England Facts for Kids
• As of 2012, Australia has an estimated population of over 22 million people.
• Australia is the world's 6th largest country by area.
• Due to its large size and isolation from the rest of the world, Australia is sometimes known as
the ‘island continent’.
• The largest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
• A desert area known as the ‘outback’ covers much of the land.
• The name ‘Australia’ comes from the Latin word ‘australis’, meaning southern.
• It is estimated the humans have lived in Australia for around 45000 years.
• The indigenous people of Australia are Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.
• The highest mountain on mainland Australia is Mt Kosciuszko, standing 2228m (7310ft)
above sea level.
• The world's largest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is found off the north-eastern
coast of Australia.
• Australia has a range of different landscapes, including urban areas, mountain ranges,
deserts and rain forests.
• Australia is home to a variety of unique animals, including the koala, kangaroo, emu,
kookaburra and platypus.
• Australia has over 750 different reptile species, more than any other country in the world.
• Australia is a relatively wealthy country with a high life expectancy.
England Facts for Kids
• England is the most populated country in the United Kingdom. The other countries that make
up the United Kingdom are Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• England is bordered by Wales to the west and Scotland to the north.
• The population of England in 2011 was around 53 million.
• The capital city of England is London. Other major cities include Birmingham,
Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Newcastle and Leeds.
• England includes many small islands such as the Isle of Wight and Hayling Island.
• There is only a 34 kilometre (21 mile) gap between England and France and the
countries are connected by the Channel Tunnel which opened in 1994.
• The longest river in the United Kingdom is the River Severn. Located in England and Wales,
it stretches around 354 kilometres (220 miles) in length.
• The longest river found entirely in England is the River Thames, it flows through
London and is slightly shorter than the River Severn at around 346 kilometres (215 miles)
in length.
• The largest lake in England is named Windermere.
• England has a large economy and uses the pound sterling as its currency.
• Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in England but others such as cricket
and rugby have large followings.
France Facts for Kids
• France is officially known as the French Republic.
• In 2012, the population of mainland France was just under 63 million (62,814,233).
Another 2.8 million (2,816,459) are split between French Guiana, Guadeloupe,
Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion.
• The Alps mountain range on the border of France and Italy is home to France’s highest
mountain, Mont Blanc, which stands at 4,807m high (15,771 ft).
• The official language is French.
• French is the second most studied language in the world after English.
• The capital city is Paris. Other major cities include Marseille, Lyon, Lille, and Nice-Cannes.
• France is the most visited country in the world, with over 80 million visitors every year.
• The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. The famous Mona Lisa painting
is on display in this museum.
• The famous Eiffel Tower in Paris was built as the entrance point for the 1889 World Fair.
It is one of the most visited monuments in the world.
• The Millau Bridge in southern France is the world's tallest bridge and France's tallest
structure. At its highest point, it stands 343m (1125 ft) above the ground.
• The most famous road bicycle race in the world, the Tour de France zig zags through
the French landscape.
Greece Facts for Kids
• The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic.
• Greece is located in southeast Europe, close to both Africa and Asia.
• In 2011 the population of Greece was around 11 million.
• The capital and largest city in Greece is Athens. Other major cities include Thessaloniki,
Patras and Heraklion.
• Around two thirds of the Greek population live in urban areas.
• Greek is the official language spoken in Greece.
• Greece is a member of the European Union and uses the Euro as its currency.
• Greece is a developed country with a high standard of living. Important industries
include the service sector, agriculture and tourism.
• Greece is a popular tourist destination and home to over a dozen World Heritage Sites.
• Greece features thousands of islands, including destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos.
• Greece is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe.
• The highest mountain in Greece is Mount Olympus, it has over 50 peaks with the highest
reaching 2917 metres (9570 feet).
• Ancient Greece is said to have laid the foundation for Western civilization, having a
large influence on the Roman Empire and European culture.
• The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece.
India Facts for Kids
• India is officially known as the Republic of India.
• India has the second largest population in the world, with over 1.2 billion people
(1,205,073,612 as of July 2012).
• India is the seventh largest country by total area.
• India belongs to the continent of Asia, it is bordered by the countries of Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal, and Pakistan.
• The highest mountain in India is Kanchenjunga, standing at 8,598m (28,209 ft), which
it shares with Nepal. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.
• Many different languages are spoken in India. The main ones are Hindi, Bengali,
Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu.
• The capital city is New Delhi, while the most populated city is Mumbai. Other major
cities include Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore.
• Because of India's location, it experiences periods of heavy rain called Monsoon.
• The Taj Mahal (a famous mausoleum and popular tourist attraction) is located in the
region of Agra.
• Mahatma Gandhi is famous for the important part he played in gaining India's independence.
of Bangladesh.
• The national symbol of India is the endangered Bengal Tiger.
Egypt Facts for Kids
• Egypt is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt.
• In 2012, the population of Egypt was just over 83 million (83,688,164).
• Egypt is bordered by the Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan as well as the
Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
• The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt spans across two continents, Africa and Asia.
• Mount Catherine is the highest mountain in Egypt, standing 2,629m high (8625 ft).
• The official language of Egypt is Arabic, but others languages such as English and
French are also understood by many.
• The capital city is Cairo, which also has the largest population. Other major cities
include Alexandria and Giza.
• Egypt is a very dry country. The Sahara and Libyan Desert make up most of the area of Egypt.
• Egypt experiences natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, flash floods,
landslides, windstorms (called khamsin), dust storms and sandstorms.
• The longest river in the world, the Nile, runs through Egypt.
• Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization, the Ancient Egyptians, who date back
to around 3150 B.C.
• Egypt is home the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Italy Facts for Kids
• Italy is officially known as the Italian Republic.
• Vatican City and San Marino are very small independent states located inside Italy.
• Campione d'Italia is part of Italy but located within the borders of Switzerland.
• Italy belongs to the continent of Europe. Countries that border Italy are Austria,
France, Vatican City, San Marino, and Switzerland.
• Rome is the capital city of Italy. Other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, and Palermo.
• Rome was the home to the Ancient Romans, a civilization that grew into a huge empire.
Western civilization as we know today is based on many Ancient Roman principles.
• Italy has many earthquakes and volcanoes due to the conflict between the Eurasian and
the African tectonic plates. The volcanoes Etna and Vesuvius are a constant danger
to humans due to their closeness to big cities.
• Over 61 million people live in Italy (61,261,254) as of 2012.
• Italian is the main language in Italy. German, French and Slovene are also spoken in certain areas.
• Italian cuisine is popular around the world. Dishes such as pizza, spaghetti bolognese,
lasagne and risotto all come from Italy.
• Italy has played a large role in the history of architecture, discovering important building
techniques such as the arch and the dome. Buildings such as the Colosseum,
Pantheon and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are examples of such architecture.
United States Facts for Kids
• The United States of America is also called the USA, US, United States or sometimes America.
• On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was issued, establishing the
United States of America.
• The US is the 4th largest country in the world by land area and 3rd by population.
• On February 25, 2013, the estimated population of the US was 315,568,000.
• The US is a diverse country with a multicultural society.
• The US has the world's largest economy.
• The US developed the first nuclear weapons, using them on the Japanese cities
of Hiroshima and Nagasaki near the end of World War 2.
• The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers combine to form the longest river system in the
US and the fourth longest in the world.
• The tallest mountain the US is Mt McKinley, located in the state of Alaska it reaches
20,320 ft (6,194 m) above sea level.
• Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and is the largest state in the US by land area.
• Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the US (joining in 1959) and is the only
one made up entirely of islands.
• The most populated city in the US is New York City, followed by Los Angeles and Chicago.
• English is the most commonly spoken language in the US, followed by Spanish.
• The first man to walk on the moon was American Neil Armstrong (July 21, 1969).