Geography

Monday, 16 February 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
Two of the largest bays of the Great Lakes belong to Lake Huron.
Those are:  Georgian Bay - 5,791 km2 (2,236 sq mi) Saginaw Bay - 2,771 km2 (1,070 sq mi)
Congo River
It is one of the most ecologically diverse habitats in the world.
It is home to over 10,000 tropical plants, 1,000 species of birds, 700 species of fish, and 400 mammals, many of which are endemic to Africa.
Mount Fuji
The average time needed to climb Mount Fuji is six hours.
It is considered a remotely easy climb.
Rio Grande
Scientists suggest that if proper management is not implemented in the care of the river, it will dry out completely.
The Rio Grande is overused, as there are more users than the water in the river. What is more, certain parts face droughts and frequently run dry.
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.
Amazon River
There are no bridges on the Amazon River.
While it is not impossible to build a bridge across the Amazon River, such a structure would not sur ...
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is polluted with sewage, domestic and industrial waste, and fertilizers and chemicals from farms.
The lake's basin has many human concentrations. Its shores are dotted with key towns: Kisumu, Kisii ...
Lake Tanganyika
Life in Lake Tanganyika occurs up to a depth of 200 meters.
Due to the low fluctuations in the ambient temperature, surface waters do not mix with deep water, which prevents oxygen transport from the surface to the lower parts of the lake.
Wadi Rum
There are two entrances to Wadi Rum.
One is on the southern side, near Wadi Al-Yatm, and the other is on the northern side. There are man ...
Mount Fuji
It is surrounded by five lakes.
They are Motosuko, Shojiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, and Kawaguchiko.