Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest Why do nature’s record holders fascinate us?
What is the longest river? The Nile River in Africa
Nile River, in Africa
What is the deepest lake? Lake Baikal in Russia
Lake Baikal, in Russia
What is the highest mountain? Mount Everest in the Himalayas
Mount Everest
What is the tallest mountain? Mauna Kea in Hawaii
Mauna Kea, in Hawaii
What is the hottest spot on earth? Al Azizijah, Libya, in the Sahara Desert
What is the coldest place on earth? Vostok, Antarctica (-129 F)
Vostok, Antarctica
What is the wettest place on earth? Tutunendo, Colombia
What is the driest place on earth? Atacama Desert, in Chile
Atacama Desert, in Chile
What is the windiest place? Mount Washington, in New Hampshire (231 miles per hour)
Mount Washington, in New Hampshire
What is the world’s highest waterfall? Angel Falls, in Venezuela
Angel Falls, Venezuela
What is the deepest spot on the ocean? Marianas Trench, in the Philippines
Marianas Trench
Where is the world’s most active volcano? Sangay, in Ecuador
Sangay, Equador
Where do the most extreme tides occur? Bay of Fundy, in Nova Scotia
Bay of Fundy, Novia Scotia
What is the snowiest place on earth? Mount Rainier in Washington State
Mount Rainer, in Washington State
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