The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow waterway that connects the large Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, serving as a natural boundary between two continents, Europe and Africa. It is one of the most important and busiest waterways in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of ships pass through this strait, playing a
What connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea? Read More »
An enclave country is entirely surrounded by the territory of another country. There are only three sovereign enclave countries in the world. The three enclave countries Lesotho is the largest among the three. Vatican City is the smallest. 1. Lesotho Lesotho is a small, mountainous country in southern Africa, completely surrounded by South Africa. It
The three enclave countries in the world Read More »
A double-landlocked country (or doubly landlocked country) is a landlocked country that is entirely surrounded by landlocked countries. There are total 44 landlocked countries in the world. Only two are double-landlocked. Can you guess? The two double-landlocked countries 1. Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is a small doubly landlocked country located in Central Europe between landlocked countries Austria
How many countries are double-landlocked? Read More »
Mount Erebus located on the Ross Island in Antarctica is the southernmost active volcano on Earth. It stands at approximately 3,794 m (12,448 ft) above sea level making it the second highest volcano in Antarctica after Mount Sidley. Mount Sidley has an elevation of 4,285 m (14,058 ft). There is a lava lake within its
Which is the southernmost active volcano on Earth? Read More »
A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Most people think of a lake as a small freshwater body, but lakes can contain freshwater, brackish water, or even saltwater. Some lakes can also cover thousands of square kilometers in area. The following are the top 10 largest lakes in the world by surface
Top 10 largest lakes in the world by area Read More »
A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes can support large populations and can also be great tourist spots. Africa is home to some of the world’s largest lakes. Let’s learn about them. Largest lakes in Africa by area 1. Lake Victoria Lake Area Countries Lake Victoria 68,800 sq km Tanzania, Uganda,
The largest lakes in Africa Read More »
Our world is big, diverse, and sometimes surprising. There’s always something new and fascinating to learn. Here are some fun and interesting geography facts. Let’s read. 20+ fun and interesting geography facts 1. Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland is the world’s northernmost capital city (of a sovereign state). Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is
20+ fun and interesting geography facts Read More »
More than 1/5th of the landmass of India is covered in forests. As per the India state of forest report 2023, the total forest cover in India is 7,15,342.61 sq km, which is 21.76% of the total geographical area of the country. The forest cover is divided into 3 parts. Forest cover by forest type
Forest cover in India – state wise cover Read More »
The US-Mexico international land border is roughly 1,933 miles (3,110 km) long. There are 4 US states that border Mexico: US states that border Mexico State Border length with Mexico Bordering Mexican states California 140 miles Baja California Arizona 373 miles Baja California and Sonora New Mexico 180 miles Sonora and Chihuahua Texas 1,241 miles
4 US states that border Mexico Read More »
Japan is an island country in East Asia with over 14,000 islands. The 4 main islands of Japan are: The four largest islands of Japan The Honshu island is the largest island in Japan. It has an area of around 228,000 sq km. Honshu Island is also the seventh largest and the second most populous
The 4 main islands of Japan Read More »
