Tuesday, November 3, 2009

{SamsoNgroup} GEOGRAPHY FACTS



GEOGRAPHY FACTS


 

Alaska

 More than half of the coastline of the entire United States is in Alaska 

 
 
Amazon 
 
 
The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply. 

 

The Amazon River pushes so much water into the Atlantic Ocean that, more than one hundred miles at sea off the mouth of the river, one can dip fresh water out of the ocean.  The volume of water in the Amazon river is greater than the next eight largest rivers in the world combined and three times the flow of all rivers in the United States .
 
 
Antarctica 
 
 
Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country.

Ninety percent of the world's ice covers Antarctica . This ice also represents seventy  percent of all the fresh water in the world. As strange as it sounds, however, Antarctica is essentially a desert. The average yearly total precipitation is about two inches Although covered with ice (all but 0.4% of it, ice.), Antarctica is the driest place on the planet, with an absolute humidity lower than the Gobi desert.

 
 
Brazil

  Brazil got its name from the nut, not the other way around.

 
 
Canada

  Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Canada is an Indian word meaning ' Big Village .' 
 
 
 
Chicago

 Next to Warsaw , Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.

 
 
Detroit

Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, carries the designation M-1, so named because it was the first paved road anywhere. 
 
 
 
Damascus, Syria

 Damascus, Syria, was flourishing a couple of thousand years before Rome was founded in 753 BC, making it the oldest continuously inhabited city in existence. 

 
 
Istanbul, Turkey

 Istanbul, Turkey, is the only city in the world located on two continents.

 
 
Los Angeles

 Los Angele's full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula -- and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: L.A. 
 
 
 
New York City


 

The term 'The Big Apple' was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930's who used the slang expression 'apple' for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City is to play the big time - The Big Apple.

There are more Irish in New York City than in Dublin , Ireland ; more Italians in New York City than in Rome, Italy ; and more Jews in New York City than in Tel Aviv, Israel . 

 
 
Ohio

There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio , everyone is manmade.

 
 
Pitcairn Island

 The smallest island with country status is Pitcairn in Polynesia , at just 1.75 sq. miles/4,53 sq. km.

 
 
Rome

 The first city to reach a population of 1 million people was Rome , Italy in 133 B.C.  There is a city called Rome on every continent.

 
 
Siberia

Siberia contains more than 25% of the world's forests.

 
 
S.M.O.M .

The actual smallest sovereign entity in the world is the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (S.M.O.M). It is located in the city of Rome, Italy, has an area of two tennis courts, and as of 2001 has a population of 80, 20 less people than the Vatican.  It is a sovereign entity under international law, just as the Vatican is. 

 
 
Sahara Desert

In the Sahara Desert , there is a town named Tidikelt , Algeria , which did not receive a drop of rain for ten years.

Technically though, the driest place on Earth is in the valleys of the Antarctic near Ross Island . There has been no rainfall there for two million years.


 

Spain

Spain literally means 'the land of rabbits.' 
 
 
 
St. Paul , Minnesota

St. Paul, Minnesota , was originally called Pig's Eye after a man named Pierre 'Pig's Eye' Parrant who set up the first business there.

 
 
Roads

 

Chances that a road is unpaved in the U.S.A : 1%, in Canada : 75% 

 

Russia

  

The deepest hole ever drilled by man is the Kola Superdeep Borehole, in Russia . It reached a depth of 12,261 meters (about 40,226 feet or 7.62 miles). It was drilled for scientific research and gave up some unexpected discoveries, one of which was a huge deposit of hydrogen - so massive that the mud coming from the hole was "boiling" with it.
 


 
United States

 The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one-mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies. 
 
 
 
Waterfalls

 
The water of Angel Falls (the World's highest) in Venezuela drops 3,212 feet (979 meters). They are 15 times higher than Niagara Falls .

 








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1) ROGER MILLA

ROGER MILLA
Cameroonian Roger Milla was one of Africa's first international football stars, but it is for his celebration that he is best remembered. Coaxed out of international retirement by the President of Cameroon, Milla took his place in the side for the 1990 World Cup. He emerged as one of the tournament's star's scoring four goals - each one celebrated with a dance around the corner post. The celebration continues to be mimicked to this day.




2) TIGER WOODS

<b>TIGER WOODS</b><br/> Seeing Tiger Woods dressed in red with his fist pumped is never a good sign for his competitors. The American golfer has a tradition of wearing red for the final round of a tournament - and when he clinches victory (which is quite often) up goes the clenched fist - marking yet another chapter in the phenomenal career of the world No 1. TIGER WOODS
Seeing Tiger Woods dressed in red with his fist pumped is never a good sign for his competitors. The American golfer has a tradition of wearing red for the final round of a tournament - and when he clinches victory (which is quite often) up goes the clenched fist - marking yet another chapter in the phenomenal career of the world No 1.




3) RAFAEL NADAL
<b>RAFAEL NADAL</b><br/> The tennis powerhouse Rafael Nadal has been winning every major tournament in sight over the past couple of years. Every time the Spaniard receives his latest trophy, he has the strange habit of biting it, presumably to check it's real. RAFAEL NADAL
The tennis powerhouse Rafael Nadal has been winning every major tournament in sight over the past couple of years. Every time the Spaniard receives his latest trophy, he has the strange habit of biting it, presumably to check it's real.




4) JURGEN KLINSMANN
<b>JURGEN KLINSMANN</b><br/> When Jurgen Klinsmann signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1994, he arrived with a reputation as a diver. Added to the fact he was a part of the Germany side that knocked England out of the 1990 World Cup - he didn't get a great reception on touching down in England. He answered his critics in emphatic style, diving across the pitch to celebrate his first goal for Spurs. He endeared himself to English football fans and went on to win the 1995 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. JURGEN KLINSMANN
When Jurgen Klinsmann signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1994, he arrived with a reputation as a diver. Added to the fact he was a part of the Germany side that knocked England out of the 1990 World Cup - he didn't get a great reception on touching down in England. He answered his critics in emphatic style, diving across the pitch to celebrate his first goal for Spurs. He endeared himself to English football fans and went on to win the 1995 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.


5) GARETH THOMAS
<b>GARETH THOMAS</b><br/> Over exuberant celebrations are somewhat looked down upon in rugby, but that didn't stop Welshman Gareth Thomas coining his own brouhaha on scoring a try. 'The Ayatollah' involves slapping his head, and marks as a reminder of his keen support for Cardiff City, where the Ayatollah is a popular celebration amongst fans. GARETH THOMAS
Over exuberant celebrations are somewhat looked down upon in rugby, but that didn't stop Welshman Gareth Thomas coining his own brouhaha on scoring a try. 'The Ayatollah' involves slapping his head, and marks as a reminder of his keen support for Cardiff City, where the Ayatollah is a popular celebration amongst fans.


6) USAIN BOLT
<b>USAIN BOLT</b><br/> The world's fastest man, who broke the world records for the 100m, 200m and 4x100m in Beijing, became the face of the 2008 Olympic Games. Each victory (and every public appearance since) was celebrated with the 'lightning bolt' action, in reference to his name. USAIN BOLT
The world's fastest man, who broke the world records for the 100m, 200m and 4x100m in Beijing, became the face of the 2008 Olympic Games. Each victory (and every public appearance since) was celebrated with the 'lightning bolt' action, in reference to his name.



7) ALAN SHEARER
<b>ALAN SHEARER</b><br/> The former Newcastle and England forward's celebration wasn't particularly audacious but its simplicity was effective. With the right hand raised and the head down, Alan Shearer's celebration came to symbolise striking prowess. While fellow England internationals Peter Crouch (for 'The Robot') and Paul Gascoigne (the 'Dentist Chair') receive an honourable mention, Shearer gets onto this list for the sheer number of times he was able to perform it - having scored 260 Premier League goals. ALAN SHEARER
The former Newcastle and England forward's celebration wasn't particularly audacious but its simplicity was effective. With the right hand raised and the head down, Alan Shearer's celebration came to symbolise striking prowess. While fellow England internationals Peter Crouch (for 'The Robot') and Paul Gascoigne (the 'Dentist Chair') receive an honourable mention, Shearer gets onto this list for the sheer number of times he was able to perform it - having scored 260 Premier League goals.



8) FRANKIE DETTORI
<b>FRANKIE DETTORI</b><br/> Italian Frankie Dettori is one of the most successful jockey's of all time and his bubbly personality has seen him become something of a celebrity. The affection felt for the little Sardinian was only boosted by his emphatic celebration upon winning, which would see him jump out of his saddle into the air. FRANKIE DETTORI
Italian Frankie Dettori is one of the most successful jockey's of all time and his bubbly personality has seen him become something of a celebrity. The affection felt for the little Sardinian was only boosted by his emphatic celebration upon winning, which would see him jump out of his saddle into the air.



9) BEBETO
<b>BEBETO</b><br/> Bebeto's famous 'rocking baby' celebration at the 1994 World Cup has been imitated by footballer's the world over. During Brazil's ultimately successful tournament in the US, Bebeto performed the celebration to mark the arrival of his third child, who was delivered just a few days before. BEBETO
Bebeto's famous 'rocking baby' celebration at the 1994 World Cup has been imitated by footballer's the world over. During Brazil's ultimately successful tournament in the US, Bebeto performed the celebration to mark the arrival of his third child, who was delivered just a few days before.




10) TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS
<b>TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS</b><br/> The Black Panther salute performed at the 1968 Olympics is arguably the most iconic image in sport. Performed by American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos as they stood on the podium to receive their medals - the image sent a message out to America, and indeed the world, about the Civil Rights struggles taking place in the United States. TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS
The Black Panther salute performed at the 1968 Olympics is arguably the most iconic image in sport. Performed by American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos as they stood on the podium to receive their medals - the image sent a message out to America, and indeed the world, about the Civil Rights struggles taking place in the United States.







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Maestro Sachin Tendulkar

 


 

 

 

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Maestro Sachin Tendulkar

 

Just have look at the records held by Sachin Tendulkar. No wonder why British Prime Minister is suggesting him for the honor of Sir.

 Records Held by Sachin Tendulkar

 

 

 

1.        Highest Run scorer in the ODI

 

2.        Most number of hundreds in the ODI  41

 

3.        Most number of nineties in the ODI

 

4.        Most number of man of the matches (56) in the ODI's

 

5.        Most number of man of the series (14) in ODI's

 

6.        Best average for man of the matches in ODI's

 

7.        First Cricketer to pass 10000 run in the ODI

 

8.        First Cricketer to pass 15000 run in the ODI

 

9.        He is the highest run scorer in the world cup (1,796 at an average of 59.87 as on 20 March 2007)

 

10.        Most number of the man of the matches in the world cup

 

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11.        Most number of runs 1996 world cup 523 runs in the 1996 Cricket World Cup at an average of 87.16

 

12.        Most number of runs in the 2003 world cup 673 runs in 2003 Cricket World Cup, highest by any player in a single Cricket     World Cup

 

13.        He was Player of the World Cup Tournament in the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

 

14.        Most number of Fifties in ODI's 87

 

15.        Appeared in Most Number of ODI's 407

 

16.        He is the only player to be in top 10 ICC ranking for 10 years.

 

17.        Most number of 100's in test's 38

 

18.        He is one of the three batsmen to surpass 11,000 runs in Test cricket, and the first Indian to do so

 

19.        He is thus far the only cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honor

 

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20.        In 2003, Wisden rated Tendulkar as d No. 1 and Richards at No. 2 in all time Greatest ODI player

 

21.        In 2002, Wisden rated him as the second greatest Test batsman after Sir Donald Bradman.

 

22.        He was involved in unbroken 664-run partnership in a Harris Shield game in 1988 with friend and team mate Vinod Kambli,

 

23.        Tendulkar is the only player to score a century in all three of his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts

 

24.        In 1992, at the age of 19, Tendulkar became the first overseas born player to represent Yorkshire

 

25.        Tendulkar has been granted the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award and Padma Shri by Indian government. He is the only Indian cricketer to get all of them.

 

26.        Tendulkar has scored over 1000 runs in a calendar year in ODI's 7 times

 

27.        Tendulkar has scored 1894 runs in calendar year in ODI's most by any batsman

 

28.        He is the highest earning cricketer in the world.

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29.        He has the least percentage of the man of the matches awards won when team looses a match. Out of his 56 man of the match awards only 5 times India has lost.

 

30.        Tendulkar most number man of match awards (10) against Australia

 

31.        In August of 2003, Sachin Tendulkar was voted as the "Greatest Sportsman" of the country in the sport personalities category in the Best of India poll conducted by Zee News.

 

32.        In November 2006, Time magazine named Tendulkar as one of the Asian Heroes.

 

33.        In December 2006, he was named "Sports person of the Year

 

34.        The current India Poised campaign run by The Times of India has nominated him as the Face of New India next to the likes of Amartya Sen and Mahatma Gandhi among others.

 

35.        Tendulkar was the first batsman in history to score over 50 centuries in international cricket

 

36.        Tendulkar was the first batsman in history to score over 75 centuries in international cricket: 79 centuries.

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37.        Has the most overall runs in cricket, (ODIs+Tests+ Twenty20s) , as of 30 June 2007 he had accumulated almost 26,000 runs overall.

 

38.        Is second on the most number of runs in test cricket just after Brian Lara

 

39.        Sachin Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly hold the world record for the maximum number of runs scored by the opening partnership. They have put together 6,271 runs in 128 matches

 

40.        The 20 century partnerships for opening pair with Sourav Ganguly is a world record

 

41.        Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid hold the world record for the highest partnership in ODI matches when they scored 331 runs against New Zealand in 1999.

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42.        Sachin Tendulkar has been involved in six 200 run partnerships in ODI matches - a record that he shares with Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid

 

43.        Most Centuries in a calendar year: 9 ODI centuries in 1998

 

44.        Only player to have over 100 innings of 50+ runs (41 Centuries and 87 Fifties) (as of 18th Nov, 2007)

 

45.        The only player ever to cross the 13,000-14,000 and 15,000 run marks IN ODI.

 

46.        Highest individual score among Indian batsmen (186* against New Zealand at Hyderabad in 1999).

 

47.        The score of 186* is listed the fifth highest score recorded in ODI matches

 

48.        Tendulkar has scored over 1000 ODI runs against all major cricketing nations.

 

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49.        Sachin was the fastest to reach 10,000 runs taking 259 innings and has the highest batting average among batsmen with over 10,000 ODI runs

 

50.        Most number of Stadium Appearances: 90 different Grounds

 

51.        Consecutive ODI Appearances: 185

 

52.        On his debut, Sachin Tendulkar was the second youngest debutant in the world

 

53.        When Tendulkar scored his maiden century in 1990, he was the second youngest to score a century

 

54.        Tendulkar's record of five test centuries before he turned 20 is a current world record

 

55.        Tendulkar holds the current record (217 against NZ in 1999/00 Season) for the highest score in Test cricket by an Indian when captaining the side

 

56.        Tendulkar has scored centuries against all test playing nations. [7] He was the third batman to achieve the distinction after Steve Waugh and Gary Kirsten

 

57.        Tendulkar has 4 seasons in test cricket with 1000 or more runs - 2002 (1392 runs), 1999 (1088 runs), 2001 (1003 runs) and 1997 (1000 runs). [6] Gavaskar is the only other Indian with four seasons of 1000+ runs

 

58.        He is second most number of seasons with over 1000 runs in world.

 

59.        On 3 January 2007 Sachin Tendulkar (5751) edged past Brian Lara's (5736) world record of runs scored in Tests away from home

 

60.        Tendulkar and Brian Lara are the fastest to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket history. Both of them achieved this in 195 innings

 

61.        Second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to make over 10,000 runs in Test matches

 

62.        Became the first Indian to surpass the 11,000 Test run mark and the third International player behind Allan Border and Brian Lara.

 

63.        Tendulkar is fourth on the list of players with most Test caps. Steve Waugh (168 Tests), Allan Border (158 Tests), Shane Warne (145 Tests) have appeared in more games than Tendulkar

 

64.        Tendulkar has played the most number of Test Matches (144) for India (Kapil Dev is second with 131 Test appearances) .

 

65.        First to 25,000 international runs

 

66.        Tendulkar's 25,016 runs in international cricket include 14,537 runs in ODI's, 10,469 Tests runs and 10 runs in the lone Twenty20 that India has played.

 

67.        On December 10, 2005, Tendulkar made his 35th century in Tests at Delhi against Sri Lanka. He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's record of 34 centuries to become the man with the most number of hundreds in Test cricket.

 

68.        Tendulkar is the only player who has 150 wkts and more than 15000 runs in ODI

 

69.        Tendulkar is the only player who has 40 wkts and more than 11000 runs in Tests

 

70.        Only batsman to have 100 hundreds in the first class cricket

 

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