Geography

Saturday, 25 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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Santorini
On the top of the Mesa Vouno mountain are the ruins of the ancient city of Thera.
The city was inhabited in the 9th century BC. Archeologists discovered the Temple of Dionysus, the Sanctuary of Apollo, and Ancient Thera's cemetery there.
River Thames
There are over 80 islands on the Thames.
Negev
To the north of the Ramon Crater are the black hills of Giv’at Ga’ash.
The hill was once an active volcano that erupted thousands of years ago and covered it with lava, cr ...
Murray River
It is the third longest navigable river in the world.
It is surpassed by the Amazon River in South America and the Nile River in Africa.
Komodo National Park
Most villages in the park have limited access to fresh water, especially during the dry season.
During the dry season, water quality deteriorates and many people become ill. Malaria and diarrhea a ...
Greenland
The first European to reach Greenland was Erik the Red.
This happened in 982. Erik the Red was the founder of the first Norse settlements in Greenland. He g ...
Gobi Desert
The total annual precipitation varies from 50 to 200 mm (1.96 to 7.87 in) depending on the region.
Mount Fuji
The last eruption took place from December 1707 to February 1708.
There are said to be three more unconfirmed eruptions of the volcano between 1708 and 1854.
Jordan River
It has the lowest water level of any river in the world.
At the point where it flows into the Dead Sea, it is 436 m (1,430 ft) below sea level.
Lake Huron
It is not as deep as Lake Superior or Lake Michigan.
In fact, only Lake Eerie is shallower than Lake Huron. The average depth of Lake Huron is 59 m (195 ft), with the deepest point at 229 m (750 ft).