World
The Facts of the World, Mount Everest Growth : Mount Everest grows approximately 4 millimeters every year due to the shifting of tectonic plates. Deepest Point on Earth : The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean, contains the Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in Earth's oceans at about 36,000 feet (10,972 meters) below sea level. Largest Desert : Contrary to common belief, the largest desert in the world is Antarctica. It is classified as a cold desert. Global Population : As of 2023, the global population is estimated to be over 8 billion people. Oldest Living Tree : The oldest known living tree is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah in California, which is over 4,800 years old. Great Wall of China : The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles (21,196 kilometers). Amazon Rainforest : The Amazon Rainforest produces more than 20% of the world's oxygen supply. Largest Country : Russia is the largest country in t...