Geographical Facts

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    There are 51 Geographical Facts!

    It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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    10 of the tributaries flowing into the Amazon river are as big as the Mississippi river.
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    Even Antarctica has an area code. It's 672.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The Sahara desert expands at about 1km per month.
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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    Sheikh Hamad Had His Name Carved into Island
    Sheikh Hamad, billionaire and royal family member in the United Arab Emirates, had a huge carving of his name that's even visible from space etched into a private island.
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    The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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