6 shocking facts about the Earth that every traveller should know

Our Earth’s geography is famously rich and diverse; from high mountains that are holding their own since centuries, to places that have remained destitute of rain and snow for millions of years. Ahead, some surprising facts about some key places on the Earth for travellers that cherish liking for the unusual.

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1. Sure, your fascination for Antarctica might push you to land there someday. But, be sure to make provisions for visiting the McMurdo Dry Valleys aka the driest place on the planet. Reportedly, this place neither has ice nor snow, and it has remained deprived of rain for more than 2 million years!

2. For water babies afraid of aquatic predators, the Dead Sea makes for an ideal place to soak up the Sun. The reason is that the water of Dead Sea is almost 10 times saltier than usual seawater, making it good for visitors to enjoy lounging and swimming fearlessly. This fact also makes Dead Sea the lowest point of land on the Earth (430 m).

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3. The Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge are objects of wonder to humankind for their antiquity and age. But they are still not the oldest man-made creations on the Earth. The oldest structure in the world is Turkey’s Gobekli Tepe temple, marked by its T-shaped pillars and carvings of various scenes and animals. To be precise, it is about 12,000 years old.


4. Thought sun is harshest on African soil? Visit Death Valley in California, where temperatures reach up to 56.7 degrees Celsius or 134 Fahrenheit to experience real sultriness.

5. Mount Everest is reputedly the tallest mountain on the Earth, but it is not so in reality. Instead, when measured from base to top, Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii scores as the highest place among all the towering mountains in the world.