World Cup Geography Curiosities Facts.

​Geography Curiosities

​Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

CURIOSITIES ​

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• First time the cup is hosted by an arab nation

• This football worldcup will be the XXII edition.

• ​Third time the tournament is played on the Asian continent

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• ​In Qatar there is no trees.

• Qatar is one of the 4 territories in the world without forests.

​​Qatar

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​In Ecuador there is a place called Yasuní National Park, in the Amazon Region where you can find about 10% of the existing flora and fauna on the entire planet.

​​Ecuador

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​The Pink Lake near Dakar shimmers in different shades of pink depending on the season. This is due to the enormous salt content contained in its waters, up to ten times greater than that of the sea.

​Senegal

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The Netherlands is called that for a reason! It is a literal translation of Dutch Nederland, lowland. And it is the country with the lowest elevation in all of Europe

​​Netherlands

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​Much of the land in England is flat, especially in the southern area. There are mountains in the north, but all mountains rise under 1000 meters in elevation.

​​England

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Wildlife is diverse and composed of several animal species including bears, gazelles, wild pigs, wolves, jackals, panthers, Eurasian lynx, and foxes.

​​Iran

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The U.S is home of the world's shortest river, many forget about little Roe River in Montana. Roe only flows for about 200 feet, making it the shortest river in the world.  forget about little Roe River in Montana. Roe only flows for about 200 feet, making it the shortest river in the world. 

​​Usa

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​The combination of physical conditions and centuries of human activity in Wales has brought about a predominance of grasslands.

​​Wales

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​Argentina is also home to the impressive Iguazu Falls, and over 250 additional waterfalls of size.

​​Argentina

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​The world’s second largest barrier reef is located off the coast of Mexico along the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula. The reef ecosystem is home to over 66 species of stony corals and more than 500 species of fish.

​​Mexico

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​It’s home to the world’s largest sandy desert

Rub-Al Khali is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. It measures a vast 650,000 square km – largest than Holland, Belgium and France combined.

​​Saudí Arabia

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​One of the most diverse enviroments in europe, ancient forests, mountain chains like the Tatra and Carpathian, Dazzling lakes. How about beaches, deserts, sand dunes or wetlands? Poland has almost 800km of sandy coastline.

​​Poland

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​The country's highest point and the second-highest point in Europe are located here; Mont Blanc at 15,770 ft. (4,807m)

​​France

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​Australia is the only continent/country in the world without an active volcano.The Australian Alps receive more snowfall than Switzerland.

​​Australia

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​Denmark was once covered with trees,There are about 300 species of birds. During the summer, many different butterfly species can be found in Denmark.

​​Denmark

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​In Matmata,Tunisia people still prefer underground homes to modern houses. Formed by digging large open pits whose walls are curved to make houses.

​​Tunisia

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​The interior of Spain is a high, dry plateau surrounded and crisscrossed by mountain ranges. Rivers run to the coasts, creating good farmland. Droughts are common.

​​Spain

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​There are over 1,200 species of orchids in Costa Rica.And there are over 200 species of reptiles, the majority of which are snakes.

​​Costa Rica

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​Germany has more zoos than any other country, we have over 400

One-third of Germany is covered in forests and woodlands, you can find over 2100 castles throughout the country.

​​Germany

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​Almost four-fifths of Japan is covered with mountains. The Japanese Alps run down the center of the largest island, Honshu. The highest peak is Mount Fuji, considered sacred by many Japanese.

​​Japan

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​This european country has several lakes like Lake Genval, Lake Gileppe, Lake Eupen, Lake Robertville, etc.

​​Belgium

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​Is the 2^nd largest country in the world. more lakes and inland waters than any other country, and the longest coastline on the planet

​​Canada

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​Jebel Toubkal is the highest point of Morocco at 13,664 ft (4,165 m), and is also the highest peak of the Atlas mountains.

​​Morocco

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​Natural water sources are numerous, the country's biggest lake is Lake Vrana, extends over 12 sq. miles (30 sq. km). The Plitvice lakes are the most famous.

​​Croatia

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​Brazil is the largest country in South America

Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country and has the sixth most people living there of any country in the world.

Over 211 million people live in Brazil.

​​Brazil

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​The terrain of central Serbia consists chiefly of hills and low to medium-high mountains, interspersed with numerous rivers and creeks.

​​Serbia

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​Switzerland is a small mountainous country located in central Europe. Land of the Alps.

​​Switzerland

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​In Cameroon, you’ll have the opportunity to see all the variety of flora and fauna available in tropical Africa. The country is home to over 409 species of mammals and 165 species of birds.

​​Cameroon

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​Some of the biggest and best waves in the world are to be found off the coast of Portugal, at Nazaré.

​​ Portugal

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​English is used as the main language.

Lake Volta, the largest artificial reserve in the world based on surface area.

​​ Ghana

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​Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, i

​​ Uruguay

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​The highest point in South Korea is Hallasan, a volcano on the southern island of Jeju.

​​Korea Republic

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Multiple Choice

GROUP A

Where is located the Pink Lake?

• Esmeraldas/

  ECUADOR

• Amsterdam/ NETHERLANDS

• Riyad/

  QATAR

• Daka/

  SENEGAL

Multiple Choice

GROUP B

In wich country can we find gazelles, wild pigs, wolves, jackals, panthers, eurasian lynx, and foxes?

• IRAN

• USA

• ENGLAND

• WALES

Multiple Choice

GROUP C

What is the world's largest sandy desert and where is located?

• Atacama/

  ARGENTINA

• Rub-Al khali/

  SAUDÍ ARABIA

• Sonora/

  MEXICO

• Grendčzyt/

  POLAND

Multiple Choice

GROUP D

In wich country people still prefer underground homes to modern houses?

• TUNISIA

• FRANCE

• AUSTRALIA

• DENMARK

Multiple Choice

GROUP E

Wich country has more zoos than any other country in the world?

• SPAIN

• COSTA RICA

• JAPAN

• GERMANY

Fill in the Blank

GROUP F

NAME A BELGIAN LAKE.

Multiple Choice

GROUP G

Where are the Balkans located?

• Switzterland

• Serbia

• Poland

• Belarus

Fill in the Blank

GROUP H

Name the portuguese town where you can get some of the biggest and best waves in the world.