World Facts

There are about 3,600 known species of snakes.

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China is an independent country governed by a single political party.

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Although most of Ireland's winter precipitation comes in the form of rain, the mountains and hills receive some snow.

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The nickname “Windy City” first appeared back in 1856.

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Many parts of the US state of California receive snow throughout the winter.

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Certain parts of the US state of Hawaii, particularly the tall volcanoes, do receive snow.

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The US city of Seattle typically receives small amounts of snow each winter.

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Numerous Australian cities receive snow regularly. Winter is usually warm in the northern parts of Australia and colder in the high altitude regions, particularly in South Australia.

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Both Israel and Palestine consider Jerusalem to be their capital city. Neither claim is internationally accepted. 

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Kahit Isang Araw Lang Unity Run in Pasay, Philippines is the running race with the most participants.

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India is a South Asian country and the 7th largest country in the world by land area.

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The Boeing Everett Factory is the largest factory in the world.

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Chicago, Illinois is the largest city in the Midwest region.

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The eruption of Krakatoa began on August 26, 1883.

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An anabatic wind is warm wind that blows up a mountain slope.

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Sustainable cities work towards creating environmentally, economically, and socially resilient surroundings for their citizens without compromising the needs of the future generation to thrive in the same environment.

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An anticyclone is a large scale circulation of winds around a central point of high atmospheric pressure.

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Weather refers to conditions of the atmosphere, and describes factors such as temperature and precipitation.

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Climate is the analysis of weather over an extended period of time.

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Totensonntag is a Protestant holiday that is celebrated in Germany and the Netherlands.

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