Geography

Saturday, 17 October 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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Lake Huron
Sarnia is the most populated city over the lake.
It is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Settled in the mid-1830s, it became a city on May 7, ...
Mount Fuji
It is 3,776.24 meters high.
It is the highest peak in Japan.
Dead Sea
The enormous salinity causes even non-swimmers can easily stay afloat.
This is also said to be true for sumo athletes.
Paricutin volcano
The process of volcano formation began on February 20, 1943, with the formation of a fissure in a cornfield.
The formation and opening of the fissure was preceded by mysterious thunders heard by the inhabitants of the small village of Paricutin several weeks earlier.
Lake Victoria
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.
Currently, two cichlid species, the Singida tilapia and the Victoria tilapia, are threatened with extinction.
Asia
The Japanese are Asia's most long-lived nation.
The average life expectancy there is 84.67 years.
Yangtze River
It is considered the busiest river in the world.
Water transportation is very popular among both citizens and tourists. It also allows for ocean vessels to travel for around 1,600 kilometers up the river.
Lake Como
In the center of Triangolo Lariano is the tourist town of Canzo.
Canzo is the main town of the Comunità montana del Triangolo lariano ("Mountain Community of Triango ...
Colorado
Colorado is home to the highest city in the US.
It is Leadville, the administrative seat of Lake County. The city sits at 3,096 meters above sea lev ...
Mount Kilimanjaro
The mountain's peaks are covered with a snow and ice cap estimated to be about 12,000 years old.