Geography - Facts for Kids

Before becoming a state, Utah applied for statehood six times between 1849 and 1887 before finally being admitted to the Union in 1896.

In Belarus and nearby countries, there’s a traditional bat‑and‑ball game called lapta that’s a bit like baseball.

Nature & Wildlife

The Arabian leopard, one of the rarest cats in the world, still lives in the mountains of Saudi Arabia!

The Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily is so narrow that birds can easily fly across it!

Physical Features and Basic Information

The Atlantic Ocean is the world’s second-largest ocean, covering about 20% of Earth’s surface — covering a whopping 106 million square kilometers (41,105,000 square miles). It’s like stacking 11 billion kids’ bedrooms all the way up past the moon!”