Random Geographical Facts

Fact Page: Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

Fact Page: Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

Fact Page: Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

Fact Page: It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

It has 85 letters. It's the name for a hill, 305 metres (1,000 ft) high, close to Porangahau, New Zealand.

Tags: Place, New Zealand, Word, Hill, Weird, Strange, Crazy

Fact Page: Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
Date Added: 2012-03-07 02:02:32
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

Fact Page: Israel's Dead Sea is 1,312 feet below sea level.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
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Fact Page: The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact

Fact Page: In one day, a full grown redwood tree expels more than 2 tons of water through its leaves.
Date Added: 2009-04-30 09:51:08
Fact Category: Geographical Fact