The Mariana Trench was first reached by humans in 1960 — the second visit came 52 years later.

Antarctica is the only continent with no native population and no permanent residents except researchers.

Fact #3994 · Geography

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

Fact #3748 · Geography

Iceland is home to more than 100 volcanoes and experiences an earthquake almost every day.

Fact #3750 · Geography

The Palm Islands in Dubai were constructed using land reclamation techniques.

Fact #1516 · Geography

The Eiffel Tower was once the tallest man-made structure on Earth.

Fact #1518 · Geography

The Andes Mountains are still rising today.

Fact #273 · Geography

Australia is wider than the Moon — Australia is about 4,000 km across, the Moon's diameter is 3,474 km.

Fact #3587 · Geography

The Sahara Desert receives very little annual rainfall.

Fact #218 · Geography