In ancient times, when the vast majority of people never left their hometowns and villages and learned about the world around them solely from the tales and legends of travelers, many incredible myths about distant lands arose.
The world in the stories of ancient storytellers was simultaneously frightening and enchanting, full of wonders and dangers… and, in fact, that’s exactly how it remains today. Don’t believe it? Then let’s explore this collection of incredible geographical facts, made for you by Bored Panda!
#21
Australia’s coastline (including Tasmania, but not other surrounding islands) is 35,877 kilometres (22,292 miles). It has more than 10,000 beaches and if you visit one a day it will take almost 30 years to see every one
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17points
#22
India is the smallest country in the world to have:
1. All major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, deserts, tundras, and aquatic ecosystems
2. All climatic conditions: Tropical, Dry, Temperate, Continental and Polar
3. All major forests: Tropical Forests (Evergreen & Semi-Evergreen , Deciduous, Thorn & Scrub) , Subtropical Forests (Broad-leaved & Pine, Dry Evergreen) , Temperate Forests , Alpine & Sub-Alpine Forests and Littoral & Swamp Forests i.e. Mangroves
1. All major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, deserts, tundras, and aquatic ecosystems
2. All climatic conditions: Tropical, Dry, Temperate, Continental and Polar
3. All major forests: Tropical Forests (Evergreen & Semi-Evergreen , Deciduous, Thorn & Scrub) , Subtropical Forests (Broad-leaved & Pine, Dry Evergreen) , Temperate Forests , Alpine & Sub-Alpine Forests and Littoral & Swamp Forests i.e. Mangroves
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16points
#23
Budapest is called Budapest, because when the original Pestbuda or Pest-Buda (alternatively Ofenpesth) name was put on the map, the names would’ve been on the “wrong”, i.e. opposite sides of the Danube.
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15points
#24
In Panama, you can see the sun rise from the Pacific Ocean and set into the Atlantic Ocean 😅
And no, I am not confusing east and west or something. Look at a map at think it through for a minute ;)
And no, I am not confusing east and west or something. Look at a map at think it through for a minute ;)
14points
#25
The oldest rocks on earth (3+ billion years ) are in the Canadian Shield.
13points
#26
The catatumbo lightening or forever storms. There is a place in Venezuela where a single, magical storm has been raging for thousands of years. Its breathtaking to watch and local legend says the flashes are actually billions of fireflies.. ⚡️
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12points
#27
Argentina is three times the size of Texas. You could fit all of Western Europe inside Brazil. João Pessoa, Brazil is closer to Dakar, Senegal than it is to most of the other capitals of South America. France’s longest border is with Brazil.
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12points
#28
Alaska is the eastern most state by longitude.
It’s also the northern and western most state.
It would take you everyday for 29 years to visit every beach in Australia. Challenge accepted.
It’s also the northern and western most state.
It would take you everyday for 29 years to visit every beach in Australia. Challenge accepted.
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9points
#29
disney world is so huge that you can fit 51 disney lands inside of it
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7points
