness of said covering varies widely.
Johnnynatfan 2 years ago
Trump would love tear down all trees and cover the earth in gold. Tacky a*****e.
#35
Brazil Has More Than 300 Indigenous Tribes
There are some people in this world who don’t partake in the theater of modern society. Some prefer to live in tribes. Approximately 305 tribes, or about 900,000 individuals, make up 0.4% of Brazil's current population. For its indigenous population, the government has recognized 690 areas, totaling almost 13% of Brazil's land area. This protected territory is almost entirely located in the Amazon.
#36
There Are Underwater Lakes And Rivers
Lakes and rivers occur not only on the surface but also below us. When saltwater comes up from the seafloor, it dissolves the surrounding salt layer and gathers in the depressions that emerge. This is how underwater lakes and rivers develop on the ocean's bottom. Unique fishes live in bodies of water, having adapted to the new environment.
Robert T 2 years ago
I'm not sure that reads right. I think they mean FRESH water comes up from the sea floor, it forms lakes and rivers under the saltwater. I'm sure we've had some pictures of such lakes on BP before.
crowspectre (he/they) 2 years ago (edited)
I believe they were actually correct. I've heard them called brine rivers before. I might be wrong, though, I really don't know much about the topic EDIT; reread the post, they're definitely not talking about brine rivers (if such a thing exists, i dont trust my own knowledge here) . I think brine rivers condense cause they're heavier than the rest of the water and sink to the bottom, not cause they come out from the sea floor. Then again I do really have very little idea what I'm talking about so I'd love to hear more about this from someone who does understand it EDIT 2; turns out I was right the first time, but Anita napp explains it better in the replies
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There Are Around 7640 Islands In The Philippines
A lot of facts about geography focus on mountains and not a lot of them focus on islands. The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,640 islands, roughly 2,000 of which are inhabited. The Philippines' second-largest island, Mindanao, is located at the southern tip of the archipelago and can be divided into three primary regions: Luzon, the Visayas, and the country as a whole.
DaisyGirl 3 years ago
Mindanao also has the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).The current armed conflict started in late 1960s, when a Muslim armed group (Moro National Liberation Front or MNLF) started to advocate for a “Moro homeland.” The Philippine government responded through military means, resulting in numerous deaths among, and displacement of, the civilian population (Muslims as well as Christians). The Moro resistance has been going for 4 centuries
David Paterson 2 years ago
I've heard that the Philippines has the largest number of islands in the world. But I doubt that. I think you'll find that Canada and Antarctica both have more. Perhaps the Philippines has the largest number of inhabited islands in the world.
#38
Africa Spans All Four Hemispheres
The world can be divided into four different parts known as the hemispheres. Africa is situated so that it is in all four of the hemispheres, making it the only continent out of the major four to do so.
General Anaesthesia 2 years ago
I assume they mean northern, southern, eastern, western.
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Tim Douglass 2 years ago
Sort of. North and South are defined by the rotation of the earth, so pretty much a physical distinction. East and West are man-made concepts, so yeah, you're right on that.
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It Snows In The Sahara Desert
This one goes for geography trivia fans. Sand and snow? Something is not right. While we all know Sahara for being, well, a desert of hot sand, at night, this desert gets engulfed in coldness. And sometimes, if the weather is right, snow can fall on some parts of the desert. It has been reported that at least three times snow has fallen on the desert, with January 2022 being the last time this phenomenon happened.
#40
Australia's Red Rock Uluru Is Bigger Than You Think
Rocks! They are everywhere, but Australia probably has the largest ones. At a height of 2,831 feet (863 meters) above sea level, Uluru/Ayers Rock stands 1,142 feet (348 meters) over the surrounding desert plain. Explorer Ernest Giles initially noticed the rock in 1872. Surveyor William Gosse was the first European to visit it the following year.
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Not to mention most of it is underground! But now, as I have your attention: if you ever visit - do not be tempted to climb it. It is a sacred place for its indigenous custodians, please respect it. A walk around at a distance is as amazing, really! And don't miss a chance to see its changing colours at sunset.
Tams21 3 years ago (edited)
They actually permanently closed the climb in 2019. I couldn't believe that thousands of people had previously been climbed it the years before, despite being asked by the aborigines not to.
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The Shortest Flight In The World Takes 57 Seconds
If you are up for a short flight, why not take a 57-second flight? In Scotland, the flight between Westray and Papa Westray is the shortest commercial flight in the world.
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
It's 74 seconds on average, time blocked for 90 seconds, 53 is the quickest it has been done. Most passengers are archaeologists and archaeology students, but there has been an increase in the tourist numbers. The route currenly uses a six-seater hybrid-electric craft.
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
£14/16EUR for a round trip, it's a six seater/single pilot hybrid plane.
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M O'Connell 2 years ago
There is a ferry route, though due to the locations of the docks on the two islands the trip takes 25 minutes each way.
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Dry Valleys Are Entirely Rain-Free
The Dry Valleys in Antarctica, where there hasn't been any rain in about 2 million years, are the driest regions on Earth. This area, which covers 4800 square kilometers, has nearly no water, ice, or snow and receives zero precipitation. The absence of rain in this area is caused by katabatic winds, which are breezes from the mountains that are so damp that gravity draws them away from the valleys.
#43
Australia's Deadliest Animals Are Horses
While Australia is a place of weird animals that seem to be scary and dangerous, the most dangerous animal in the land down under is a horse. Between 2008 and 2017, 77 people were slain in Australia by horses and cows.
David Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
Australia's top three most dangerous animals by deaths of people are humans in first place - obviously. Dogs is second place - also pretty obvious, a lot of people die from dog bites. Not rabies by the way, Australia doesn't have it. The third most dangerous animal in Australia was a complete surprise, the honeybee. Apparently a lot of people are killed by bad reactions to being stung by bees. These are ordinary European honeybees, not africanised bees. Horses, cows, snakes and cats are further down the list.
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#44
The Largest Rock On The Planet (Mount Augustus) Is In Australia
Another rock to add to the ever-growing collection of Australia. The largest monocline in the world, called by the local Wadjarri Aboriginal people as Burringurrah, is found in Mount Augustus National Park in Western Australia, which is situated 460 km (285.832 mi) east of Carnarvon.
The rock itself spans 4,795 hectares in Mount Augustus National Park and is nearly 8 km long. Mount Augustus is surrounded by granite rock that is 1,650 million years old. This makes it significantly older and twice as big as Uluru (Ayers Rock).
#45
There Are 700 Caribbean Islands
More than 700 islands, reefs, and cays make up the Caribbean, which is divided into 30 territories by sovereign nations, foreign departments, and dependencies. Many of these regions have their own version of the Creole language or use English, French, or Spanish.
The Caribbean, a popular travel destination for visitors from all over the world, is known for its stunning beaches, mountains, rainforests, culture, cuisine, and variety of wildlife. It also has a fairly tropical temperature.
#46
Pygmy Elephants Only Exist In Borneo And Sumatra
Size is not everything. Bornean elephants, the smallest subspecies of Asian elephants, are noticeably smaller than their relatives on the mainland. These elephants separated from their relatives in mainland Asia and Sumatra some 300,000 years ago, according to DNA data. Currently, they reside on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
#47
It Takes 90 Days For One Drop Of Water To Travel The Mississippi River
The lifeline of the US and North American continent, the Mississippi river, is quite long. A single drop of water needs 90 days to travel the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River descends 1,475 ft from Lake Itasca, where it begins, to the Gulf of Mexico, where it ends.
#48
Iguanas Are An Invasive Species In Florida
Due to their negative effects on local animals, green iguanas, which are not native to Florida, are regarded as an invasive species. Green iguanas, like all non-native reptile species, are not protected in Florida unless by an anti-cruelty statute and may be mercilessly murdered on private property with the consent of the homeowner.
Minty mosasaurus 2 years ago
I used to get payed 50 cents for every cane toad I killed (Australia ) because they’re invasive.
Steve Kenney 2 years ago
This reminds of the story Marc Maron on one of his specials about calling his 80 year old mom who lives in Florida and she had to cut the conversation short because she had to feed her iguanas, Marc noted his mom has no pets. She was feeding the green iguana's in her backyard.
#49
Alaska Is The Westernmost And Easternmost State In The U.S.
The westernmost point of land in the United States, and all of North America, is located in the outer Aleutian Islands, which are located between Alaska and Russia. The uninhabited island of Semisopochnoi, by longitude, is the easternmost part of the US that you can find in Alaska.
#50
Three Countries Are Landlocked By Just One Country, Lesotho, San Marino And Vatican City
San Marino, Vatican City, and Lesotho are the only nations currently separated from bodies of water by just one country. While San Marino and Vatican City are small city-states located inside the borders of Italy, Lesotho is a larger nation surrounded by the Republic of South Africa, and has no access to the greater oceans of the Atlantic or Indian.
#51
Russia Is Home To The Coldest Inhabited Place On Earth
We, humans, tend to stick to where the sun is shining and the weather is nice, but it seems like the inhabitants of this place have a different view on living. The coldest temperature ever recorded at Oymyakon, sometimes known as the "Pole of Cold," was -71.2°C (-96.16°F).
In the 1920s and 1930s, reindeer herders would stop in the village, which is now home to 500 people, to water their flocks at the thermal spring. Ironically, because of a neighboring hot spring, Oymyakon means "non-freezing water”.
crowspectre (he/they) 2 years ago
'I live on one of the poles' 'oh cool which one' 'the cold one'
#52
The Caribbean Is The Deepest Of The Seven Seas
Jack Sparrow’s secrets aren’t the only deep dark things hidden in the Caribbean sea. With a maximum depth of 7,686 m (25216.54 ft) below sea level, the Caribbean Sea is the world's deepest sea and the second-largest sea in the Atlantic Ocean. It is deeper than the Arctic Ocean and is the fifth-deepest body of water in the globe.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
Another interesting thing about sea levels: The Suez-channel has no locks, as the water levels between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Suez are nearly equally high
#53
Colombia Is Home To Most Bird Species
Columbia is a wonderful place with so many fun geography facts to learn. In fact, the largest number of different bird species can be found in Columbia! Currently, Colombia is home to 1958 bird species, 80 of which are endemic, making up over 20% of the world's bird variety. With 165 species out of the 355 that can be found over the entire American continent, it also has the highest diversity of hummingbirds.
#54
Los Angeles Is East Of Reno, Nevada
Situated on the west coast of the USA, Los Angeles, California is more east than the city of Reno, Nevada. Although Los Angeles is located on the Pacific Coast and Nevada is California's eastern neighbor, Reno is located further west. Los Angeles is located at 118°14' west, while Reno is at 119°49' west.
Kim Kermes 3 years ago
I had to explain this to a caller to a Reno TV station during the O. J. Simpson slow speed chase. He was convinced there was some kind of fraud because it was dark in LA while it was still light in Reno. Surprisingly, I think he believed me.
#55
Russia's Transsiberian Railway Crosses 3,901 Bridges
The Siberia part of Russia is quite large and it hosts one of the longest railroads you can find in an industrialized nation. The length of the Trans-Siberian Railway in its entirety is approximately 9200 km (5716.615 mi) . With so much to cover, this railway crosses a whooping 3901 bridges till it reaches its final destination of Vladivostok.
#56
You Could Walk To Russia From Alaska
While the rivalry between Russia and the USA is usually handled in Europe, the real distance between these giants is quite small. It is easy to be mesmerized by the small space separating North America and Siberia when gazing at a globe of the Earth.
The Bering Strait is barely 85 km broad at its narrowest point, luring adventurers to try navigating its cold waters. An explorer would have to cross the Bering Strait illegally if they wanted to kayak, swim, stroll on the ice, or sail from Alaska to Siberia.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
They did for sure, native americans are genetically related to asians and the oldest findings in archeology date the migration back to the end of the last ice age.
Load More Replies... Fish Fingers 2 years ago
Well politically, yeah. But geographically Alaska is f**k-all. That like me saying I live close to France because I left a shoe there.
#57
Greece Has More Than 200 Inhabited Islands
There are between 1,200 and 6,000 Greek islands, according to recent estimations. Of course, it depends on one’s personal definition of an island. There are between 166 and 227 Greek islands that are inhabited. Greece also has one of the longest coastlines in the world, which is one of the reasons why it can have so many islands.
Manuel Delgado 2 years ago
"Greece also has one of the longest coastlines in the world, which is one of the reasons why it can have so many islands" Mmmm
crowspectre (he/they) 2 years ago
The wording in this article isn't the most graceful
Load More Replies... TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
I think Greece has one of the longest coastlines BECAUSE of it's islands...
Timbob 2 years ago
You’re saying nobody knows how many islands comprise Greece? Not even the government? A difference of 4800 ??? WTF !
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Apparently the disparity is just due to differences in what minimum size is considered in the count.
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The Largest Sand Island In The World Is In Australia
Listed in the World Heritage, Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, is almost 123 km long and 22 km wide at its widest point. The highest dunes on the island climb to a height of 244 m, while most only reach 100 to 200 m.
#59
Mexican Soccer Fans Caused An Earthquake During 2018's World Cup Play
Nature is brutal, but what about a large crowd of hyped-up football fans? Mexican seismologists have verified that soccer supporters are a real force of nature. In 2018, World Cup fans took to the streets and their joyful celebrations were able to create quite a shockwave. One can imagine what would happen if Mexico wins a World Cup…
#60
Polar Bears Only Live In Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, And Some Northern Islands Owned By Norway
Sea ice that develops over the open waters where their seal prey resides is essential to the survival of polar bears. Because they can swim well, polar bears can travel great distances between the shore and the sea ice. Polar bears frequently swim between floating ice islands when the ice is breaking away. Currently, polar bears can be found in Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, and on islands in northern Norway.
AffenpinscherMom 2 years ago
This reminds me of one of the theories about the origins of the words Arctic and Antarctic. Arctic comes from the Greek word for bear, so the different was established with land that has bears and land that does not have bears.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
The name doesn't refer to polar bears though, It got named "bear" in ancient Greece because the star constellation Ursa Major (Bigger / larger bear) is always visible in the northern hemisphere.
Load More Replies... Pedantic Panda 3 years ago
So, artic countries. This may change as their habitat is sadly lost.
#61
Mt. Everest Isn't As Close To The Moon As Mt. Chimborazo
Being the highest mountain not only on the Asian continent, but also in the world, Mt. Everest is 8,848 m (29028.87 ft) high, but it is not the closest mountain to the Moon. With Earth not being the perfect circle we all imagined it to be, some points are much closer to the Moon than others. Since the Earth's bulge is largest just one degree south of the Equator, the peak of Ecuador's Mount Chimborazo, which is located there, is the highest point above the planet's center. With that in mind, that means that Mount Chimborazo is closer to the Moon and stars than the highest peak of Mt. Everest.
#62
Most Of The U.S. Coastline Is In Alaska
From coast to coast, the USA spans the whole continent, but most of its coastline can be found in the state of Alaska. More than all the other states' coastlines combined, Alaska's shoreline stretches for a total of 10686.04 km (6,640 mi). Including islands, Alaska has 54563.199 km (33,904 mi) of shoreline.
#63
It Snows In Hawaii
The tropical island that is Hawaii does get some snow from time to time, but only on the tops of the highest peaks of the Big Island, and Maui gets covered by it. Snow storms which come back every winter usually cover just the mountains above 11,000 ft, thus only Mauna Kea (13,803 ft) and Mauna Loa (13,680 ft) get to see the snowflakes.
#64
Russia Is Home To Europe's Tallest Mountain, Mount Elbrus
The Alps, ski resorts, and attractive mountain villages are often thought of by people when thinking about mountaineering in Europe. In fact, the highest peak in Europe, Elbrus, is found in the Russian Caucasus, not the French Alps. Elbrus, with its double-coned volcano, is 832 m (2729.66 ft) higher than Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Western Europe, at 5642 meters. Despite its enormous size, most people can climb Europe's tallest peak, but it requires effort and commitment.
#65
Russia And China Touch 14 Countries Each
Russia and China are two of the biggest countries in the world. So large that they both touch 14 countries each. Russia has borders with many European nations and some Asian countries, while China is bordering many east Asian countries.
#66
Sargasso Is The Only Sea In The World That Has No Land Boundary
The only sea in the world that is completely encircled by, well, more sea, is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its northern, western, southern, and eastern borders are formed by the Gulf Stream, the North Atlantic Equatorial Current, and the Canary Current. Similar to a terrestrial coastline, these currents create a gyre that circles the Sargasso Sea in a clockwise direction.
#67
The Dead Sea Is Sinking
Shrinking seas are one of the more horrible side effects of global warming. The Dead Sea is one of them. According to research, the salty sea's surface is subsiding by more than 91.44 cm (3 ft) per year.
Andy 2 years ago
This one isnt really a global warming issue (though less rainfall doesn't help). The dead sea has been shrinking as the countries around it have been diverting more and more of the waterways which used to replenish it for drinking water, agriculture and industry.
#68
The Hottest Recorded Temperature Was 134°F (56.7°C)
Let’s move on from the coldness of Russia to the hot mess that is the rest of the world. At Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA, on July 10, 1913, a temperature of 56.7°C (134°F) was officially recorded as the highest ever. The previous record was held by El Azizia, Libya, with a measurement of 58°C (136.4°F), but was removed for various factors.
#69
India Is Home To The World's Highest Cricket Ground
Cricket is one of the most popular games in the territories once controlled by the British monarchs. The majority of historians agree that the game of cricket originated in the southeast of England during the Middle Ages. It became more well-liked among adults in the 17th century and remained a leisure game until the 18th century when it became a national sport of England. Yet, India is the home to the largest cricket grounds in the world, and the game is currently quite popular there.
Jods 2 years ago
The most boring sport/pastime in the world. Even the rule makers don’t understand the rules.
Roxanne D'souza 2 years ago
Ok I hate cricket with passion and live in India where it's well liked by mostly everyone. But the rules are a lot more easier than football.
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The Middle East Imports Sand From Australia
Australia and Saudi Arabia are two desert nations, yet, while one exports its sand, the other imports that sand. Saudi Arabia is the importer of sand from Australia because of their huge construction needs. This demand is only rising and Australia is more than eager to continue shoveling that sand.
K- THULU 2 years ago
Thought this was a new list till I found my own comment from 10 weeks ago....
Load More Replies... Steve 2 years ago
In case you're wondering why. Because their own sand is too round, smooth and therefore is not suited to concrete
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
Sand suitable for building became more rare in the recent years, there are huge efforts to find a replacement or building materials that don't require it at all
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14 Countries Have Less Than 1% Forest (3 Have None)
Due to pressure from the expanding population on the available land, tiny countries with high population densities typically have little or no forest acreage. While the small nations of Monaco and Nauru have 0% of their territory covered in forests, the island nations of Kiribati and Maldives have from 2% to 3% of their territories covered in forests.
4th Account 3 years ago (edited)
As you have mentioned my country (Maldives), I am now obligated to comment on the fact that it is mentioned
Pedantic Panda 3 years ago
Qatar, Oman, San Marino, Monaco and ironically named Greenland have no forests either I believe.
#72
Indonesia Is A Global Leader In Coconut Production
The world's largest producer of coconuts is Indonesia. The province of North Sulawesi produces the majority of the nation's coconuts. Coconuts grown in Indonesia are exported internationally in large quantities. Indonesia is also one of the biggest growers of pineapples worldwide.
#73
Alaska Is Home To The Largest Cities In America
With Alaska being the largest state in the union of the United States, it’s only normal for it to also have the largest cities by the area occupied. The four largest cities in the US by area are located in Alaska: Sitka (2,870.3 square miles), Juneau (2,701.9 square miles), Wrangell (2,542.5 square miles), Anchorage (1,704.7 square miles). The next biggest city is situated in Florida and is only 747 square miles.
#74
Water Covers The Majority Of The Planet, But Most Of It Can't Be Used By Humans
While oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers have water in them, humans can’t use all of it. We can only use fresh water. A very small portion of the total amount of water on the globe is freshwater. Even while water covers almost 70% of the earth, only 2.5% of it is fresh water.
Only 1% of our freshwater is readily available and the majority of it is trapped in glaciers and snowfields. In essence, only 0.007% of the water in the world is used to hydrate and feed its 8 billion inhabitants.
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
The desalinization of ocean water by nuclear fusion is an ancient process. It's called Rain.
#75
North Carolina Has A Piece Of Land That Belongs To England
As many of the commercial ships departing US ports during Operation Drumbeat were bound for the UK, Germany targeted them. Germany couldn't publicly strike the ships departing East Coast ports with these supplies because the US was formally neutral.
In mid-May, the US Coast Guard and the Royal Navy hold an annual ceremony on a small strip of land on Ocracoke Island that is perpetually leased to Britain, where four English servicemen are buried.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
Intercontinental territories are excluded from free travel sadly, a rule established by the EU and not changed in Britain afaik
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 2 years ago
The land belongs to the US. It leases it to the UK. If I rent a house, I don't become the owner.
#76
You'll Hit New York In All Directions From Stamford, Connecticut
With New York and Stamford, Connecticut located right next to each other, they are practically a step away. If you were to go in any of the four directions from Stamford, there is a high chance that eventually, you are going to hit the state of New York. So if you are ever in Stamford, Connecticut, why not visit New York too?
Eric Booth 2 years ago
look on a map, if you go directly east from stamford, you will hit the upper fork of long island.
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
All Four: Due east will take you over Fisher's Island, NY, which is up near the Connecticut coast at New London.
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Mawsynram In India Is The Wettest Place On Earth
The village of Mawsynram in northeast India is the wettest place on Earth, receiving an incredible 11,871 millimeters of rain a year on average. There has been an average rainfall of 3,000 millimeters just from June to August. Due to the catchment area's unusual form and orography, moisture from the Bay of Bengal concentrates here, causing significant rains.
#78
There Are Submarine Volcanos
The Earth's most active volcanic systems are submerged in water that is typically 2,600 m (8,500 ft) deep. An estimated 75% of the annual volcanic activity is produced by a global system of mid-ocean ridges underneath the oceans.
Lava is estimated to have erupted in an area of 3 cubic kilometers (0.7 cubic miles). The margins of new oceanic plates are formed by magma and lava, which also provide heat and chemicals to some of the planet's most peculiar and exotic organisms.
#79
Los Angeles And San Francisco Will Be Neighboring Cities (In 15 Million Years)
While Los Angeles and San Francisco are both located on the west coast of the USA, they aren’t neighbors… just yet. But, in just 15 million years, San Francisco and Los Angeles will become neighbors. If you are deciding what city to choose, don’t worry, in 15 million years, it won’t make any difference.
David Paterson 2 years ago
Parts of San Francisco and parts of Los Angeles. Both straddle active fault lines.
#80
The Vast Majority Of The Earth's Population Is In The North
The Earth is clearly and significantly skewed toward the north in terms of population. Due to the more arable land and bigger amount of rivers to utilize, the northern part of our Earth is host to a lot more people than the southern part.
#81
Australia And New Zealand Are 4,163 Kilometers (2,587 Miles) Apart
While looking at the map, you might think that Australia and New Zealand are practically neighbors, just a few thousand of small steps away. Well, the distance between these two nations is just 4163 km (2587 mi) apart from each other. If you were to take a flight from one island to another, you would have to travel for more than 4 hours!
Kevin Palachik 3 years ago
Auckland to Sydney is 1342 mile (2160km) flight. And thats not even the 2 closest points between the countries.
Badulesia 2 years ago
From the most south-western point of NZ, to the most south-eastern of Australia (border of Victoria/New south Wales), a quick googleearth measure gives about 1650 km. One must also consider Tasmania. distance-6...0060e7.jpg 
#82
The Pacific Ocean Is Shrinking
The fatty of the world, the Pacific Ocean is starting to drop some weight and beginning to shrink. Because of the opening of the Atlantic Ocean and the westward movement of North and South America, the Pacific Ocean basin is getting smaller.
The Pacific plate lies beneath the majority of the Pacific Ocean. Three smaller plates, the Nazca, Cocos, and Juan de Fuca plates, encircle the Pacific plate on its east side. Under the Eurasian, Philippine, and Indo-Australian plates is where the western border of the Pacific plate is subducting. And thus it shrinks.
#83
Hurricanes Hit China More Than Any Other Nation
The fact that China's typhoon season lasts the entire year makes it a country that experiences the most hurricanes. Typhoon Rammasun was the most powerful hurricane ever to be recorded in China. When it struck China in 2014, it made landfall there and had gusts of 160 mph. Over 127 hurricanes have made landfall on the Chinese mainland since 1970. They have significantly harmed the nation's emerging economy.
David Paterson 2 years ago
That's a good point. There are at least twice as many Chinese typhoons as there are American hurricanes and Australian cyclones.
#84
Barberton Greenstone Belt, Oldest Mountains In The World, Are Located In South Africa
The Makhonjwa Mountains, often referred to as the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, is made of rocks that date as far back as 3.6 billion years. In 1875, gold was found in this location for the first time in South Africa. The highest point of the Makhonjwa Mountains is roughly 1,800 m (5,905 ft) above sea level.
David Paterson 2 years ago
Canada and Australia also have former mountain ranges that date back a very long time. In Canada up to 4.2 billion years ago. In Australia to 3 billion years ago with isolated crystals 4.4 billion years old.
#85
Egypt Is Located In Both Africa And Asia
Egypt is what is referred to as a ‘transcontinental nation’. It is located in both Asia and Africa. However, because Africa contains the majority of Egypt, most people think of Africa when referring to Egypt. Asia contains the other little portion of Egypt. It is the Sinai Peninsula, located in the country's southwest.
Scott 2 years ago
Um.... the Sinai Peninsula is definitely not in the southwest of Egypt, but rather the northeast. It's in the southwest of Asia. Like come one BP, I know you're just stripping content from other sites but at least make sure the content you're claiming is true is... well... true. This is super easy to check too!
#86
Russia Has 11.0% Of The Earth's Landmass
Throughout history, Russia has been in the top 5 countries by landmass and has remained there for a long time. Currently, even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia still stands as the biggest country in the world. With a total area of 17,098,242 square kilometers (6,601,665 square miles) and a land area of 16,376,870 square kilometers (6,323,142 square miles), or 11% of the 148,940,000 square kilometers (57,510,000 square miles) total area of the Earth, Russia is the largest country in the world.
#87
Mexico City Is Sinking
Mexico cannot only create earthquakes during a World Cup but also slowly sink their capital city. Mexico City's ground is sinking at a rate of over 50 cm (20 in) per year, and neither will it stop nor will it recover.
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
Considering that it is built on top of a series of lakes, this is not surprising.
David Paterson 2 years ago
In other words Mexico City is sinking 300 times as fast as world sea levels are rising.
#88
Continents Move Faster Under Stress
Stress is the worst motivator for people, but not for landmasses and tectonic plates. Geophysicists have learned an astonishing fact about tectonic plates: under tremendous stress, they can accelerate up to 20 times faster than they normally would. When the plates are about to break, they can move roughly as quickly as a human fingernail grows, which is quite quick in terms of continental drift.
crowspectre (he/they) 2 years ago
Me personally whenever I'm stressed I also move about as quickly as a human fingernail grows. Pretty fast in terms of continental drift!
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I have another one: Germany is the country that gets hit the most by tornadoes in Europe, as it lies directly in the europen tornado lane.
Mark Fuller 2 years ago
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Its having a resurgence. Idk why, BP just put it on top for whatever reason
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I have another one: Germany is the country that gets hit the most by tornadoes in Europe, as it lies directly in the europen tornado lane.
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