The world has a total forest area of 4.06 billion ha (31%) of the land globally. This area equals 0.52 ha per person, but forests are not spread equally geographically and among the planet’s people. The tropical zone has the most significant proportion of the global forests (45%), accompanied by the boreal, temperate and subtropical zones. More than half (54%) of the global forests have in only 5 nations–Russia, Brazil, Canada, the U.S., and China.
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The American alligator, scientifically known as Alligator mississippiensis, is an iconic reptile native to the southeastern United States, particularly in states like Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia. These large reptiles can grow up to 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) in length and weigh up to 500 kg (1,100 lb), making them the largest reptile in North America.
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New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago stand as pillars of American urban life, each offering a unique blend of opportunities and experiences that contribute to their undeniable allure and influence.
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These maps visualize who controls global wealth—from the bottom 80% to the top 0.01%. Discover where inequality runs deepest and how nations compare by Gini Index.
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Which European countries “Live, Laugh, Love”? A new map examines life expectancy, happiness, and generosity to see which nations excel in all three. Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, and the UK top the list—but what about the rest of Europe? Find out more!
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The division of powers between states/provinces and the federal government, as well as the varying economic strengths and needs of different regions, contributes to a complex interplay of contributions and receipts within the United States and Canada.
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The most filmed street in the United States is Hollywood Boulevard – you might have seen this iconic street in classics such as Chinatown, Lethal Weapon, or one of the other 131 movies and TV shows that it appears in. Also popular with location scouts in Sunset Boulevard, with 64 credits, including A Star Is Born, Million Dollar Baby and Sunset Boulevard.
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In 1513, Spanish adventurer Juan Ponce de Leon surveyed Florida. He anchored at St. Augustine, trying to find the Fountain of Youth. It is the oldest city in the continental U.S. Declared as a Spanish land, Ce was established in 1565. That’s a whole 42 years before Jamestown in Virginia. It’s 55 years before the Pilgrims anchored at Plymouth Rock.
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France’s borders remain a testament to its rich and complex history, reflecting the interplay of conquest, diplomacy, and geopolitics over the centuries. From the medieval domains of the Capetian kings to the modern-day republic, the evolution of France’s borders is a fascinating journey through time, shaped by the ambitions and aspirations of its rulers and people.
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The word “Dinner” has various definitions relying on culture and may represent a feast of any size eaten at any period of the day. In particular, it is yet periodically used for a meal at midday or in the early afternoon in exceptional circumstances, such as a Christmas dinner.
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