The Earth's crust is thinner beneath oceans.

The Great Lakes contain about 20% of the world's surface freshwater.

Fact #161 · Geography

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

Fact #1519 · Geography

The Aswan High Dam controls flooding of the Nile River.

Fact #1524 · Geography

Mount Everest grows slightly each year due to tectonic activity.

Fact #166 · Geography

Countries with extremely high tax rates sometimes collect less revenue than countries with moderate tax rates.

Fact #2603 · Geography

The Ice Age shaped many of today’s landscapes.

Fact #713 · Geography

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

Fact #154 · Geography

Norway has a town called Å — the shortest place name in the world.

Fact #3914 · Geography