Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — Europe and Asia.

The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles.

Fact #1504 · Geography

Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined.

Fact #3745 · Geography

The Sahara Desert spans across multiple countries in North Africa.

Fact #187 · Geography

The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world.

Fact #72 · Geography

The Sahara Desert receives less rainfall than most regions.

Fact #330 · Geography

Greenland is 80% covered by ice — if it all melted, global sea levels would rise about 20 feet.

Fact #3755 · Geography

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

Fact #3398 · Geography

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

Fact #3758 · Geography