Longest, Largest, Highest in the World
Superlative geographical features including mountains, rivers, waterfalls, deserts, and islands. Essential GK facts.
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Superlative geographical features including mountains, rivers, waterfalls, deserts, and islands. Essential GK facts.
Longest, Largest, Highest in the World
- Tallest Mountain: Mount Everest: 8,849 meters above sea level in Himalayas
- Longest River: Nile River: 6,650 km; flows through Africa
- Largest Ocean: Pacific Ocean: 165.2 million square kilometers
- Largest Desert: Sahara Desert: 9 million square kilometers in Africa
- Largest Island: Greenland: 2.166 million square kilometers
- Deepest Ocean Trench: Mariana Trench: 10,994 meters in western Pacific
- Largest Lake: Caspian Sea: 371,000 square kilometers
- Largest Waterfall: Angel Falls: 979 meters in Venezuela by height
- Longest Mountain Range: Mid-Ocean Ridge: 65,000 km underwater system
- Highest Plateau: Tibetan Plateau: 4,500 meters average elevation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the height of Mount Everest?
Mount Everest is 8,849 meters above sea level, making it the world's tallest mountain.
Which is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River is the longest river, spanning 6,650 kilometers across Africa.
More GK Topics
- Continents and Oceans of the World
- Important Rivers of India
- Largest and Smallest in India
- Indian Rivers and Their Origins
- Mountains and Ranges of India
- National Parks and Sanctuaries in India
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