10 Solid Minutes of Geography & Culture Facts

I got the idea for this video from Austin McConnell’s Useless Information series and with these bits random geographic, country, and regional information, collected with the help of my 8th grade students I put together this video. 10 Solid Minutes of Geography Facts.
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[@GeographyGeek]

Corrections - I misspoke when mentioning the time zones. I meant to say contiguous not continental. I also meant to say 70 billion rupees not million when talking about the cost of the Taj Mahal. I also said millimeters instead of milliliters. Apparently, I can't talk.

[@TheModernRival]

also in Iceland you're not reaaally swimming in between 2 tectonic plates, I presume you're meaning "Silfra" right? To quote Tom Scott, "Plate tectonics is messy and 3 dimensional. This is just where it looks dramatic". Great vid though!

[@GeographyGeek]

@@TheModernRival thanks! I actually watched that same video after this was made. He does a good job clarifying it.

[@jamesmeppler6375]

I had no clue there was a difference. We've always called the lower 48, continental. Wasn't the point to show that the US has 5 more time zones then China, im confused on why only the contiguous, mattered

[@GeographyGeek]

@@jamesmeppler6375 when you say continental it includes Alaska since it is part of the North American continent where contiguous does not include it. This actually adds 2 more time zones than what I stated.

[@jamesmeppler6375]

@@GeographyGeek I didn't even notice, but good one on you for making corrections.

[@abesapien9930]

This is not a "useless" video. Every week I fight the urge to waste my time on KZbin videos that are actually useless--this one, on the other hand, increases my appreciation for our world and gets me interested in a valuable subject.

[@khaliqmuhammad5325]

Same

[@bobc4123]

You're not alone Abe. It's an amazing world, full stop.

[@adrianarnold4552]

Well said Abe, I hope to see you in Hellboy 3 someday

[@anthonyn.7379]

As a total geography nerd, I’m so happy I found this channel today :D

[@GeographyGeek]

I’m happy you’re here!

[@creamage.]

my gf is Dutch and I recently got to visit her and her family for the first time in the Netherlands. I can understand how it made the top 5 happiest countries. I didn't meet a single unpleasant person there. Truly such kind and amazing people. I can't wait to move there.

[@CitroTeam]

Indonesians, on the other hand, may have a different opinion. Things from other times.

[@ItsLunaRegina]

I find it such a sad thing that many Dutch feel they have no culture. As an outsider looking in, I can assure them they have beautiful culture they just don't quite notice it as they are surrounded by it daily. Wonderful people.

[@RobertSimpson-vt8jb]

4:10

[@paulstewart6293]

The new president will welcome you with open arms. You'll be a whitey I suppose?

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Japan not only has the oldest company, it also has one of the oldest chains, Mitsukoshi, a department store chain founded in 1673. And fun fact, they have a North America location at Epcot in Disney World where you can get lots of Japanese snacks and candies

[@GeographyGeek]

Really? I’m going to Disney World in about a month. I’ll have to check that out.

[@owenshebbeare2999]

Also the oldest hotel, run by the same family since AD 705 and likely also the oldest family-run business that has remained in its founding family.

[@sporgiii]

Havent seen u in a while Avery lmao

[@Perririri]

Mitsubishi is a knockoff 😂

[@jerometaperman7102]

Tokyo bananas?

[@bre_constant]

Very good video man, new sub. A fact about my country, Brazil, that you have to include if you do a part 2 is that Brazil northernmost point is closer to every country in the Americas, including Canada and Uruguay, than Brazil southernmost point

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you! I like this fact! People forget how large Brazil is. I may have to include this in part 2.

[@Thawhid]

@@GeographyGeek Brazil is massive come to think of it

[@MrMz4eva]

I dont get what you're saying...

[@johnbernstein7887]

@@MrMz4eva It's father to the south than north to other countries.

[@julianoperez9199]

Uruguai nao ne meu

[@AiVersify]

As someone who wants to teach geography, I’m glad I found this channel to learn more facts

[@GeographyGeek]

Good luck man! I'm happy you found the channel useful.

[@asicsjohnson]

As someone who has actually lived in a geographical location every day of my life (🤯🤯🤯 ikr)... I, too, am glad I've found this channel to learn more facts.

[@aaronkalifa1356]

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[@avgjoe-cz7cb]

You got some lucky kids.I hope they know this.

[@petermgruhn]

The facts are fun, but they only serve as an underpinning to geography.

[@lifeoutsidecomfortzone]

There’s nothing more satisfying to me than listening to these fact-filled videos 😊

[@danielpatterson4298]

As someone not very good with geography and wanting to learn more this was very informative thank you

[@rankcascade9627]

I would love more

[@GeographyGeek]

😂 I probably will do a “15 Minutes of Geography Facts” at some point.

[@Perririri]

Косово је Србија

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Netherlands: The highest point of the main part of our country is only 322 m! Denmark: Well ours is only 171 m! Tuvalu, with a highest point of only five meters: *Amateurs*

[@mitchb4091]

Highest point in the Maldives in the entire nation is just under 8 feet (about 2.4 meters).

[@sundeepsingh246]

Well, Nepal 🇳🇵 has highest point of 8848 meter… I guess my country won..

[@gerarduspoppel2831]

@@sundeepsingh246 .greetings from the flat Netherlands

[@sundeepsingh246]

@@gerarduspoppel2831 greetings from peak Nepal 🇳🇵

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

@@mitchb4091 Nope. Highest point is Mount Villingili on Villingili is 17 feet (one foot off from Tuvalu's). The point you mentioned was the one previously known before Mount Villingili was discovered to be higher. "The island is also notable for having the highest natural elevation in the Maldives, Mount Villingili. It stands at a modest 5.1 metres (17 ft) and is located at tee number eight on Villingili’s Golf Course. The previously known highest point on Addu Atoll stands at only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) above sea level" Highly recommend deleting your comment as you have committed the crime of questioning my knowledge

[@raynnusvettmore]

I had a funny geography teacher in middle school. His classes were always as happy as this video. His style was so closed to yours. Glad I have a chance to remember him.

[@Sicaoisdead]

This is a perfect KZbin video. This is exact why I love KZbin. I saw this on my timeline and new I’d love it. Saved to all my favourite playlists. I’ll be watching this many more times.

[@iheartafrica8794]

Haha this is awesome. Hi fives all around to you and your students. My favs: Sierra Leone and Egypt being closest to Circle/Square in shape Pheasant Island switches between French and Spanish every 6 months! Reno is farther west than LA! So great, looking forward to episode 2!

[@TheSaltydog07]

This is mind-boggling and deserves a other watch. I love the pace. Thank you!!

[@doomchild333]

Best and quickest 10 mins I have spent on YT for a while !! Great work.

[@michaelmiddleton3311]

best teacher ever!! As a Geography major, and , one who worked in the field, I really enjoyed this!

[@revmo37]

Loved this video, your channel and narration. Most of all I love geographical facts. You have a new subscriber with notifications. Thanks for posting. Glad I found your channel.

[@ianlawrie919]

This was the most riveting video I’ve seen in a long while. Well done to you and your students 🙀👏

[@suecox2308]

Fascinating--thanks to you and your students!

[@Mattnoble80]

I absolutely loved that lesson on geography. My enjoyment of learning is ever present

[@theophilos0910]

What a great idea to present so many arcane & obtuse geographical-historical facts - please continue the series in the same format & length for at least 365 segments / volumes-one for each day of the year !!!

[@sputumtube]

Absolutely fascinating - thanks for posting.

[@jh58]

Keep videos like this coming, they are great!

[@matteli539]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you students!

[@sandybruce9092]

Absolutely fascinating!!! Loved this video!

[@gloriasymes4290]

Love your videos and grateful you're sharing your knowledge... 🙏

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Great info!! Keep these coming! Thx.

[@Roberto-REME]

Outstanding video. Well done!

[@viktorvaughn7341]

I could honestly sit here for hours listening, should do this with students every year

[@MrMichaelAndrews]

This was really interesting and cool. Great job

[@adad15711]

Each fact can be a separate video unto itself. Mind blown.

[@Ohlalasatan6969]

Super amazing video, so informative and interesting. 🙌🏼

[@GINNERMAN]

Great work to you and your class!

[@jpeters3053]

Quick, informative, interesting, nailed it!

[@lifetools-help8017]

Excellent! Very fun and interesting! Thank you!

[@niccolopaganini1782]

Amazing video my friend! The quality of the videos overall makes one think the channel would have atleast half a million subs. We'll get there one day though and much more! Best of luck!

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you for the kind words! Maybe one day

[@rufus1346]

Iceland not only sits on a plate boundary, it is also right above a mantle plume. I believe it's the only mantle plume to break through were the tectonic plates meet making Iceland the most volatile place on the planet. Or at least it's a contender.

[@HusoSelimovic]

Thank you and your students for putting this together. I’m from Bosnia, if you do part #2 - Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia) was the first city in Europe with a full-time electric tram

[@randomobserver8168]

Very good list! I did wonder about the rupee to dollar conversion. There's always a place for these kinds of eclectic facts lists.

[@edproulx2682]

70,000,000 rupee is worth just less than $1,000,000 in 2022.

[@forrestpatterson6053]

I love your accent. It makes the narration even more engaging to listen to.

[@kimberly1567]

Thank you for creating this vid

[@Jerraleon]

Love these

[@williammansfield9711]

Thanks to your students. Great vid

[@pietergreveling]

This was a really great and diverse video, with some very recent material (Iceland)! 👌🏼👍🏻 Thanks! ✌🏼

[@GeographyGeek]

Thanks as always!!

[@StoneSoupVideos]

Terrific! Huge hattip to the students who gathered the facts!

[@chuckinhouston9952]

Excellent. Thanks. You get an A+ in geography!

[@DexM47]

Wherever you are in Switzerland, there is a lake less than 16 km away from you 🙂

[@SprunkCovers]

I'm a semester away from being a Geographer and just found this channel? awesome content!

[@GeographyGeek]

That’s awesome! Congrats on graduating! And thank you!

[@gordonshumway6825]

congrats! Have u passed the semester?

[@SprunkCovers]

@@gordonshumway6825 yes! currently working on our local Geological and Minery National Service with GIS, not doing Geological stuff but working in the geomatics area, everything has been amazing!

[@fatboyrowing]

Informative and enjoyable.

[@Elizabeth-de4tc]

The amount of times I rewatch this vid >>

[@GeographyWorld]

Great video with random yet interesting facts!

[@cush6827]

How did you determine the "interesting" part?

[@dippyfresh8155]

@@cush6827 some people are into geography. I enjoyed these

[@cush6827]

@@dippyfresh8155 I am into geography. I run a website about ancient locations. This video is still unrelated triviality. And what is "10 solid minutes" even supposed to mean"?

[@dippyfresh8155]

@@cush6827 it means the video is 10 minutes long (well approximately 10) and it includes facts about geography for the span of that time. It’s fine if you don’t care but others do.

[@geoffevans1763]

Very enjoyable video, loved it, I did hear one mistake which may have been picked up in the comments below. At 8.27 the rainfall figure is quoted in millilitres (ml) which is a volume measure, should have used millimetres (mm) which is a distance measure and used to measure rainfall.

[@billbrooks7911]

Awesome exactly what we needed right now

[@BMoney8600]

This is a great video!

[@garyb2392]

🤯🤯🤯🤯 blown away by all these “jeopardy” like facts

[@rahulpaulabraham]

Great video. More of these please.

[@DGC816]

Keep doing videos like this 👍🏻

[@GeographyGeek]

I have a couple similar planned but it won’t be for a bit. I have to many videos on the schedule lol

[@philsmith8642]

Enjoyed that thank you

[@C_H_A_D______]

Very informative video 👍

[@hertogyarno746]

Great video, thanks! (:

[@ronaldoravelo6107]

Such a good video!!

[@SissyFlower5]

2:22 you can walk between these two plates as well! I've done it and it's a super cool experience. as far as i know it's the only place in the world where you can stand between two continental plates

[@leslie6938]

Very interesting! I bet your students love you and your class. Very cool of you to credit the guy who inspired the idea for this video and your students for their participation. I’m going to listen to this again and watch the part 2 video, but two facts straight do out to me as particularly memorable: 1) that eating items bitten by a rat in a place in India is considered to be a good think (major YUCK!), and 2) that the name Idaho was inspired by a girl named Ida (Ida Ho! I would not be flattered if I was Ida, lol!). Here’s a question that could be included in a future video in this series, if you know the answer or can find it easily. Why are Kansas and Arkansas pronounced so differently? Why don’t we call the latter Ar-KAN-suss? Thanks for these videos, they’re great!

[@257796]

I like the shout out to Austin. Awesome video friend

[@LastPersephone]

I love this!!!!

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

3:37 I can remember visiting my very ancient relatives in deepest darkest Dorset when I was still in short shorts and loving the open door experience. These at first glance apparently quite risky ways of living, upon reflection turn out to be just about the best way to go about your daily routine. Typical that the exception to the rule involved a tourist ~ someone not used to it. Can't believe that no-one has remarked on the delicious irony that the theft occurred in a place which still has doors i.e. a car too!

[@sincerlysade__6311]

Im 35 years old and couldn't feel more grateful for this knowledge.

[@topmaps4491]

This video is great! Geography is fascinating!

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you! I’d have to agree with that second sentence 😂

[@philipgermani1616]

Fun video. Geography has always been my favorite subject. My parents said I had an Atlas in my playpen. :)

[@philipgermani1616]

btw I am 64 years old and started studying geography in the 1960s. My goodness, all the changes over the decades!

[@robertchappell4733]

I love Geography....keep it up

[@marymcmahon659]

I learned a lot. Remembering everything will be the real challenge!

[@bobmach8844]

Speaking of Colorado, it has approx. 6 times the mountainous area compared to Switzerland. FF- Montana comprises 9,000 sq. miles more than Germany

[@rachelhunter8247]

Great video! Thanks !!

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you!

[@DeityJake]

I dont know much about geography or pretty much anything about the world so I thank you for this video. note: good, eidetic, or photographic memory recommended

[@space_maskj3859]

Keep up the work ♥️♥️👍

[@just-sayin67]

Interesting - thank you!

[@kevinsmith4923]

Thanks so much!

[@KA4UPW]

Nice, Perfect to help me fall 💤 asleep 😴

[@21milliontv]

Great video! Super interesting

[@richnewzhighenergy1871]

Informative to say the least

[@adamnorton1734]

A great companion to the LA/Reno fact is: Savanna GA, a port on the Atlantic Ocean, is entirely further west than Canton OH, which is in a state that doesn’t border a state on the Atlantic coast.

[@johngraves6878]

Your most interesting video so far.

[@kentuckyblue3822]

Maybe my favorite KZbin video ever,good job.

[@GeographyGeek]

That’s awesome! Thank you from me and on behalf of all the students that helped make this video!

[@williammartin9567]

Wow! Those facts came too fast for my brain to absorb. Repeat viewing required by me. Thank you for providing an hour of facts.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

William - I noticed that right away, and switched the video settings to the playback speed of ".75" - which made it much easier to absorb the rapid-pace facts, and his voice actually sounded quite normal... 😏

[@whyyoulidl]

My fave subject at school; u, my friend, have a new sub 🤗

[@GeographyGeek]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gabecooper8186]

Ten SOLID minutes of geography content I could not resist if I tried

[@hassannabil9792]

This is great

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Love geography and these fun facts. Will have to check out Molossia for retirement.

[@keashablew7728]

Maybe the best video ever. Knowing that this was research by 8th graders!!

[@tomevans4402]

Interesting stuff👍

[@melondasher]

That were 10 minutes? It felt like maybe 3.. I need a longer version!

[@Jazzaconda]

Liked and Subbed, Great Channel!

[@mochubb8703]

YASSSSS! give US more please

[@thestartrader2149]

Geography is Everything!

[@marismelms662]

Scrolled way to far for the most important fact

[@Hollandstation]

YEAH I LOVE IT!

[@birdgirl87_]

I’m not really interested in geography, but this has sparked my interest!

[@hermandegroot1946]

I learned a lot. Nice

[@stasinossofroniou7430]

Great video. Thanx!!!!

[@goldenc4770]

Great video to watch at 2am when you should be doing homework would recommend 9/10 could be 30 min

[@Perririri]

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