Geography

Monday, 8 June 2026
16 facts about Hawaii
16 facts about Hawaii
Volcanic paradise
This picturesque archipelago located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean owes its creation entirely to volcanic eruptions. Lush deciduous forests inter ...

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Murray River
Murray River's history dates back 130 million years.
It originates from the paleolake Bungunnia.
Mount Fuji
The symmetrical shape of the mountain, including its cone, makes it one of the world’s most recognizable mountains.
Greenland
Near the town of IIuIissat is a fjord that was listed by UNESCO in 2004.
At the mouth of the fjord is the world's fastest moving glacier, Sermeq Qujalleg.
Pamukkale
The ancient city of Hierapolis is home to a well-preserved ancient theater that can accommodate about 10.000 spectators.
The theater was probably built during the reign of Hadrian, after an earthquake in 60 AD. It has a two-story stage, of which only the lower level has survived to the present day.
Mount St. Helens
Until April 22nd, Mount St. Helens was erupting daily, with a frequency of one per hour to one per day.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The peak was first climbed in 1889.
It took about six weeks to reach the summit, today it takes 5-6 days.
Tropical rainforests
They are called the largest pharmacy in the world.
They owe this name to the fact that more than 25% of all natural medicines have been discovered there.
River Thames
In Oxford, the river goes by the name River Isis.
In the Middle Ages, it was thought that the ancient name of the river–Thamesis–was a combination of the words Thame and Isis.
River Thames
The oldest bridge on the Thames–the Richmond Bridge–was built in 1777.
Montana
It is the fourth largest state by surface area.
The state's total surface area (including land and water) is 380,800 km2 (147,040 sq mi).