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Mercury is the smallest and closest to the Sun of the eight planets in the Solar System, with an orbital period of about 88 Earth-days. Seen from Earth, it appears to move around its orbit in about 116 days, which is much faster than any other planet in the Solar System. Facts About Mercury 1. A […]
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Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is often referred to simply as Britain or United Kingdom. The capital of Great Britain and its largest city is London. The United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland (which together make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland. Fast Facts about the United Kingdom 1. The capital
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1. The Zebra is a large species of equine that is found roaming the grassy plains of sub-Saharan Africa. 2. They are the largest and most distinctive wild horses with bodies that are patterned with white and black stripes, the exact placement of which is unique to each individual. 3. There are three different species of Zebra that
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They live for about 10 – 15 years They are social and affectionate small parrots. They weigh about 0.06kg and reach a length of 17cm They reach sexual maturity when they are about 10 months old and they remain faithful to one partner for the rest of their lives In some species, it is easy
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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury. Named after the Roman god of war, it is often referred to as the “Red Planet” because the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin
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1. The Blue Whale is an enormous species of whale that is found in subtropical and polar waters worldwide. Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. Just one breath from a fully grown adult Blue Whale will produce enough air to fill nearly 2,000 balloons! 2. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans
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1. Argentina is named after a fabled mountain made of silver and it is the only nation on Earth to be named after a metal. The name “Argentina” is derived from Latin argentum (“silver”) as the nation was once believed to possess silver mountains. 2. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and the second largest
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1. A member of the boa family, South America’s green anaconda is, pound for pound, the largest snake in the world. 2. Green anacondas can grow to more than 29 feet (8.8 meters), weigh more than 550 pounds (227 kilograms), and measure more than 12 inches (30 centimeters) in diameter. Related Post: 10 Amazing Animal Facts (Bat) 3. Anacondas
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1.The name Algeria is derived from the name of the country’s oldest continuous settlement and modern capital, Algiers, a strategically located port city with access to both Europe and the Middle East. 2. The national dish is couscous 3. It has a population of around 35 million people 4. 6. The National holiday, called Revolution Day,
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1. The hyena is a carnivorous dog-like species of animal, native to parts of both Africa and Asia. 2. There are four known species of hyena, the spotted hyena, the striped hyena, the brown hyena and the aardwolf. 3. Hyenas are scavenger mammals meaning that the hyena tends to eat another animals kill, rather than the hyena actually
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