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Largest Country - It occupies over one-ninth of the Earth's land area, 40% of Europe alone and spans nine time zones. Of course, it's Russia.
Oldest City - Aleppo, Syria's second largest city, is the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, dating back to 600 BC!
Longest City Name - Next time you book a flight to the Thai capital, ask for a quote for a trip to Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit - that's the full ceremonial name of Bangkok, given to the city by King Rama I. |
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Largest River - The Nile may be the world's longest river, but the Amazon wins hands down on volume, carrying more water into the sea than the next six largest rivers combined!
Shortest runway - Do you prefer a quick takeoff and landing? Then jet off to the paradise island of Saba in the Dutch Caribbean (Netherlands Antilles), which has the world's shortest commercial runway at just 400 metres! |