From countries that fit inside cities to rivers that flow backwards — 45 geography trivia facts that surprise even seasoned players.
Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto. Africa is wider than the Moon's diameter. There are more time zones in France than in the USA, because of overseas territories.
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined — roughly 60% of all lakes. And the shortest international bridge in the world is 3.4 metres long, connecting Canada and the USA.
La Paz is the world's highest administrative capital at over 3,600 metres. The island of Cyprus is home to two capital cities — Nicosia (Greek) and North Nicosia (Turkish).
Iceland has no mosquitoes. None. And in Svalbard, Norway, it is illegal to bury the dead — the permafrost prevents decomposition.
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