Geography

Wednesday, 21 January 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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Yangtze River
Human activity in the Yangtze River basin dates back to 27,000 years ago.
River Thames
Nowadays, it houses over 125 species of fish.
The most common are cod, salmon, trout, shad, and bass.
Manhattan
In 1664, the English took over New Amsterdam and changed the name of the city to New York.
Under English rule, the city grew rapidly. In 1700 it housed 5000 inhabitants.
Easter Island
By the mid-19th century, most of the moai had been overturned.
Today, about 50 of them have been re-sited in their former places.
Gobi Desert
Long time ago The Silk Road ran through the desert area and several cities were built on it.
It was and is a network of trade routes connecting the East and West allowing different civilizations to exchange goods, knowledge and culture. It lasted from 2nd century BCE to 18th century.
Gulf of Mexico
The most diverse group inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico is dragonfish.
There are over 80 species living in the Gulf, like the Ribbon sawtail fish, or the Threadfin dragonfish.
Santorini
Santorini is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, in the area of ​​the Aegean Volcanic Arc's greatest activity.
Continuous observations of this area's geological activity have revealed that in 2011 the island rose about 5 cm (2 in).
Congo River
The discharge volume of water makes the Congo River second after the Amazon River.
Wadi Rum
The name Wadi Rum was probably first mentioned by the Roman historian Ptolemy.
He called it Aramava in his list of cities in Arabia, indicating that the valley was at a point tang ...
Mississippi River
The deepest point in the Mississippi River is 61 meters deep.
It is located in New Orleans.