Geographical Facts

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    There are 51 Geographical Facts!

    Check your map! The Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal is farther East than the Atlantic entrance.
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    The state of Florida is bigger than England!
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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    Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    The tallest wave in history was the 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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    The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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