Geographical Facts

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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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    Israel's Dead Sea is 1,312 feet below sea level.
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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The Eternal Fire
    The Eternal Fire
    A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years, and is mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch, and in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel.
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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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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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