The 10 Poorest Countries in the World (2025)

The 10 Poorest Countries in the World (2025)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measurement of the total size of a country’s economy. It tracks the total value of goods and services produced within a nation. Bigger countries usually have bigger GDPs. For rich countries, GDP shows global influence and trade power. However,…

The 10 Safest Countries in the World (2025)

The 10 Safest Countries in the World (2025)

The Global Peace Index (GPI) is a measurement of how peaceful a country is across three primary areas: ongoing conflict, societal safety, and militarization. Analysts study crime levels, political stability, incarceration rates, and military spending to produce a numerical score. Lower scores indicate higher levels…

Are Humans Primates?

Are Humans Primates?

Yes. Humans belong to the order Primates, a group defined by shared anatomy, genetics, and behavior. This group includes lemurs, monkeys, apes, and us. Within it we sit in the family Hominidae, also called the great apes. Taxonomic Classification & Shared Traits…

How Strong Is an Orangutan?

How Strong Is an Orangutan?

Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals. They are native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia. They share approximately 97% of their DNA with humans but have much greater strength. Orangutan vs. Human: Size and Strength Comparison Adult orangutans…

The Deserts of Africa

The Deserts of Africa

Africa has the most named deserts of any continent, containing at least ten distinct deserts. These deserts cover about one third of the continent’s land area and come in many forms. From scorching sand seas to salt flats, they define much of…

The Most Dangerous Countries in Africa (2025)

The Most Dangerous Countries in Africa (2025)

The Global Peace Index (GPI) ranks countries by safety using three core areas: ongoing conflict, societal security, and militarization. Analysts consider crime, political instability, violent unrest, and military activity to calculate a peace score. Higher scores mean lower levels of peace. Below…

The Only Spanish Speaking Country in Africa

The Only Spanish Speaking Country in Africa

Equatorial Guinea stands out on the African continent for one unusual reason—Spanish is its official language. It’s the only country in mainland Africa where Spanish is widely used in government, education, and daily life. Where is Equatorial Guinea? Equatorial Guinea is a…

The 15 Largest Countries in the World

The 15 Largest Countries in the World

Size matters. A country’s total area affects how people live, where they settle, what they eat, and how they govern. Some nations are all terrain and no people. Others cram enormous populations into tight spaces, pushing infrastructure and resources to the limit….

The 10 Largest Lakes in the World

The 10 Largest Lakes in the World

Lakes are inland bodies of standing water surrounded by land. They form in natural depressions where water collects and remains. The most common source is glacial activity. When glaciers advance and retreat, they carve out basins that later fill with meltwater. Basins…

The Smallest Countries in the World

The Smallest Countries in the World

A country’s size has a profound impact on its identity, economy, and global role. Smaller territories often develop uniform cultures. Living in shared spaces creates strong, tight-knit communities with similar customs and values. In contrast, larger nations foster regional identities that emerge…

The World’s Biggest Spider Ever Found

The World’s Biggest Spider Ever Found

In 1965, researchers found the largest spider ever recorded—a male Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) with a leg span of 11 inches (28 centimeters). The discovery was made by the Pablo San Martin Expedition that took place in the rainforests of northern South…