The Dead Sea is over 430 metres below sea level and dropping about a metre per year.

The Sahara Desert is roughly the same size as the United States.

Fact #3910 · Geography

There have been five mass extinction events in Earth's history — and we may be in the sixth.

Fact #3483 · Geography

There are places in Antarctica where no rain has fallen for millions of years.

Fact #2238 · Geography

Canada has more lakes than every other country combined.

Fact #3390 · Geography

The Millau Viaduct in France is one of the tallest bridges in the world.

Fact #1519 · Geography

The Pacific Ring of Fire contains many of the world's active volcanoes.

Fact #100 · Geography

Iceland is home to more than 100 volcanoes and experiences an earthquake almost every day.

Fact #3750 · Geography

The Sahara Desert is roughly the size of the United States.

Fact #154 · Geography