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France has more time zones than Russia: 12 versus 11.

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Natural Wonders

Why has a hole in Turkmenistan been on fire for decades?

The Darvaza gas crater, better known as the Door to Hell.
Hidden Geography

Which country has the most time zones? (It isn't Russia.)

Overseas islands give France a 12-zone lead.
Geographic Mysteries

The underground city that could hide 20,000 people

Derinkuyu in Turkey was carved about 85 metres down into soft volcanic rock.

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Higher or Lower?

Does Canada have more people than Poland? Is Japan bigger than Germany? Guess, keep your streak alive, and beat your best.

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