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13 Mind Blowing Geographical facts

Author Zak  |  Date 2023-01-07 00:00:00  |  Category Tutorial from old site.
  1. The world's largest cave is the Hang Son Doong cave in Vietnam Hang Son Doong cave is a natural cave in Vietnam that is the largest cave in the world by volume. It was discovered in 1991 and is over 5.5 miles long, over 600 feet high, and over 300 feet wide in some parts.
  2. The world's largest island is Greenland Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and it is the largest island in the world, covering an area of over 840,000 square miles. Despite its size, Greenland has a population of just over 56,000 people.
  3. The world's largest lake is the Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is a large inland body of water located between Europe and Asia, and it is the largest lake in the world by surface area, covering an area of over 143,000 square miles. It is also the deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of over 3,360 feet.
  4. The world's highest waterfall is the Salto Angel waterfall in Venezuela The Salto Angel waterfall, also known as Angel Falls, is the highest waterfall in the world, standing at an impressive height of 3,212 feet. It is located in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela and is named after Jimmy Angel, a pilot who flew over the falls and later led an expedition to the falls in 1937.
  5. The world's longest mountain range is the Andes The Andes is a mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America, and it is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 4,300 miles. The Andes are home to many of the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere, including Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia.
  6. The world's largest desert is the Antarctic Desert The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering an area of over 5.5 million square miles.
  7. The world's largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is a vast system of coral reefs located off the coast of Australia, and it is the largest coral reef in the world, covering an area of over 130,000 square miles. It is home to a diverse array of marine life, including thousands of species of fish, coral, and other marine animals.
  8. The world's largest volcano is Mauna Loa Mauna Loa is an active volcano located on the island of Hawaii, and it is the largest volcano in the world by volume, covering an area of over 2,000 cubic miles. It is also one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, with 33 known eruptions since 1843.
  9. The world's longest cave system is the Mammoth Cave National Park The Mammoth Cave National Park is a cave system located in Kentucky, and it is the longest known cave system in the world, with over 400 miles of explored cave passages. It is a popular tourist destination and is home to a variety of cave formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and other geological features.
  10. The world's highest lake is Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca is a large, deep lake located in the Andes Mountains, and it is the highest lake in the world, standing at an elevation of over 12,000 feet above sea level. It is also the largest lake in South America by volume, covering an area of over 3,200 square miles.
  11. The world's largest waterfall by volume is the Iguazu Falls The Iguazu Falls is a vast waterfall located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and it is the largest waterfall in the world by volume, with an average flow rate of over 62,000 cubic feet per second. It is made up of over 270 individual falls and is a popular tourist destination.
  12. The world's largest canyon is the Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is a vast canyon located in Arizona, and it is the largest canyon in the world, stretching over 277 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and over a mile in depth. It is a popular tourist destination and is home to a variety of plant and animal life.
  13. The world's largest island in a lake is Manitoulin Island Manitoulin Island is an island located in Lake Huron, and it is the largest island in a lake in the world, covering an area of over 2,700 square miles. It is home to a variety of plant and animal life and is a popular tourist destination.
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