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Fascinating Facts about - Places

This category is for fascinating facts about Places. The sub-categories include - Asia - Britain - Europe - Miscellaneous Places.

 


Here is a random selection of fascinating facts about Places.

Miscellaneous Places - Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands take their name from the giant tortoises which live there.

Miscellaneous Places - Fiji

The islands of the Fiji archipelago were first recorded in detail by Captain Bligh in 1789 (after he was cast adrift from his the, the Bounty). There are around 322 islands.

Europe - The Longest River

The Volga River is the longest river in Europe. It is about 2,300 miles (3,700 km) long.

Miscellaneous Places - The Highest Mountain

The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest in the Himalayas. It is 29,028 feet (8,848 metres) high.

Asia - The Largest Continent

With about a third of the Earth's land area, Asia is the world's largest continent.