Hunting in North America involves big game, small game, predators, fur animals, birds, and vermin. Hunters are required to have a license and purchase tags for each animal killed. Hunting quotas are set by regional wildlife agencies. Many people hunt animals for food or for sport. Animals hunted in North America can be divided into […]
Rome and New York are almost on the same latitude despite Rome having milder winters due to atmospheric pressure and westerly winds. The prime meridian has changed, Minnesota is the northernmost state, and at 60 degrees south, you can sail around the world. Rome is further north than New York, but only by one degree […]
90% of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, while only 10% live in the Southern Hemisphere. Interesting facts about world geography include Hulunbuir as the largest city, three countries surrounded by another nation, and the longest mountain range in the Atlantic Ocean. The vast majority of the world’s population lives in the Northern […]
Russia shares borders with Finland and North Korea, allowing for overland travel between the two countries. Russia has the most borders with 17 countries and is the largest country in the world. Other interesting geography facts include Liechtenstein being doubly landlocked, Alaska’s unique location, and Istanbul spanning two continents. Although Finland and North Korea are […]
South Koreans are more concerned about air pollution, water pollution, an aging population, and economic stagnation than North Korea’s nuclear weapons. South Korea has the worst air quality among OECD countries, causing health concerns for its citizens. Young South Koreans do not see North Korea as an immediate threat. It turns out that Americans fear […]
Global warming is causing an increase in floating icebergs in the North Atlantic Ocean, putting more ships at risk of sinking like the Titanic. Despite the Titanic being an unusual event, recent decades have seen more icebergs appearing at sea in milder temperatures. The Titanic cost $7.5 million USD to build and was equipped to […]
North America has more wilderness than Africa, with 82% of Canadian land untouched by humans. However, Africa’s rainforests contain over half of the world’s plant and animal species. Canada has 24% of the world’s wetlands, while only 5% of US wilderness is protected. Africa is deforested twice as fast as the rest of the world. […]
North Korea is a secretive nation with a Stalinist dictatorship and a cult of personality surrounding its leaders. The country’s economy has suffered from severe famine, and human rights abuses are rampant. North Korea’s nuclear program and its leader’s possible mental instability are major concerns for the international community. Travel to North Korea is difficult […]
Half of North Korea’s population lives in extreme poverty with limited access to basic necessities. Despite having underground mineral deposits worth over $6 trillion, the country lacks the infrastructure and technology to exploit them. North Korea’s top exports include anthracite coal, statues, and counterfeit banknotes. About half of all North Koreans live in extreme poverty. […]
The North Pole is a geographic pole at 90° North, while the North Magnetic Pole is based on the magnetosphere and constantly changing. The magnetic field creates the aurora and the pole’s location is moving towards Siberia. Magnetic compasses point to the magnetic North Pole, but GPS is a better tool for navigation. The difference […]
Cahokia was a large pre-Columbian settlement in North America, with up to 20,000 people living in and around it. It covered six square miles and included at least 120 earthen mounds. Archaeological finds include evidence of a game called Chunkey and human sacrifice. The city began to decline after a flood in 1200 AD and […]
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in North America, covering 13.2 million acres in Southeast Alaska. It contains four mountain ranges, including nine of the 16 highest peaks in the US, and the largest number of glaciers in North America. The park has a diverse ecology and is home […]
Robert Edwin Peary, a US Marine engineer, was the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909 with his clerk and four Inuit men. The North Pole is isolated and covered in sea ice, making it impossible to build permanent structures. The first expedition was controversial, but a 2005 expedition recreated the journey. The […]
Minnesota’s nickname is the “North Star State,” with the French translation “L’Etoile du Nord” appearing on the state seal and flag. Minnesota is the only US state with a French motto, possibly in honor of early French settlers. The state became the 32nd to join the US in 1858, and its seal and flag feature […]
Sweden established New Sweden in parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the early 17th century, but the venture lasted less than 17 years due to battles with the Dutch. Swedish settlers introduced Lutheran Christianity and the log cabin to the New World. In the early 17th century, many European countries were struggling to […]
Many North American animals went extinct after the last ice age, with humans believed to be the cause. Megafauna, including the American lion and ancient bison, are mostly extinct. Other extinct animals include the giant short-faced bear, saber-toothed tiger, and wooly mammoth. Like everywhere else, numerous animals in North America went extinct shortly after the […]
South Koreans are taller and heavier than North Koreans due to better childhood nutrition and access to healthcare. The average height of a North Korean military recruit is 4 feet 6 inches, while the average height of a South Korean college graduate is 5.6 feet. Short stature was once associated with determination in South Korea, […]
New research suggests early humans may have been in North America 130,000 years ago, based on mastodon bones found in San Diego in 1992. The bones show signs of impact and were found near five large stones that may have been used as hammers and anvils. Attempts at radiocarbon dating were unsuccessful, so uranium-thorium dating […]
Greeks work the second-hardest in the world after Korea, with an average of 42.4 hours per week. Mediterranean countries work longer hours than northern countries. Finland has the most paid leisure time, while the Philippines and Thailand have the least. Women in some countries work almost as many hours as men. Greece may seem like […]
Indigenous people of North America, also known as Native or First Nations, have lived in the area for thousands of years. Common groups include Cherokee, Cheyenne, Cree, Haida, Iroquois, Mi’kmaq, Navajo, and Ojibwe, each with unique cultures and histories. Indigenous people of North America are also called Native or Native Americans and First Nations. Indigenous […]
