Geography Archives - Interesting Facts

View of Mount Erebus in Antarctica

Antarctica has active volcanoes.

Jackson, Mississippi, lies atop a dormant volcano.

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.