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Lists Of Extreme Points
This is a list of lists of places considered the most extreme by virtue of meeting some superlative geographical or physical criterion – e.g. farthest, highest, lowest, greatest, or least. Earth * Extremes on Earth * List of countries by northernmost point * List of countries by southernmost point * List of countries by easternmost point * List of countries by westernmost point * Northernmost settlements * Southernmost settlements * List of northernmost items * List of southernmost items * List of countries by highest point * List of countries by lowest point * List of elevation extremes by country * List of elevation extremes by region * List of highest towns by country Continents * Extreme points of Afro-Eurasia ** Extreme points of Africa ** Extreme points of Eurasia *** Extreme points of Europe *** Extreme points of Asia * Extreme points of the Americas ** Extreme points of North America *** Extreme points of the Caribbean *** Extreme points of Central America ** Extreme poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extremes On Earth
This article lists extreme locations on Earth that hold geographical records or are otherwise known for their geophysical or meteorological superlatives. All of these locations are Earth-wide extremes; extremes of individual continents or countries are not listed. Latitude and longitude Northernmost * The northernmost point on Earth is the Geographic North Pole, in the Arctic Ocean. ** The northernmost point of land is the northern tip of Kaffeklubben Island, north of Greenland (), which lies slightly north of Cape Morris Jesup, Greenland (). Various shifting gravel bars lie farther north, the most famous being Oodaaq. There have been other islands more northern such as 83-42 and ATOW1996 but they have not been confirmed as permanent. Southernmost * The southernmost point on Earth and the southernmost point on land is the Geographic South Pole, which is on the continent of Antarctica. ** The southernmost continental point of land outside Antarctica is in South America at Cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Europe
This is a list of the extreme points of Europe: the geographical points that are higher or farther north, south, east or west than any other location in Europe. Some of these positions are open to debate, as the definition of Europe is diverse. Extremes of the European continent, including islands *Northernmost point. Cape Fligely, Rudolf Island, Franz Josef Land, Russia (81° 48′ 24″ N). Franz Josef Land is near the ill-defined border between Europe and Asia; if it is not considered a part of Europe, then the northernmost point is on the island of Rossøya, Svalbard, Norway ( 81°N). *Southernmost point. Cape Trypiti, Gavdos Island, Greece (34° 48′ 02″ N) is the least ambiguous southernmost point of Europe. However, there are other contenders, depending on definition. The island of Cyprus has cultural links with Europe and it is also part of European Union; Cyprus's southernmost point is the British base at Akrotiri (34°35′N). The Portuguese islands of Madeira are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Andorra
Andorra is a small, landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountain range and bordered by Spain and France. With an area of 468 km², it is the sixth smallest country in Europe and also the largest of the European microstates. Andorra consists predominantly of rugged mountains, the highest being the Coma Pedrosa at , and the average elevation of Andorra is . These are dissected by three narrow valleys in a Y shape that combine into one as the main stream, the Gran Valira river, leaves the country for Spain (at Andorra's lowest point of ). Andorra's climate is similar to that of its neighbours' temperate climates, but its higher elevation means there is, on average, more snow in winter, lower humidity, and it is slightly cooler in summer. There are, on average, 300 days per year of sunshine. Phytogeographically, Andorra belongs to the Atlantic European province of the Circumboreal Region within the Boreal Kingdom. According to the WW ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geography Of Algeria
Algeria comprises square kilometers of land, more than 80% of which is desert, in North Africa, between Morocco and Tunisia. It is the largest country in Africa. Its Arabic name, Al Jazair (the islands), is believed to derive from the rocky islands along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. The northern portion, an area of mountains, valleys, and plateaus between the Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert, forms an integral part of the section of North Africa known as the Maghreb. This area includes Morocco, Tunisia, and the northwestern portion of Libya known historically as Tripolitania. Size and boundaries Land boundaries:''Total:'' ''Border countries:'' Libya , Mali , Mauritania , Morocco , Niger , Tunisia , Western Sahara . Area – comparative: slightly larger than the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saudi Arabia Coastline: Maritime claims: ''Territorial sea:'' , ''contiguous zone'': ''; exclusive fishing zone:'' Geographic regions The Tell The fertile Tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of The Arctic
This is a list of the extreme points of the Arctic, the points of Arctic lands that are farther to the north than any other location classified by continent and country, latitude and longitude, and distance to the North Pole. The list is sorted from north to south. Highest point *Gunnbjørn Fjeld,Gunnbjørn Fjeld is the highest point on the Island of Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the entire Arctic. Sermersooq, Island of Greenland, Greenland — highest summit at 3694 m (12,119 feet) Lowest point *Arctic Ocean — lowest surface point at sea level * The deepest point is Litke Deep in the Eurasian Basin, at . See also *Extreme points of Earth *Extreme points of the Antarctic Notes References External links {{sister project links, Arctic Extreme points of Earth Polar regions of the Earth Arctic The Arctic ( or ) is a polar regions of Earth, polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. The Arctic consists of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of The Antarctic
This is a list of extreme points in Antarctica. List * The tallest mountain in Antarctica is Vinson Massif rising 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level. * The lowest point in Antarctica is within the Denman Glacier, which reaches 3.5 kilometers (11,500 feet) below sea level. This is also the lowest place on Earth not covered by ocean (although it is covered by ice). * The lowest accessible point in Antarctica is the shore of Deep Lake, Vestfold Hills, which is 50.4 m beneath sea level. * The point on land farthest from any coastline on the Antarctic Continent is located at . This is also known as the South Pole of inaccessibility. * Antarctica is the southernmost land mass on Earth. The Geographical South Pole lies on the Polar Plateau at . It is here that the southernmost human habitation on Earth is located: Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station (U.S. Administered Base). * Vostok Station is the most isolated research base on the continent (located at ), and it is situated ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Australia
This is a list of the extreme points of Australia (the country, not the continent). The list includes extremes of cardinal direction, elevation, and other points of peculiar geographic interest. The location of some points depend on whether islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory (which is not universally recognised) are included. Northernmost point * Bramble Cay, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland (9°8'23" S) * Continental Australia: Cape York, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland (10°41' S) Southernmost point * Bishop and Clerk Islets, Tasmania (55°03' S) * Tasmania main island: South East Cape, (43°38' S) * Continental Australia: South Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria (39°08' S) Easternmost point * Steels Point, Norfolk Island (167°57' E) * Excluding external territories: Ball's Pyramid, New South Wales (159°15' E) * Continental Australia: Cape Byron, New South Wales (153°38' E) Westernmost point * Meyer Rock, McDonald Islands (72°34' E) * Excluding external ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Oceania
This is a list of the extreme points of Oceania. * Northernmost point – Kure Atoll, United States (28°25′N) * Southernmost point – Bishop and Clerk Islets, Australia (55°07′S) * Westernmost point – Dirk Hartog Island, Australia (112°55′E) * Easternmost point – Easter Island, Chile (109°13′W) * Lowest point on land – Lake Eyre, Australia: * Highest point – Puncak Jaya, Indonesia: * Deepest sea – Challenger Deep: See also *Extreme points of Earth *List of extreme points of Australia *List of extreme points of New Zealand {{Oceania in topic, Extreme points of Oceania Oceania (, , ) is a region, geographical region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Spanning the Eastern Hemisphere, Eastern and Western Hemisphere, Western hemispheres, Oceania is estimated to have a land area of ... Extreme points of New Zealand Geography of Oceania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Antarctica
This is a list of extreme points in Antarctica. List * The tallest mountain in Antarctica is Vinson Massif rising 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level. * The lowest point in Antarctica is within the Denman Glacier, which reaches 3.5 kilometers (11,500 feet) below sea level. This is also the lowest place on Earth not covered by ocean (although it is covered by ice). * The lowest accessible point in Antarctica is the shore of Deep Lake, Vestfold Hills, which is 50.4 m beneath sea level. * The point on land farthest from any coastline on the Antarctic Continent is located at . This is also known as the South Pole of inaccessibility. * Antarctica is the southernmost land mass on Earth. The Geographical South Pole lies on the Polar Plateau at . It is here that the southernmost human habitation on Earth is located: Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station (U.S. Administered Base). * Vostok Station is the most isolated research base on the continent (located at ), and it is situated ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of South America
The extreme points of South America are the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location on the continent. The continent's southernmost point is often said to be Cape Horn, but Águila Islet of the Diego Ramírez Islands lies further south. Latitude and longitude Geographic coordinates expressed in WGS 84. South America * Northernmost point: Bajo Nuevo keys in San Andrés y Providencia Department, Colombia () * Southernmost point can be either: ** Águila Islet, Diego Ramírez Islands, Chile (), or, if the South Sandwich Islands are included as part of South America: ** Cook Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands () * Westernmost point can be either: **Darwin Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (), or, if Easter Island is included as part of South America: **Motu Nui () * Easternmost point can be either: **Ilha do Sul, Trindade and Martim Vaz, Brazil (), or, if the South Sandwich Islands are included as part of South America: **Montag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of Central America
This is a list of the extreme points of Central America, the points that are farther north, south, east, or west than any other location on the region. The list also included highest and lowest points and identifies the most extensive lake. Extreme points *Northernmost point – Mexico–Belize border with Juan Sarabia *Northernmost town – Corozal Town, Belize *Southernmost point (mainland) – Punta Mariato, Panama *Southernmost point – Cocos Island, Costa Rica *Southernmost town – El Cacao, Panama *Easternmost point – North America-South America border near Unguía, Colombia *Easternmost town – Chepigana, Panama *Westernmost point – Mouth of the Suchiate River, border with Mexico. *Westernmost town – Malacatán, Guatemala Highest points *Volcán Tajumulco,Volcán Tajumulco is the highest point of the Republic of Guatemala and all of Central America. Volcán Tajumulco is the southernmost and easternmost 4000 m (13,123-foot) summit of North America San Marcos, Guat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Points Of The Caribbean
The following lists include the extreme and significant geographic points of the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Extreme points Highest points *Pico Duarte,Pico Duarte is the highest point on the Island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic, and all the islands of the Caribbean Sea Dominican Republic, Hispaniola — highest summit of the Caribbean at 3175 m (10,417 feet) Lowest points *Lago Enriquillo, Dominican Republic, Hispaniola — lowest lake on an island and lowest surface point on an ocean island on Earth at −46 m (−151 feet). *Isthmus of Rivas, Rivas, Nicaragua — lowest pass between Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean on the Continental Divide of the Americas at 56 m (184 feet) Islands * Island of Cuba — most extensive island of the Caribbean at 104,556 km2 (40,369 square miles) *Hispaniola — tallest island of the Caribbean at 3175 m (10,417 feet) and second most extensive island of the Caribbean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
