nature 🌳🏞️

Here are some interesting facts and information about nature:

*General Nature*

- The natural world is home to over 8.7 million species.
- Nature provides essential services like air and water purification, soil formation, and climate regulation.
- Spending time in nature can improve mental health, reduce stress, and boost mood.

*Landscapes*

- The highest mountain is Mount Everest (8,848m).
- The longest river is the Nile (6,695km).
- The largest desert is the Sahara (9,200,000 sq km).
- The deepest ocean trench is the Mariana Trench (11,034m).

*Wildlife*

- The fastest land animal is the cheetah (up to 120 km/h).
- The largest animal is the blue whale (up to 33m long).
- The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird (5.5 cm long).
- The longest-living animal is the tortoise (up to 188 years).

*Seasons*

- Spring begins around March 20/21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Summer begins around June 20/21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Autumn begins around September 22/23 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Winter begins around December 21/22 in the Northern Hemisphere.

*Weather*

- The hottest temperature ever recorded was 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley.
- The coldest temperature ever recorded was -89.2°C (-129°F) in Antarctica.
- The largest snowflake was 38 cm (15 in) in diameter.

*National Parks*

- The first national park was Yellowstone (established in 1872).
- The largest national park is Northeast Greenland National Park (972,000 sq km).
- The most visited national park is Great Smoky Mountains National Park (over 11 million visitors).

I hope you find these facts interesting and informative!