Geographical Highlights: Continents, Oceans & Countries The world comprises seven continents and five oceans, with the Pacific Ocean being the largest and the Arctic Ocean as the smallest. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA in 1886, while Jordan and Israel are separated by a sea. Norway is known as 'the land of Midnight Sun', Japan is referred to as 'the Land of Rising Sun', Finland boasts thousands of lakes, Bhutan is called 'land of thunderbolts', and Thailand has white elephants.
Cultural Insights: Natural Wonders & Global Production China leads global tea production while Brazil tops coffee output; Egypt houses the Suez Canal connecting Mediterranean Sea with Red Sea. Italy's Mount Etna ranks among active volcanoes; Belgium earns its title as Europe's battleground. Canada holds most lakes globally whereas Suriname has highest forest coverage percentage—Machu Picchu resides in Peru alongside Yellowstone National Park located in America.