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The Sudan has more pyramids than any other country. There are about 223 pyramids on its territory, located in the cities of Al Kurru, Nuri, Gebel Barkal and Meroe. They have steep sides and a height from 66 ft to 98 ft. For comparison, the number of pyramids in Egypt is about 110.
Ürümqi, a city in north-western China, is considered to be the furthest from any sea coast – the nearest sea is about 1553 mi away.
ChinaIn Mexico, in the Naica Mountains, near the city of Chihuahua, there is a Cave of the Crystals. It is located 984 ft underground and filled with gigantic-sized crystals. The largest of them reach 49 ft and weigh several dozen tons.
MexicoThe Monument of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro commemorates the centenary of Brazil’s independence. It is 125 ft high (including the base), the head is 11 ft high and the span of hands is 92 ft.
BrazilThe highest mountain in the world is located in the United States. The Mauna Kea in Hawaii is only 13796 ft above sea level, but when measured from the seabed it is over 32808 ft, which gives the highest relative height on Earth, from base to top.
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