Geographical Facts

    Random Geographical Facts

    There are 51 Geographical Facts!

    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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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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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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    The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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    Sheikh Hamad Had His Name Carved into Island
    Sheikh Hamad, billionaire and royal family member in the United Arab Emirates, had a huge carving of his name that's even visible from space etched into a private island.
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    Mexico City is built on top of an underground resevoir!
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