Interesting Facts about Antarctica Antarctica is one of the last places on earth we haven’t really explored or colonised. It was first discovered in 1820 by Captain Thaddeus Bellingshausen but did you know these facts about the continent. Antarctica is actually the largest desert in the world. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, highest and driest …
16 Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the world Its located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level No wheels were used during construction of the city, all the heavy rocks were pushed up steep mountain side by hundred of men – some weighing as much as …
70% of the Island is covered in Mountains which stretch from the north to the south of the Island 60% of the island is covered in forests, rubber and oil plantations The rubber output helps make Thailand the world’s largest producer of rubber There are no major rivers on the island – but does have …
Lima is the Capital of Peru in South America. The city is a coastal city on located on the Pacific Ocean. Here are 17 interesting facts about Lima. 30 Million people live in Peru, roughly a third of which live in Lima. It’s the 5th largest city in South America The capital is coastal and …
New Zealand is home to the longest place name in the world. It is called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, a hill in Hawkes Bay. No where in the country is more than 79 miles (128km) away from the sea. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington – which is also the southernmost capital in the world A New Zealand …