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• The Red Sea lies between Africa and Asia.
• Ethiopia is on the African side, while Yemen is directly across the Red Sea on the Asian side.
• Therefore, Yemen is separated from Ethiopia by the Red Sea.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• The Seine River runs through Paris, France.
• It dividing the city into the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and Left Bank (Rive Gauche).
• It is a 777-kilometre-long (483 mi) river in northern France.
• There are 37 bridges in Paris across the Seine.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Hawaii is a U.S. state located in the central Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Number of main islands: 8 (Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe)
• Year became a state: 1959
• Distance from mainland USA: ~2,400 miles (3,862 km)
• Capital city: Honolulu
• Famous for: Volcanoes (Mauna Loa, Kilauea), beaches, tropical climate

Last verified on 18-03-2026

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• Paracel Islands, also called Xisha Islands, are a group of islands in the South China Sea.
• They are strategically important due to shipping routes and natural resources.
• Claimed by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, leading to territorial disputes.

Additional information:

• Total islands and reefs: >130
• Main islands: Woody Island, Lincoln Island, Tree Island, Rocky Island, Observation Bank
• Area covered: approximately 15,000 km² of sea
• Distance from Hainan Island (China): ~330 km
• Population: around 1,000 military and administrative personnel

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world.
• It covers about 70 million square kilometers of Earth's surface.
• It lies between Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
• It is named after India, because India lies at its northern boundary.

Additional information:

1. Pacific Ocean – Largest ocean (~165 million km²)
2. Atlantic Ocean – Second largest (~106 million km²)
3. Indian Ocean – Third largest (~70 million km²)
4. Southern Ocean – Fourth largest
5. Arctic Ocean – Smallest ocean

Last verified on 06-03-2026

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• The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia
• It is the world's largest coral reef system.
• Region: Off the coast of Queensland.
• Designated in 1981
• It covers an area of 348,700 km².

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• Red Sea Location: Between Arabian Peninsula (Asia) and Northeastern Africa
  • Type: Sea (arm of the Indian Ocean)
  • Connection to Ocean: Via Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
  • Distinct Feature: Unlike the Caspian or Aral Seas, it has direct connection to the ocean
  • Length: ~2,300 km long
  • Borders: Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea (Africa) and Saudi Arabia, Yemen (Asia)

Last verified on 10-02-2026

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• Oceans cover roughly 71% of the Earth’s surface.
  • Land constitutes the remaining 29%, including continents and islands.
  
  
  Additional information:
  • Largest Ocean: Pacific Ocean (~63 million sq. miles)
  • Other Oceans: Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic
  • Oceans store 97% of Earth’s water.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive collection of plastic waste trapped by ocean currents.
• It is located in the North Pacific Ocean.
• It is mainly between California and Japan.

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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The Aral Sea is located in Central Asia

Situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. 

NOTE: The Caspian Sea borders Central Asia to the southwest, while the now drastically shrunk Aral Sea is located within the region,