Famous Landmarks - Facts for Kids

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The Great Barrier Reef is a giant coral wonder that stretches 1,429 miles (2,300 km) along the northeast coast of Australia — that’s like driving from New York and back again!!

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The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt, and it’s like a giant treasure chest filled with ancient Egyptian tombs!

The longest time anyone has stayed on Mount Everest’s summit was 21 hours, set by Babu Chiri Sherpa in 1999!

The Great Wall of China isn’t just one wall, but a network of many walls built by different Chinese dynasties over more than 2,000 years.

The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday for special prayers in its mosque!