Geographical Facts

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    Mexico City is built on top of an underground resevoir!
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    It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
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    If Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, there would only be 15 people living there.
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    If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres (200 - 210ft) - everywhere
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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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    Fairy Bridge
    Fairy Bridge
    The largest natural bridge on Earth, the 'Fairy Bridge', was virtually unknown to the rest of the world until it was observed on Google Earth.
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    Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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