Geography

Thursday, 23 April 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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Cappadocia
In the biblical "Acts of the Apostles," the Cappadocians are mentioned as one of the first peoples to hear of the "good news" from the Galileans on the day of Pentecost, shortly after Jesus' resurrection.
Both archaeological excavations and the writings of Josephus Flavius confirm that there were Jewish communities in Cappadocia during this period.
Krakatoa
The caldera formed after the eruption is now housing a new volcano, called the Anak Krakatau.
It translates to "Child of Krakatoa".
Paricutin volcano
Paricutin's activity finally ceased in 1952.
Easter Island
Missionaries arrived on the island in the 1860s, and by the 1870s, Easter Islanders had adopted Catholicism.
Intervention by the church hierarchy caused the deportation of the inhabitants to cease. Those who s ...
Rio Grande
It is one of the principal rivers of both the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Amazon River
Whether the Amazon is the longest river on earth is still a matter of debate.
It may be longer or shorter than the Nile, depending on the measurement criteria used. It's length may be anywhere between 6,275 and 6,992 km, while Nile is estimated to be between 5,499 and 7,088 km.
Lake Tanganyika
The base of the lake is mostly Precambrian granite rocks and igneous rocks rich in magnesium, iron and aluminum.
Tropical rainforests
The canopy is the most biologically diverse layer of the tropical rainforest.
It is made up of different types of trees that reach heights of 30 to 45 meters. Most of the flora o ...
Mississippi River
At its widest point, the Mississippi River is over 17 kilometers wide.
Cappadocia
Nowadays, one of the attractions for which Cappadocia is famous is balloon flights over rocks shaped by nature and humans.
The balloon flight usually starts at 4 a.m. to see the sunrise, lasts about 2 - 3 hours, and takes place at an altitude of up to 1,000 meters above the ground.