Interesting Facts about Geography - Part Four

🏙️Some cities, like McAllen, Texas and Oklahoma City, have out-of-place skyscrapers that stand out among low-rise buildings.

🗺️Alaska has the highest peaks in the US, while Colorado has the most peaks over 10,000 feet.

🕳️Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world, with over 420 miles of passages.

🏙️Kuwait is often overlooked as a city-state, but the majority of its population resides in the capital, Kuwait City.

🌊The Bay of Fundy in Canada experiences the highest tidal range in the world, leading to whirlpools and the famous Old Sow whirlpool.

Which city has the tallest building compared to its surroundings?

—McAllen, Texas and Oklahoma City both have skyscrapers that stand out among low-rise buildings.

Which state has the most high peaks in the US?

—Alaska has the highest peaks, with Denali being the tallest at 20,310 feet.

Which country has the longest cave system?

—The United States, specifically Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, has the longest cave system in the world.

What is the tidal range in the Bay of Fundy?

—The Bay of Fundy experiences a tidal range of 52 feet, the highest in the world.

Is Kuwait considered a city-state?

—Yes, Kuwait is often classified as a city-state due to its small size and the majority of its population residing in Kuwait City.

00:06The video explores interesting facts about geography not commonly known.

00:28Some cities have skyscrapers that stand out among low-rise buildings, such as McAllen, Texas and Oklahoma City.

02:56Alaska has the highest peaks in the US, while Colorado has the most peaks over 10,000 feet.

04:47Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world, with over 420 miles of passages.

08:31Kuwait is often overlooked as a city-state, but the majority of its population resides in the capital, Kuwait City.

09:19The Bay of Fundy in Canada experiences the highest tidal range in the world, leading to whirlpools and the famous Old Sow whirlpool.