Geography Questions and Answers

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View your most frequently asked questions on geography. Our editors do the research to provide accurate answers to submitted questions.

How high must a mountain be to be technically considered a "mountain"?
Historically, what have been the world's tallest buildings?
Can you please tell me where the world's highest airport is located?
What is the water temperature at the Mariana Trench-the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean?
Can you please tell me what the world's highest city is?
Do you know the percentage of the earth's surface covered by water?
Where is the Island of Goree?
What is the largest desert in the world?
Could you tell me what the largest body of fresh water is in the world?
What is the world's oldest desert, and in which country is it located?
What is the world's largest man-made lake?
What is the youngest ocean on Earth?
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
What is the longest river in the world and how long is it and through what countries does it flow?
Is the historic volcano, Mount Vesuvius, still active?
O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States?
What is the difference between an "ocean" and a "sea"?
How far apart are each of the time zones?
Which canyon, located in Tanzania, is famous for its fossil beds?
What is the deepest lake-man-made or natural-in the world?

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