World Facts and Geography

In 2008, Cuba approved the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn on a trial basis to reduce its reliance on food imports.

Japan consistently ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world due to its diet, healthcare system, and lifestyle factors.

Australia is historically referred to as the Land of the Golden Fleece due to its massive wool production industry, which was a cornerstone of its early economy.

Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls, is located on the Zambezi River along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The other listed rivers flow through different regions of the African continent.

India is the seventh largest country in the world by total land area.

The Ganges-Brahmaputra delta region, primarily spanning India and Bangladesh, is the world's largest producer of jute.

Japan consistently ranks among the highest in the world for life expectancy for both males and females.

Equatorial Africa, particularly the Congo River basin, possesses the highest hydro-power potential due to its high rainfall and the significant volume of water flowing through its river systems.

Among the listed countries, the Netherlands has the highest population density, followed by Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

The Strait of Magellan is located at the southern tip of South America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A journey along the coast from Chile to Brazil requires navigating around the southern tip of the continent.

Pechora is a town located in the Komi Republic of Russia, known for its coal industry. Donetsk, Krivoirog, and Zitomir are located in Ukraine.

To determine proximity to the equator, we look at the latitudes of these countries. Zambia (approx. 13 degrees S) is closest to the equator, followed by Zimbabwe (approx. 19 degrees S), Botswana (approx. 22 degrees S), and Lesotho (approx. 29 degrees S).