Geography Archives - Interesting Facts

Portland Oregon sign

Portland, Oregon, was named in a coin toss.

St. Lucia is the only country named after a woman.

Close-up view of frozen grapes in winter to make ice wine

There is wine made in Antarctica.

The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Atlantic Ocean.

Some 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border.

The Ethiopian calendar is seven to eight years behind the calendar used in the U.S.