Lake Titicaca, on the Bolivia-Peru border, is the world's highest navigable lake at 3,812 meters.

Mount Etna in Sicily is Europe's most active volcano and has been erupting continuously for at least 2,700 years.

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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

In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig — they are social animals and must have a companion.

Fact #3986 · Geography

Mount Everest grows slightly each year due to tectonic activity.

Fact #166 · Geography

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is one of the longest railway tunnels in the world.

Fact #1533 · Geography

The Suez Canal significantly reduced travel time between Europe and Asia.

Fact #1514 · Geography

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

Fact #2603 · Geography

Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and China.

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