4 million km² (approx.) · European Russia
The largest country in Europe: Russia, Ukraine or France?
Short answer: Russia is the largest country in Europe: its European part alone covers about 4 million km². Among countries that lie entirely in…
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The safest country in the world: Iceland and the top 10
Short answer: according to the Global Peace Index 2026, Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia…
14.2 million km² · Antarctica
The largest desert in the world: Antarctica or the Sahara?
Short answer: if you go by precipitation, Antarctica is the largest desert in the world, at about 14.2 million km². The largest "hot" desert…
4,807 metres · Mont Blanc
The highest mountain in Europe: Mont Blanc or Elbrus?
Short answer: it depends on where you draw Europe's border. If the Caucasus counts, Mount Elbrus in Russia is Europe's highest mountain at 5,642…
2.1 million km² · Greenland
The largest island in the world: Greenland and the top 5
Short answer: Greenland is the largest island in the world, at more than 2.1 million km². It is followed by New Guinea, Borneo, Madagascar…
The most beautiful cities in Europe: 10 ideas for a city break
Short answer: Prague, Porto, Florence, Bruges, Vienna and Edinburgh are among the most beautiful cities in Europe. All six have a historic centre on…
776 km² · King Fahd Airport
The largest airport in the world: by area and by passengers
Short answer: by area, King Fahd International Airport near Dammam in Saudi Arabia is the largest airport in the world, at about 776 km².…
6,650 km · the Nile
The longest river in the world: the Nile or the Amazon?
Short answer: the Nile in Africa is usually named the longest river in the world, at about 6,650 kilometres. According to most sources, the…
8,849 metres · Mount Everest
The highest mountain in the world: Mount Everest and the top 5
Short answer: Mount Everest in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and China, is the highest mountain in the world at 8,849 metres.…
828 metres · Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The tallest building in the world: Burj Khalifa and the top 10
Short answer: the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world at 828 metres. Second is Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur…
