Global Geography Facts Flashcards
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Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Answer: Canada
Canada has the world's longest coastline at approximately 202,080 km, including its mainland and islands.
What is the name of the world's largest hot desert?
Answer: Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the world's largest hot desert, covering about 9.2 million square kilometers.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
Answer: Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains running north-south through Russia form the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Answer: Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.
Which ocean is the smallest in the world?
Answer: Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceans, covering about 14.06 million square kilometers.
The Amazon River flows primarily through which country?
Answer: Brazil
While the Amazon originates in Peru, approximately 60% of its basin and most of its length flows through Brazil.
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?
Answer: Jordan
Petra, the famous rose-red city carved into rock, is located in the Arabah region of southwestern Jordan.