Geography
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Siberia is a vast land region that is located in Russia's central and eastern regions, which also is part of Asia's northern region. Siberia is approximately 5.2 million square miles. Siberia is bordered on its western side by the Ural Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on the east.
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Q: How many countries are in Africa?
A: There are 54 fully recognized states in Africa. Africa is the second-largest continent in both size and population. It measures 11.7 million square miles and is home to 1.1 billion citizens. -
Q: What are some interesting facts about North Africa?
A: North Africa is composed of two basic regions: the Maghreb and the Nile Valley. The countries in the Maghreb are Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Western Sahara, and the countries of the Nile Valley are Egypt and Sudan. Most of the countries in North Africa are predominantly Muslim. While over 2,000 languages are spoken across all of Africa, Arabic is the dominant language of North Africa. -
Q: Why does the Nile River flow north?
A: The Nile River flows north because north is downhill for the topography of the region where the Nile is located. Contrary to popular belief, there is no pull within the earth that causes rivers to flow south. Also contrary to popular belief, cardinal directions are only terms of orientation. They do not indicate topography or elevation. -
Q: What is the smallest country in Africa?
A: The smallest country in Africa is Seychelles, a group of islands off the continent's east coast. The smallest country on the mainland of the continent is The Gambia. -
Q: How do you protect yourself from the desert sun?
A: Individuals who will be exposed to the elements in a desert climate can protect themselves from the sun by wearing sunblock and appropriate clothing, including long pants, wide-brim hats that cover the face and neck, and sunglasses. Those who find themselves in an emergency situation in desert conditions may need to take additional measures to build a sun-proof shelter; this may require the use of manmade gear rather than found objects. -
Q: What is the most populated country in Africa?
A: The most populated country in Africa is Nigeria, with a population of over 177 million people. Nigeria is located in Western Africa and is a country that is comprised of 36 states. - See More Africa Questions
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Q: What kind of animals live in Antarctica?
A: No animals live permanently in Antarctica; animals that live in the sea around Antarctica include fish, krill, penguins and a variety of seals. Most of these animals live permanently in the water because the land is too harsh and the temperatures are too cold. -
Q: Where is Antarctica located?
A: Antarctica is the ice-covered continent that surrounds the South Pole and is itself surrounded by the Southern Ocean. It is the fifth largest land mass on the planet. -
Q: What is the climate like in Antarctica?
A: The climate in Antarctica is extremely cold with very little precipitation. The coldest ever temperature to be recorded on Earth was -128.56 degrees Fahrenheit in Antarctica at Vostok Station. -
Q: What are the names of some cities in Antarctica?
A: There are no true cities on the continent of Antarctica; instead, there are approximately 24 research stations with populations ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 people. The research stations are designed for scientific studies only, and they do not support tourism. -
Q: Which continents does the Arctic Circle pass through?
A: The Arctic Circle passes through three continents: Asia, Europe and North America. This includes eight countries: Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the United States (Alaska), Denmark (Greenland) and Iceland. -
Q: When does Antarctica have its shortest days and longest nights?
A: Antarctica has 24 hours of sunlight every year on December 21, when it is tilted towards the sun. The longest night, with 24 hours of darkness, in Antarctica happens when this southernmost continent is tilted away from the sun. - See More Antarctica Questions
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Q: What is the climate of Turkey?
A: Turkey has an overall temperate climate, but since it is located in a geographically diverse area, it contains several different climate regions. Coastal regions have milder weather throughout the year than the more arid interior, especially when compared to the Anatolian plateau. -
Q: What is the smallest country in Asia?
A: The smallest country in Asia is the Republic of Maldives, a country which lies in the Indian ocean region made up of over 1,192 coral islands spread over 90,000 square kilometers. The Maldives total land area is 298 square kilometers and is populated by 324,000 people as of 2012. -
Q: What kind of animals live in Japan?
A: Japan has over 130 different land mammals, 600 bird species and various reptiles, fish and insects. Much of Japan contains forest-covered mountainous terrain, which has not been developed for human habitation. -
Q: How long are South Korean school days?
A: South Korea is known for their education system, which includes very long days of up to (or over) 12 hours. Because of intense competition and cultural factors, high school students are encouraged to do schooling beyond the typical 8am-4pm schedule. -
Q: What country has the best school system in the world?
A: South Korea has the best public education system in the world, as of 2014, according to the international education company Pearson. The South Korean education system improved dramatically over the latter half of the 20th century, and the central component in that success is the country's focus on academic quality and rigor. -
Q: What are some of Asia's most endangered animals?
A: There are many endangered species in Asia, including fish such as the Sompong's rasbora of Thailand, mammals such as the south China tiger, primates such Sumatran orangutan of Indonesia, reptiles such as the Red River giant softshell turtle and birds such as the spoon-billed sandpiper. As of February 2015, some of these animals, such as the Sumatran elephant and the Yangtze finless porpoise, are considered critically endangered. - See More Asia Questions
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Q: What oceans surround Australia?
A: Australia is surrounded by the Pacific, Southern and Indian Oceans. The Timor, Tasman and Coral Seas also lie on the outside of the country. -
Q: Which fish's sting is so strong that the pain alone could kill you?
A: The reef stonefish is dangerous because its sting causes intense pain that can actually be strong enough to kill a person. In this case, death is brought about as a result of the shock caused by the extreme pain that accompanies a stonefish's sting. -
Q: What is the capital of Australia?
A: The capital of Australia is Canberra, while the largest city is Sydney. Canberra is located in southeastern Australia and includes an area of about 300 square miles. Canberra had a population exceeding 380,000 people, as of 2013. Sydney is located on the southeastern coast and including around 4,800 square miles. -
Q: Which type of deadly jellyfish is nearly invisible?
A: The Irukandji jellyfish, which is a highly venomous type of Australian box jellyfish, has nearly invisible tentacles and a tiny, transparent bell that makes it very hard to see. Though the Irukandji's bell is typically less than an inch wide, its translucent tentacles, which contain venomous darts, can be up to 3 feet long. -
Q: Which continent is Australia in?
A: Australia is both a country and a continent. It is the sixth largest country in terms of land area and is the only large country that is completely surrounded by water. Australia is slightly smaller than the United States. -
Q: What makes the Portuguese man-of-war unique?
A: While the Portuguese man-of-war may look like a jellyfish, it's actually a siphonophore. Also known as simply "man-of-war" or "bluebottle," this complex creature is a colony of smaller individual organisms known as zooids. Though separate, the organisms that make up the Portuguese man-of-war work together and rely on each other for survival. - See More Australia Questions
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