Geography - Facts for Kids

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The UK is home to red squirrels, badgers, hedgehogs, and even wild ponies that live in places like Dartmoor National Park!

The name “Iraq” comes from an old word “Uruk,” which was one of the world’s first cities!

The California Gold Rush began in 1848 when James Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill, bringing more than 300,000 people to California in just a few years!

Daily Life & Education

Many American kids start their school day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance!

Physical Features and Basic Information

The Sahara Desert is the biggest hot desert on Earth, covering about 9.2 million square kilometers — almost as big as the entire United States!