Geography

Monday, 13 July 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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Amazon River
More than half of the fish species found in the Amazon River are endemic.
About 200 species are adapted to be frugivores. These feed mainly on forest fruits and seeds.
Negev
The population of the Negev is expected to reach 1.2 million by 2025.
By 2010, the Negev was home to approximately 630.000 people, representing 8.2 percent of Israel’s po ...
Galapagos Islands
One of the most famous representatives of the islands' fauna is the Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis niger).
These tortoises, also known as elephant tortoises, live on seven islands. They are the largest livin ...
Mount Pinatubo
It is located approximately 87 kilometers northwest of the capital of the Philippines, Manila.
Niagara Falls
Nearly half of the water from the waterfall is discharged into two nearby power plants.
The amount of water discharged significantly affects the water level in the river, which can fluctuate by several meters throughout the day.
Mount Vesuvius
The last eruption of the volcano occurred between March 17 and 23, 1944. Since then, Vesuvius has shown no activity.
However, this does not mean that Vesuvius is not capable of renewed eruptions with catastrophic cons ...
Mountains
The highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in Himalayas on the China-Nepal border.
Mount Everest is 8,848 meters high. The border between China and Nepal runs through its summit point.
Jordan River
Some parts of the river are closed to the public and are considered military zone.
Nan Madol
Nan Madol is built on 100 artificial islets formed on the reef, separated by canals.
The detailed city maps contain 16 names of islands and islets. Among them, Nan Douvas draws attentio ...
Uluru
Both names–Uluru and Ayers Rock–are officially in use since 1993.
At first, it was named “Ayers Rock / Uluru” but since 2002, as requested by the Regional Tourism Association in Alice Springs, it has been renamed “Uluru / Ayers Rock.”