The Earth's crust is thinner under oceans (5–10 km) than under continents (30–70 km).

There are more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia — making it the world's largest archipelago country.

Fact #3917 · Geography

New Zealand was one of the last places on Earth to be settled by humans, around 1250–1300 CE.

Fact #3406 · Geography

The ancient city of Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places.

Fact #1660 · Geography

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

Fact #161 · Geography

The Great Wall of China is not visible from space with the naked eye — it's too narrow relative to its length.

Fact #3961 · Geography

The Nile Delta is sinking — it's being weighed down by sediment and eroded by rising seas.

Fact #3913 · Geography

China and India together contain over one-third of humanity.

Fact #3094 · Geography

The CN Tower in Toronto was once the tallest free-standing structure.

Fact #1531 · Geography