The city of New York was once called New Amsterdam — the Dutch traded it to the British for Suriname.

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

Fact #1504 · Geography

Some deserts were once oceans.

Fact #2661 · Geography

There are places in Antarctica where no rain has fallen for millions of years.

Fact #2238 · Geography

The largest bowling alley in the world is in Japan and has 116 lanes.

Fact #2596 · Geography

Vatican City is the world's smallest country — it covers just 0.44 square kilometers.

Fact #3748 · Geography

Petra in Jordan was carved into rose-colored rock cliffs.

Fact #1635 · Geography

There are abandoned cities hidden around the world that were evacuated suddenly.

Fact #2751 · Geography

Zhangye once stood along the Silk Road as a trade hub.

Fact #1670 · Geography