Famous Landmarks - Facts for Kids

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Parts of the Taj Mahal’s base are built with strong wood — and long ago, builders used clever tricks with wells and water from the nearby river so the wood wouldn’t rot.

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Easter Island, also called Rapa Nui, is a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean that belongs to Chile — it’s so remote that the nearest inhabited island is over 1,200 miles (1,931 km) away!

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Today, the Singapore Flyer operates as one of Marina Bay's most popular tourist attractions, drawing visitors from all over the world every single day.

Over 80 species (types) of birds make their home on Mount Fuji, including the beautiful Asian Stubtail!

Architecture and Design

The ancient Greeks used over 100,000 tons of marble to build the Acropolis — that’s as heavy as 25,000 African elephants!