Why is the Dead sea called dead?
contains high amounts of salt
Which state is also a continent?
Which country has the most neighboring states and how many are there?
Russia and China, 14 each
Which city lies on two continents?
Istanbul
Which region of the world has the highest amount of fresh water?
Antarctica, in the form of ice
Why is Greenland an island but not a continent?
not big enough, geologically part of North America
Which country has the most time zones?
France, many overseas territories over the world
Which capital city is divided by the Danube river?
Budapest into Buda and Pest
Why is the water in the Dead sea much saltier than in most seas?
water only leaves through evaporation, the salts accumulate
Witch island nation is the smallest in the world?
Nauru, 10-13 thousand
Which country has the most islands in the world?
Sweden, 267000
Which capital city is the southernmost in the world?
Wellington
Which sea has no coastline?
Sargasso sea
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Antarctic desert
Which country has the most lakes in the world?
Canada
What is the lowest city? (that is permanently inhabited)
Jericho (Palestine), 258m below sea level