Interesting Facts of World Geography

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Interesting Facts of World Geography

Every year, aspirants get 1-2 questions (like ‘match the following type questions’) connecting the basic geographical entities. Tip: Buy a good atlas, and familiarize with the names mentioned below.
1-Continents–7:(Based on Size) Asia, Africa, North America, SouthAmerica, Antarctica, Europe, Australia

2-  Lowest place – Dead Sea

3-  Oceans – 4 : (Based on Size) Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic

4-  Continent with largest number of countries – Africa

5-  Largest salt water lake – Caspian Sea (Europe)

6-  Largest fresh water lake – L.Superior(N.America)

7- Continent without desert – Europe

8- Only active volcano in Europe – Mt.Etna

9- Atacama desert – South America

10- Amazon Rain-forest – South America

11- Niagra water falls – N.America

12- Iguasu water falls – S.America

13- Angel water falls - S.America

14- Alps – Europe

15- Atlas – Africa

16- Kilimanjaro – Africa

17- Apalachian – N.America

18- Rockies – N.America

19- Andes – S.America

21- Ural – Asia/Europe

22- Amazon – S.America

23- Nile – Egypt (Africa)

24- European Union – 28 nations

25- Euro common currency – 17 nations


Major Grasslands of The World

Grassland - Regions
1. Dawns - Australia
2. Pampas - South America
3. Prairies - North America
4. Savana - Africa and Australia
5. Selvas - South America
6. Steppes - Europe and Northern Asia
7. Taiga - Europe and Asia
8. Velds - South Africa
9. Lianos - Venezuala (S. America)

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