The name Brazil comes from the brazilwood tree, which was the country's first major export.

The Channel Tunnel links the United Kingdom and France beneath the English Channel.

Fact #1506 · Geography

The Andes mountain range runs along the western edge of South America.

Fact #91 · Geography

Africa is so large that the United States, China, India, and most of Europe could all fit inside it simultaneously.

Fact #3758 · Geography

The Ice Age featured massive glaciers covering large parts of Earth.

Fact #683 · Geography

The city of Istanbul spans two continents — Europe and Asia.

Fact #3751 · Geography

Nan Madol is an ancient city built on artificial islets in Micronesia.

Fact #1658 · Geography

Africa is larger than China, India, the USA, and Europe combined.

Fact #3393 · Geography

The Eiffel Tower can grow over six inches taller in summer.

Fact #2709 · Geography