Primary
Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.
Did You Know? Geography Facts for Students
Short geography facts about continents, oceans, countries and rivers for students.
12 facts3 stages
Tip for school assemblies: pick 5 to 7 facts from different subjects and start each one with "Did you know that...".
Facts for Primary students
Primary
The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.
Primary
The highest mountain above sea level is Mount Everest, at about 8,849 metres.
Primary
The equator divides the Earth into a northern and a southern hemisphere.
Facts for Middle school students
Middle school
The Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world, at about 6,650 kilometres.
Middle school
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on land, more than 430 metres below sea level.
Middle school
Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
Middle school
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by area.
Middle school
In the most common model, there are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.
Facts for Secondary students
Secondary
The Sahara is the largest hot desert, but the largest desert of all is Antarctica, because it is so dry.
Secondary
The Gulf of Aqaba is Jordan's only access to the sea.
Secondary
Wadi Rum Protected Area in Jordan was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011.