New Zealand was one of the last large landmasses to be settled by humans, around 1250–1300 AD.

Antarctica is the windiest continent — wind speeds can exceed 200 mph.

Fact #3762 · Geography

The Colosseum in Rome was completed in the first century.

Fact #139 · Geography

Fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica.

Fact #712 · Geography

The longest mountain range in the world is the Andes.

Fact #917 · Geography

The Sahara Desert was once home to large lakes and grasslands.

Fact #232 · Geography

Greenland is the world's largest island and is covered by an ice sheet containing 10% of the world's fresh water.

Fact #4274 · Geography

The United States purchased Florida from Spain in 1819.

Fact #1128 · Geography

The Sahara Desert is larger than most countries.

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