The least populated places in the world are alpine regions, deserts, and polar regions, with Greenland being the least populous nation. Large rainforests and deserts are also sparsely populated. Antarctica has no permanent residents and very few visitors. The least populated places in the world are alpine regions, deserts, and polar regions, in order of […]
The world has a population of approximately 6.9 billion with an average global population density of 35 per square mile. Antarctica and Tristan da Cunha are the most isolated places in the world, while Koryak Okrug, Northern Siberia, Western Australian Desert, and northwestern Canada are the most isolated places on inhabited continents. Population density fails […]
Deserts cover one third of the world’s land, with El Azizia in Libya recording 150°C and Death Valley in the US reaching 134°C. Mali and Tunisia are among the hottest inhabited areas, with temperatures reaching 130°C. Surviving extreme heat is difficult, with dehydration and heatstroke causing death within hours. The 2003 European heat wave caused […]
The most populated cities in the world are in South and East Asia, with eight cities having populations greater than 10 million. Monaco and Singapore are the most densely populated countries. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has the highest population density in the world. Despite concerns about overpopulation, highly populated cities can be vibrant and […]
Two villages in Norway and Italy have lived without direct sunlight for six months of the year, but have erected giant computer mirrors to track the sun and direct daylight into the villages during winter months. Rjukan in Norway and Viganella in Italy have both implemented the technology. For as long as anyone can remember, […]
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s amputated arm has a separate burial site from his body after being accidentally shot by his own troops during the Battle of Chancellorsville. His arm was saved and buried near the hospital, while his body was sent to his family. Jackson earned his nickname during the First Battle of Bull Run […]
