Geographical Facts

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    There are 51 Geographical Facts!

    More than a dozen men have stood on the surface of the moon, but only three have been to Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench, the deepest known spot in the ocean.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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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    The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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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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    The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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    The Sahara desert expands at about 1km per month.
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    Mexico City is built on top of an underground resevoir!
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