Interesting Facts About Mount Everest

1. It is situated in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal
2. It was formed about 60 million years ago
3. Its height of 29 028 feet or 8 848 meters above sea level makes it the highest mountain peak in the world
4. It grows about 6 millimeters per year
5. Formerly, its name was Peak XV. Currently is named after Sir George Everest, the British surveyor-general of India
6. Its name in Nepal „Sagarmatha“ means „goddess of the sky“, in Tibet „Chomolungma“ means „mother goddess of the universe“
7. 4 000 is number of people who tried to climb Mont Everest
8. 2 000 is number of people who climbed Mont Everest
9. The first ascent is made by Sir Edmund Hillary in may 1953
10. 15 years old  Temba Tsheri  is the youngest person who climbed Mont Everest
11. 76 years old Bahadur Sherchan is the oldest person who climbed Mont Everest

Interesting Facts About Brazil?

1. Brazil or Brasil or Republica Federtiva do Brasil is the fifth largest country in the world
2. Its capital is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Brasilia. Seen from above it has shape of an airplane.
3. The largest rainforest and the second longest river, both named Amazon are there
4. Several of the largest sports stadiums in the world are located in Brazil
5. Official language is Portuguese
6. The statue Christ the Redeemer, in Portuguese “O Cristo Redentor”, is one of Brazil’s symbols and one of the New Seven Wonders in the World
7. Pele, the best soccer player of all time, is Brazilian
8. Only team which has won five times the soccer world cup is Brazilian
9. The most famous carnival in the world is Rio de Janeiro carnival
10. Brazil is 100% independent on energy
11. Brazil has the longest coast line, 7 491 km
12. Brazil is well known for its delicious coffee

Cool Facts About Italy?

1. Italy is shaped like a boot!
2. The name “Italy” comes from Greek “italos”, which means calf.
3. Italians refer to Italy as Italia
4. Italian flag is inspired by the French flag introduced during Napoleon’s 1797 invasion of peninsula
5. Pizza’s birthplace is the city of Naples
6. It is the fourth most visited country in the world
7. Italian inventions are sunglasses, thermometer, the typewriter, violin, chelo…
8. Italy has more famous fashion designers than any other country
9. Everyday 3,000 Euro get thrown into the Trevi Fountain in Rome
10. Sixty percent of the world’s art treasures are in Italy

Which river flows through the city of Cairo, Illinois?

The Ohio River flows through the city of Cairo in Illinois. It flows through 6 states and has many tributaries. It is a tributary of the river Mississippi. It is used for trading purposes and also to transport people and goods. It also signifies the separation of states that indulged in slave trade and those propagated banning of the same. Many slaves used it to seek escape.

The Ohio River is not very deep and so its height iso be raised with the help of dams to facilitate the movement of commercial ships that need deeper waters. Its depth varies from a low of about six meters at its mouth to a high of more than fifty meters. The Ohio River has been of importance to the people of America from the time when the natives lived there till today. The European empires staked claim to this river for its benefits. The river has rapids that form a fall to a depth of up to eight meters.

Which city stands on the Bosphorous?

Istanbul is the city that stands on Bosphorous. It is situated in Turkey and it is the one of the largest cities in the world. It’s the hub of culture and commercial activity in Turkey and hence is of vital importance to the country.

An interesting fact about Istanbul is that it is located on two different continents- Asia and Europe.

The majority of the population, i.e. 7 out of 10 residents of Istanbul are in the European part while the remaining live in the Asian part. Most of the citizens are Muslims, followed by Christians and Jews. It is easy to understand that the city has a mix of various cultures because of rich history and tradition, which is what makes it very unique.

Istanbul was the city ruled by the Romans and site of many historical important locations. Some of these have been included in the list of heritage sites. Istanbul was the centre of Turkey’s political activity and has occupied a strategic place in the trade and commerce sphere. It is also a leading city in terms of education. Istanbul is a preferred tourist spot and is well equipped with all the facilities to benefit from its rich cultural, political and economic importance.