Superlatives of the world

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

Sahara

What is the largest cold desert in the world?

Antarctica

What is the largest lake in the world?

Caspian Sea (Bordered by Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan)

What is the deepest lake in the world?

Lake Baikal (Russia)

What is the largest island in the world?

Greenland (Capital: Nuuk)

What is the largest delta in the world?

Sundarbans

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

Amazon Rainforest (Brazil/South America - supplies ~20% of Earth's oxygen)

What is the most populous country?

India

What is the largest continent?

Asia

What is the smallest continent?

Australia

What is the largest ocean?

Pacific Ocean

What is the smallest ocean?

Arctic Ocean

What is the largest country by area?

Russia

What is the second largest country by area?

Canada

What is the longest river in the world?

Nile River (Africa)

What is the largest river by volume in the world?

Amazon River (South America)

What is the highest mountain range in the world?

Himalayas

What is the highest peak in the world?

Mount Everest (8848.86m)

What is the longest mountain range in the world?

Andes (South America)

What is the highest mountain peak outside the Himalayas?

Mount Aconcagua (Andes, South America)

What are the 7 Summits?

Asia: Mount Everest, South America: Mount Aconcagua, North America: Mount Denali, Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro, Europe: Mount Elbrus, Antarctica: Mount Vinson, Oceania: Mount Kosciuszko

What is the highest plateau in the world?

Tibetan Plateau

What is the highest volcano in the world?

Ojos del Salado

What is the most active volcano in the world?

Mount Kilauea (Hawaii, USA)

What is the deepest trench in the world?

Mariana Trench (Pacific Ocean - Ring of Fire)

What is the highest waterfall in the world?

Angel Falls (Venezuela)

What is the widest waterfall in the world?

Khone Falls

What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

Great Barrier Reef (Australia)

What is the highest capital city in the world?

La Paz, Bolivia

What is the northernmost country in the world?

Norway

What is the southernmost continent in the world?

Antarctica

What is the largest peninsula in the world?

Arabian Peninsula

What is the longest lake in the world?

Lake Tanganyika (Africa)

What is the highest dam in the world?

Nurek Dam

What is the largest dam by reservoir capacity?

Three Gorges Dam (China)

What is the largest port in the world?

Port of Shanghai (China)

What is the busiest airport in the world?

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (USA)

What is the longest railway platform in the world?

Hubballi Railway Station (India)

What is the longest railway network in the world?

United States

What is the wettest place in the world?

Mawsynram (India)

What is the driest place in the world?

Atacama Desert (South America)

What is the coldest place in the world?

Vostok (Antarctica)

What is the hottest place in the world?

Death Valley/Furnace Creek (USA)

What is the largest gulf in the world?

Gulf of Mexico

What is the largest sea in the world?

South China Sea

What is the largest archipelago in the world?

Indonesia

Which country has the most islands?

Sweden

Which country has the longest coastline?

Canada

What is the highest active volcano in the world?

Mount Etna

What is the highest navigable lake in the world?

Lake Titicaca

What is the largest river island in the world?

Majuli Island (Brahmaputra River, India)

What is the tallest manmade structure in the world?

Burj Khalifa

What is the longest wall in the world?

Great Wall of China

What is the largest temple complex in the world?

Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

What is the largest church in the world?

St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City)

What is the largest mosque in the world?

Al-Haram Mosque (Mecca)

What is the largest museum in the world?

The Louvre (France)

Which countries are the top producers of Oil?

USA

Which countries are the top producers of Natural Gas?

Russia

Which countries are the top producers of Diamonds?

Russia

Which countries are the top producers of Coffee?

Brazil

Which countries are the top producers of Coal?

China

Which countries are the top producers of Tea?

China

Which countries are the top producers of Rice?

China

Which countries are the top producers of Wheat?

China

Which countries are the top producers of Gold?

China

Which countries are the top producers of Milk?

India

Which countries are the top producers of Spices?

India

Which country is the most visited by tourists?

France

What is the largest state in India by area?

Rajasthan

What is the smallest state in India by area?

Goa

What is the most populous state in India?

Uttar Pradesh

What is the least populous state in India?

Sikkim

What is the largest Union Territory in India by area?

Ladakh

What is the smallest Union Territory in India by area?

Lakshadweep

What is the most populous city in India?

Mumbai

What is the longest National Highway in India?

NH 44

What is the longest rail route in India?

Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari

What is the longest rail bridge in India?

Bogibeel Bridge

What is the longest road bridge in India?

Bhupen Hazarika Bridge (Assam)

What is the highest bridge in India?

Chenab Bridge (J&K)

What is the largest natural harbor in India?

Mumbai

What is the highest airport in India?

Leh Airport

What is the busiest airport in India?

Indira Gandhi Airport (New Delhi)

What is the largest stadium in India?

Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)

What is the oldest National Park in India?

Jim Corbett National Park

What is the largest National Park in India by area?

Hemis National Park (Ladakh)

What is the largest Tiger Reserve in India?

Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh)

Which Indian state has the largest forest cover by area?

Madhya Pradesh

Which Indian state has the largest forest cover by percentage?

Mizoram

What are the most literate states in India?

Kerala

What are the least literate states in India?

Bihar

What is the wettest state in India?

Meghalaya

What is the driest state in India?

Rajasthan

What is the longest canal in India?

Indira Gandhi Canal

What is the largest gulf in India?

Gulf of Kutch (Gujarat)

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

Gujarat

What is the largest beach in India?

Marina Beach (Chennai)

What is the highest gateway in India?

Buland Darwaza (Agra)

What is the largest temple complex in India?

Akshardham Temple (Delhi)