25 amazing facts about the Earth that are hard to believe (26 photos)
Much can be said about our planet, but you can’t exactly name it boring and monotonous - from rocky cliffs to distant meadows, it is full of mesmerizing landscapes and interesting places that worth seeing with your own eyes at least once. And that's not to mention amazing facts behind the magnificent views! Buckle up, geography lovers, an exciting and educational trip to the picturesque places of the planet Earth. 
1 Lions Are Considered An Endangered Species In 26 Countries In Africa 
Lions, kings of the jungle, once ruled African continent and even met on the European continent before their exterminated. According to official data, lions have become extinct not only in Europe, but also in 26 African countries. It's sad to think how big part of the lion population was destroyed.
2. Canada has the largest concentration of lakes: over 879,000 
Second largest but first in number of lakes, Canada surpasses any other country in this parameter. Study showed that Canada has the most lakes per square kilometer, and also 62% of the 1.42 million lakes in the world that are larger than 0.1 square kilometers in Canada.
3. Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt 
Yes, the pyramids of Giza are still one of the oldest pyramids in the world. world, but in Sudan there are simply more of them: in Egypt there are 138 pyramids, and in Sudan 200–255. Interestingly, in Sudan they were not built by the ancient Egyptians, who moved south.
4. There are no mosquitoes in Iceland 
If you can't stand mosquitoes, then pack suitcases. Although these insects are widely distributed in other countries, in Iceland doesn't have them. Due to the cold climate, mosquitoes cannot invade Iceland and cannot settle down there.
5. The distance between the Diomede Islands is 4 kilometers and the time difference is 20 hours. 
Time zones sometimes give rise to strange situations. Between Diomede Islands are only 4 kilometers away, but due to the fact that through them passes the international date line, they are not just in different time zones, but also 20 hours apart.
6. Nebraska has a city with a population of 1 
Located in Nebraska, Monowi is perhaps the most small town in the United States. The only inhabitant of Monovi - Elsie Ayler, 84, who pays her taxes and renews her license to sale of alcohol.
7. In Iceland, you can visit inside the magma chamber of the volcano 
Iceland is a country of volcanoes. If you ever visit on this island, be sure to visit the magma chamber of one of volcanoes open to visitors. The magma chamber of a volcano is often they call it the heart, "everything bad happens" there. the only an exception to this rule is the Trihnukagigur volcano, where magma in the camera seems to have disappeared.
8. There are more caves in the US state of Kentucky than anywhere else on earth. 
Kentucky is not only famous for its whiskey. The longest cave system known as "Mammoth Cave National Park" located on the east coast of this state.
9. Papua New Guinea has 840 languages 
Papua New Guinea rightfully belongs to the title of the most multilingual country: 840 different languages are used in this country. Second place is occupied by Indonesia, which has 711 languages. Nigeria ranks third with 520 surviving languages.
10. The largest desert in the world - Antarctica 
Yes, deserts are made up of more than just sand. The desert is possible be characterized as an arid place where it is impossible to survive for long period of time. Pabout this description in Antarctica is one of the largest deserts on Earth. Interesting geographical facts, like these only demonstrate how unique this continent is.
11. The highest waterfall in the world is Tugela Falls. Or not? 
In the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa there is a complex of seasonal waterfalls known as Tugela Falls. According to some studies, it is he who is considered the highest waterfall on Earth - although the height of a continuous waterfall is only 411 meters, the total height of the cascades reaches 947 meters. His main the rival is Angel Falls in Venezuela.
12. Istanbul is the only major city on two continents 
Istanbul, located on the border of the Black and Mediterranean seas, is the largest city in Turkey, although not the capital. He located on two different continents - Europe and Asia. The city unites a system of bridges, but its two sides are still completely different. On on the European side there are banks and many historical buildings, while the Asian side is more relaxed.
13. The tallest tree in the world is in California's Redwood National Park. 
The redwood tree in California's Redwood National Park is the tallest tree in the world. A tree nicknamed Hyperion has been found Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor on August 25, 2006, and to keep him safe, his exact location is kept in the strictest confidence.
14. Peru has a lake with floating islands 
The highest navigable lake in the world is Titicaca. a small area where the floating islands of Uros are located. May with It is safe to say that there is nothing like it anywhere else on the planet.
15. Jericho is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. 
This territory belonged to the ancient city of Palestine, founded in 9000 BC and located on the Jordan River. Jericho is not only the oldest city in the world, but also the lowest - it located 258 meters below sea level.
16. There is a supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park 
As the first natural park in the United States, Yellowstone is special place. Most of the park is located on top of the supervolcano. Although the last time the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted more than 640 000 years ago, it's hard not to wonder what power lies beneath this park.
17. The full name of Bangkok consists of 168 letters. 
Whereas the Swedish city "Ö" deserves the title city with the shortest name, Bangkok can compete for the longest. Ready?
Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintarayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Nopparat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchanivet Mahasatan Amon Piman Avatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit
. In translation, it means "the city of the gods, the great city, city - an eternal treasure, impregnable city of God Indra, majestic capital of the world, endowed with nine precious stones, happy city, full of abundance grandiose Royal Palace, reminiscent of a divine abode, where the reincarnated god reigns, city gifted by Indra and built by Vishwakarman. Hard to learn?
18. The most remote place on Earth - Point Nemo 
Point Nemo is located so far from civilization that the people closest to it are astronauts on the ISS, which is located on a distance of 415 kilometers.
19. The world's largest war memorial is a road in Australia 
When the First World War ended, many Australians returned home and went in search of work to support themselves and their families. Some have been building roads along the coast. Australia. One of the roads completed in 1932 and with a total length 241,402 kilometers, became a memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers, and called the Great Ocean Road.
20. The lowest temperature in history - -89.2 ° C 
July 21, 1983 at 02:45 UTC the station "Vostok" in Antarctica reported the lowest air temperature, ever measured on the surface of the planet: -89.2°C.
21. 42 buildings in New York have their own zip codes. 
There are 4 million people in Manhattan, so a huge amount of mail passes through the island every day, and the system zip codes helps get all that mail where it belongs relies. Interestingly, 42 buildings in Manhattan have their own postal codes.
22. The longest flight in the world lasts 19 hours 
Nobody likes long flights, especially if the cabin is without the children are tired of screaming or the neighbor has occupied the entire armrest. The longest air route in the world, from Singapore to New York, from October will operate Singapore Airlines. The route has about 15,322 kilometers. This is a really long flight!
23. Yuma, Arizona - the sunniest place in the world 
The sunny state of Arizona has rightfully earned its nickname. City Huma was ahead of everyone in this regard: 91 percent of daylight hours in a year (in an average of 4000 hours) brought him the title of the sunniest city on Earth.
24. There is a matryoshka lake in the world: a lake on an island on a lake on an island 
Just like Nolan's "Inception": an island with a lake that has island ... with a lake. It's about an unnamed island on Victoria Island on Territory of Nunavut in - of course - Canada.
25. Brazil is home to over 3,100 animal species. 
Ah, the Amazon rainforest. The wonder of this world, the place where life flourishes. According to current data, in the Amazon rainforest 3100 different species of animals live. Just think about it!
