World Facts

Air pollution, by definition, occurs when certain harmful substances find their way into the Earth’s atmosphere. Learn about the countries where the most pollution-related deaths occur.

January 23, 2020 23:21

Cycling, swimming, and gymnastics were 3 of the 9 sports included in the 1896 Olympic Games.

January 23, 2020 23:06

China produces the highest carbon dioxide emission of any country in the world.

January 23, 2020 01:26

Smoke, dust, and sand particles degrade the air quality in Pakistan, the most polluted country in the world.

January 23, 2020 01:21

A country’s external debt refers to money owed by a country to foreign countries, institutions or individuals who are outside its borders.

January 23, 2020 00:46

Data from 2017 shows that the poorest nation in Africa was the Central African Republic.

January 23, 2020 00:31

Afghanistan is the poorest country in Asia.

January 22, 2020 23:21

China has overtaken the United States as the country with the most publications.

January 22, 2020 11:07

Washington produces more hydroelectric power than any US state.

January 21, 2020 00:42

An urban planner develops strategies for the use of land to accommodate growth, create communities, and revitalize facilities in cities, towns, and other urban environments.

January 21, 2020 00:15

The legend of Johnny Appleseed is based on a real man.

January 21, 2020 00:04

A smart city uses sensors to collect electronic information from infrastructure and citizens in order to use services and resources more efficiently.

January 20, 2020 23:13

Canada is a larger country than the United States.

January 20, 2020 03:07

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.

January 19, 2020 23:07

English Common Law dates back to the Middle Ages.

January 19, 2020 23:03

Fiji Water is a brand of bottled water.

January 19, 2020 22:36

Topographic maps are detailed maps that represent the graphics features on the earth surface.

January 19, 2020 21:00

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum use to have the largest capacity at 93,607 but 2018 renovation made Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey top the list of largest NFL stadiums with a capacity of 82,500

January 19, 2020 18:22

Indiana was admitted to the Union in 1816.

January 19, 2020 01:12

Thematic maps are maps are maps that emphasize a specific subject area or theme connected to a specific geographical area.

January 17, 2020 04:53