World Facts and Geography

Russia has significant titanium reserves and production, particularly from ilmenite deposits. The USA and Australia also have substantial titanium production. Italy is not a major titanium producer.

The New7Wonders are Great Wall of China, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer. The Pyramids of Giza have honorary status but aren't in the new seven. The Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty were never selected.

Antarctica is the driest continent on Earth, classified as a desert. It receives very little precipitation because cold air holds less moisture, and it's surrounded by ocean, limiting moisture sources.

The Turkish Lira (TRY) is the official currency of Turkey. While Italy formerly used the lira before adopting the euro, Turkey continues to use its lira today. It was revalued in 2005 when the new Turkish lira replaced the old lira, with the 'new' prefix dropped in 2009.

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa. It is also legal tender in the Common Monetary Area member states of Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The rand was introduced in 1961 and is subdivided into 100 cents.

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. While France formerly used the franc before adopting the euro, Switzerland maintains its franc as a major global reserve currency. The Swiss franc is known for its stability and is issued by the Swiss National Bank.

Alexander von Humboldt's famous work 'Cosmos' was based on his extensive travels to South America from 1799-1804, where he conducted scientific observations in present-day Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. He did not travel to Asia (Option A), North America (Option B), or Europe (Option C) for this particular work.

Japan has historically had the highest life expectancy at birth when combining male and female populations. While Hong Kong and Switzerland often compete for top rankings, Japan has maintained the highest overall life expectancy for many years.

The famous opening line of every Shrek movie is 'Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away...' - this is where Shrek's swamp is located and where the stories take place. Neverland is from Peter Pan, Mumbai is a real city, and the moon is not a location in the story.

Haiti became the first independent black republic in 1804 after a successful slave revolution against French colonial rule. It was founded by African descendants who had been enslaved, making it the first nation-state established by formerly enslaved people of African descent.

Libya's flag was completely green from 1977 to 2011, during the Gaddafi regime, making it the only completely green national flag at that time. Madagascar, South Africa, and Togo have multi-colored flags with green as one of several colors.

Latvia has the highest ratio of women to men in the world, with women making up approximately 54% of its population. This is due to factors like higher male mortality rates and emigration patterns. The other countries listed have more balanced gender ratios.

Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The question asks about the upcoming CWG host city, and Glasgow was indeed the host for the 2014 edition.

Cotton-Eye Joe is a traditional American folk song and dance that originated in Texas in the 19th century, particularly among African American communities in the southern United States. The dance and music spread from Texas throughout the American South.