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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