Geography

Sunday, 2 August 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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Crete
The earliest references to Crete come from texts of the Syrian city of Mari from the 18th century BC, where the island is referred to as Kaptara.
In ancient Egypt, it was known as Keftiu, which strongly suggests the Minoan name of the island. The ...
Asia
There are 48 independent countries in Asia recognized by the United Nations.
In Asia, six countries are not recognized by all United Nations members. Those are: Palestine Taiwa ...
Mount Fuji
It is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
It covers an area of 1,227 square kilometers and is the most famous national park in Japan.
Lake Baikal
It is considered the cleanest lake in the world.
Baikal on each side is surrounded by a mountain range and the shores of the lake consist of steep rocks, which means that the mud does not flow into the lake in large quantities.
Easter Island
Easter Island has a maritime variety of subtropical climate.
The warmest month is February, the rainiest is April, and the cool season lasts from July to August.
Gobi Desert
The Gobi desert is expanding all the time.
The greatest expansion is seen towards the south, where desertification of about 3600 km² (1390 sq m ...
Caspian Sea
Limestone, sand, clay, and salt are mined from the Caspian Sea.
Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens was continuously active until 2008.
Currently, geologists claim the seismic activity around the volcano is within a normal range.
Negev
The Negev is a desert and semi-arid region in southern Israel.
It is a highland area located at an altitude of 500 to 900 meters above sea level.
Mississippi River
It is the second-longest river in North America.
It spans 3,770 kilometers.