Geographical Facts

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    It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
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    Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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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 Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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    The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    If Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, there would only be 15 people living there.
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    Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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