Geography

Taiga occupies 11.5% (17 million km2 - 10,5 million square miles) of Earth's land area, second only to deserts and dry scrub (19% of Earth's land area).

The hills in the northeastern corner of the crater were once completely covered with spiraling ammonite fossils.

The Rio Grande has been an immigration hub for both Mexicans and Americans.

The introduction of Nile perch into the lake ecosystem, eutrophication of the lake, and other changes have led to the extinction of at least 200 cichlid species in Lake Victoria.

It was discovered by Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão in 1482.

The mountain's peaks are covered with a snow and ice cap estimated to be about 12,000 years old.

The Tames Barrier is the largest movable barrier in Europe.

The evacuation of villages began as early as July 1943, when lava flows approached their borders.

The name "Easter Island" was given to it by a European - the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen.

In the Asian taiga, two types are distinguished, differing in species composition - dark taiga and light taiga.