Are you curious to know about interesting, fun and fascinating facts of the world? In the midst of the growing population of this world, today we will tell you some such facts that will surprise you. About 200 countries and more than 7.8 billion people and with it you will learn amazing things about plants, animals and other creatures. So let’s start 22 amazing facts about the world (Amazing facts in Hindi about the world).
1. Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69% of the world’s fresh water.
Did you know that glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69% of the world’s fresh water. Its oceans hold more than 96% of the world’s total water, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, if seen, it is a treasure trove of salt water that you would not like to drink.
2. The best place in the world to see the rainbow is in Hawaii.
You must have seen the rainbow many times but it would not have looked so attractive. But do you know that you will get the best view of the rainbow in Hawaii. According to the American Meteorological Society states, the mountains in Hawaii in 2021 produce a sharp gradient in clouds and rain. Which is very important for rainbow. Air pollution, pollen, and large amounts of cresting waves help to top the list when it comes to the quantity and quality of a rainbow.
3. Can be used to map the sea level in the tone of the whale.
You must have heard the name of the whale, which is also called the Barry White of the sea. The deep, lyrical songs used by males to attract males are considered the loudest of all marine life, according to Scientific American. The song can be heard up to 1,000 kilometers (600 mi) away. This whale song can also be used to map the ocean floor soundly.
4. Mount Everest is now several years older than it is now.
Mount Everest which we have read in books and this name is a history. According to NPR, previous readings ranged from 29,002 feet above sea level in 1856 to 20,029 in 1955. But after a long process of measuring the mountain with GPS instruments, experts have now said that Mount Everest stands at 29,031.69 feet due to plate tectonics.
5. North Korea and Cuba are the places where you cannot buy Coca-Cola.
If you are a Coca-Cola fan, then you should not visit this place like North Korea and Cuba. According to the BBC, selling Coca-Cola is prohibited here. This is because these countries have been subject to long-term US trade sanctions.
6. The entire world population can fit inside Los Angeles.
The world has a population of 7.8 Billion which one could fit in Los Angeles. A question must have come in your mind, how can this happen. According to National Geographic, the area of Los Angeles is 500 square miles. It is possible if all the people stand shoulder to shoulder.
7. The world’s hottest chili is so hot that it can even kill you.
Have you ever heard that even a single chilli can kill you? Yes, there is such a chili which can kill your life by eating it. dragon’s breath chilli is so gram that eating it produces anaphylactic shock in your body and stops your breathing which kills your life.
University of Nottingham scientist Mike Smith discovered this dragon’s breath pepper, he tried it on the tip of his tongue and that place got burnt. This chili is used for medical treatment.
8. More people visit France than any other country.
Do you know that France is such a beautiful country where maximum people of the world like to go. It is popular for its delicious wines, sumptuous cheeses and romance.
9. The world’s quietest room is located in the headquarters of Microsoft.
This room is so quiet that you cannot stay in it for long. According to CNN there is -20.35 dBA of noise in this room that your brain can hear. For some time, as soon as someone enters the room, one immediately feels a strange and unique sensation that is hard to describe.
Hundraj Gopal, a speech and hearing scientist at Microsoft and lead designer of the Anechoic Chamber, told CNN. Here most people find an absence of sound deafness, a feeling of fullness in the ears, or some ringing. Very faint sounds are clearly audible as ambient noise is exceptionally low.
10. Four babies are born every second.
Do you know that 4 children are born in every second in the whole world. If we calculate it by party hour, then about 250 babies are born every minute, 15,000 in every hour, and 360,000 babies are born every day.
11. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -144 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the research, the coldest day in Antarctica from 2004 to 2016 was -144 degrees Fahrenheit recorded until 2016. This air is so cold that breathing in it can cause bleeding in your lungs and can even kill you.
12. Earth’s ozone layer can be completely cured in 50 years.
Earth’s ozone layer has suffered a lot due to pollution. This is bad news for everyone, as the delicate gas layer protects our planet and shields us from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. According to a 2018 report by the United Nations, the ozone layer will recover completely within 50 years. This is what climate change experts believe.
13. Japan is the most earthquake prone country in the world.
Do you know that there are some such places on the earth where earthquakes happen in full scale. There are some such countries where it is very dangerous for the people, due to which their life remains in danger. If you live in countries like China, Indonesia, Iran and Turkey. Which is the most earthquake-prone place on the planet. Here a small earthquake can destroy your living house. However, according to the USGS, Japan is the country with the most earthquakes in the world.
14. Muhammad is considered to be the most popular name in the world.
Barring John, James, Mary and Jane, Muhammad is considered to be the most popular name in the world. According to The Independent, an estimated 150 million men and boys worldwide share this name. Popularity is the Muslim tradition of naming every first born son after the Islamic prophet.
15. A record-breaking 92 countries have participated in the Winter Olympic Games 2018.
Everyone is crazy about the Olympic Games where you get to see the world’s popular sports. Which every four years, the Olympic Games bring together the most competitive athletes from around the world. And when the Pyeongchang Winter Games were held in 2018, a total of 2,952 athletes were expected from 92 countries. This broke the previous record of 2,800 athletes from 88 countries who participated in the Winter Games in 2014.
16. More than 52% of the world’s population is under 30 years of age.
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as of 2012, 50.5% of the world’s population was under the age of 30. About 89.7% of them live in strong countries like emerging and developing economies like the Middle East.
17. It is estimated that Sweden has more islands than any other country.
Sweden is believed to have more islands than any other country in the world, with 221,800 islands. Only 1,000 of them are inhabited.
18. Canada has 9% of the world’s forests.
Our neighbors to the north are 396.9 million hectares of forest, or 9% of all the world’s forest area, according to Natural Resources Canada.
19. A website that tracks the world’s population in real time.
By 2021, the total human population is estimated to be over 7.8 billion people. And if you want to see that increase in real time, you can tune into the world population clock, which shows fluctuations as babies are born and people die. You can also see the current population of different countries.
20. Copenhagen is the most bike-friendly city in the world.
Many cities around the world are trying to figure out how to accommodate cyclists and encourage more residents to use an eco-friendly mode of transportation. So Copenhagen has become one such role modal. According to Wired, it is the most bike-friendly city in the world.
