Geography

It was discovered by European explorer Amerigo Vespucci in 1497.

The Mediterranean countries form a region that is the cradle of the oldest civilizations and the great monotheistic religions.

Niagara Falls from the Canadian side is much more attractive to tourists, as the view faces directly onto the falling cascade on the American side and the Canadian cascade.

The eastern, lower peak of the mountain was first climbed by a local mountaineer, Killar Khashirov, on July 22, 1829.

Europe began to form about 175 million years ago when the supercontinent Pangaea began to break apart.

The top of the mountain has also been reached by car.

Manhattan is an island 21.6 kilometers long and 3.7 kilometers wide (at its widest point).

Mount St. Helens was continuously active until 2008.

Uluru belongs to the Anangu (Aboriginal people of Australia), who lease to the Australian Government. It is a 99-years lease.

The canopy is the most biologically diverse layer of the tropical rainforest.