Eurasia is considered to be the largest continent on the globe. Its area occupies almost a third of the earth’s land. In addition, it is on the Eurasian continent that a significant part of the world’s population lives. In 1880, the first data about this amazing continent appeared. Every year, research is conducted to learn more about the features and benefits of the mainland. Next, we offer you to see more interesting and fascinating facts about Eurasia.
1. The ancient Greek scientist Kirensky created the first map showing Eurasia.
2. The narrowest strait in the world is the Bosphorus.
3. The Sunda Islands are the world’s largest archipelago.
4. The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in Eurasia.
5. In 1953, the highest mountain, Chomolungma, was conquered for the first time.
6. Tibet is the highest point in the world, which is located in Eurasia.
7. The volcanoes of Kamchatka are the largest in Eurasia.
8. Iceland is considered a country of extinct and active volcanoes.
9. Turbines of power plants are driven by Icelandic geysers.
10. One of the cleanest cities in the world is Reykjavik.
11. The world’s largest platinum nugget was found on the territory of the Middle Urals.
12. The world’s largest gem sapphire was found in Myanmar.
13. The Volga is the longest river in Eurasia.
14. The second longest river in Eurasia is the Danube.
15. The capitals of four states are located along the banks of the Danube.
16. Finland and Sweden rank first in terms of the number of lakes in Eurasia.
17. The Grand Canal in China is the longest canal in Eurasia.
18. The longest plant in the world grows in the forests of Asia. This is a liana-shaped rattan palm tree, its length reaches three hundred meters.
19. On the Taimyr Peninsula there is the northernmost forest massif.
20. Birch Schmidt is the smallest plant in Eurasia.
21. In the Asian taiga live the only birds in the world that breed chicks in winter. They are called crossbills.
22. Bamboo panda bear – emblem of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
23. Chomolungma – the highest mountain in Eurasia.
24. The Caspian Sea is the largest closed body of water that can be classified as a lake. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
25. Baikal is the deepest lake in Eurasia.
26. Arabian is the largest Eurasian peninsula.
27. Siberia is the largest geographic region of Eurasia.
28. The Dead Sea depression is the lowest point on land.
29. Great Britain is the largest island off the coast of Eurasia.
30. The absolute minimum temperature in the village of Oymyakon is 64.3°C. The climate is sharply continental, in summer the temperature is around 15°C.
31. Mediterranean Sea – by area, the largest sea in Eurasia.
32. Azov is the smallest sea in Eurasia.
33. The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in Eurasia.
34. “Colored Seas” of Eurasia – white, yellow, red and black.
35. Eurasia is the birthplace of the largest civilizations.
36. Eurasia is the largest continent in the world.
37. More than 4 billion people make up the population of Eurasia.
38. Most of Eurasia lives in the Southern Hemisphere.
39. The border line between Asia and Europe is drawn along the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains.
40. In terms of nature, there is no clear boundary between Asia and Europe.
41. Eurasia is washed by four oceans.
42. The Eurasia continent has several plates and platforms.
43. Eurasia was formed in the Cenozoic era.
44. A huge number of cracks and faults exist on the continent.
45. A huge period of time covers the period of the creation of the mainland.
46. Eurasia is much higher than other continents. The average height above sea level is 830 meters.
47. The highest mountains on Earth are located on this continent.
48. Many regions of Eurasia are characterized by high seismicity.
49. Modern glaciers have been preserved on the islands of the Arctic.
50. All climatic zones are located on this mainland.
51. Almost forgotten are areas of the mainland such as Hyperborea and Tarkhtaria.
52. More than 50 million square kilometers is the total area of Eurasia.
53. Cape Chelyuskin is the northernmost point on the mainland.
54. Cape Piai (Malaysia) is the southernmost point of Eurasia.
55. More than 875 meters is the average height above sea level.
56. More than 3800 meters is the average depth of the world ocean.
57. Eurasia is considered one of the most developed continents of the world.
58. Eurasia includes part of Europe and Asia.
59. Two thirds of Eurasia is occupied by mountains.
60. The Himalayas are the main mountain system of the mainland.
61. The decan is the main plateau of Eurasia.
62. On the mainland – the world’s largest plains and lowlands.
63. Ancient platforms are the main parts of the mainland.
64. The Himalayan and East Asian are the most mobile belts.
65. There are active volcanoes on many islands of the mainland.
66. The relief of the mountainous regions of Eurasia was significantly influenced by ancient glaciation.
67. Most of Siberia is occupied by glaciers.
68. The climate is quite diverse in all parts of the mainland.
69. Cherrapunji districts receive the highest average annual rainfall.
70. The continent of Eurasia is located in the northern hemisphere.
71. All climatic zones are represented on the mainland.
72. Typical tundra forests are common on the mainland.
73. Animals that live in taiga and tundra forests predominate here.
74. More than two thirds of the inhabitants of our planet live in Eurasia.
75. The science of geography was formed on this continent.
76. Throughout its existence, the political map of the mainland has undergone many changes
77. More than 80 states are placed on the political map of the mainland.
78. In 1921, an ideological Eurasian movement arose.
79. More than a third of the planet’s land surface is occupied by the Eurasian continent.
80. The countdown of world time begins on this continent. Passes through the Greenwich Observatory in London.
81. It is in Eurasia that the deepest depression and the highest point on Earth are located.
82. This continent has a large number of natural resources.
83. The largest oil reserves are located in Eurasia.
84. Cyclones and anticyclones meet just above this continent.
85. The mainland is washed by the ocean from all sides.
86. The largest densely populated continent in the world is precisely Eurasia.
87. More than 80 states of the world are located on this mainland.
88. Wanderers and geographers created modern natural ideas about the mainland.
89. During the time of ancient Herodotus, ancient information about Eurasia is found.
90. From the territory of Eurasia, the largest rivers flow into all the oceans of the world.
91. For several centuries, separate regions of the mainland were opened.
92. The mother was only fully explored in the 20th century.
93. The continent of Eurasia was divided into two parts of the world.
94. In comparison with other continents, the nature of Eurasia is more diverse.
95. The mainland is located almost entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
96. The length of the mainland is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
97. Many seas and bays form the waters off the coast of the mainland.
98. Eurasia borders on many continents, which influence it.
99. The largest ports in the world are located on the cut shores of the mainland.
100. Eurasia maintains close ties with the North American continent.