The Worlds Longest river...

The Worlds longest river is the Nile river. Here are some of the facts...

• The length of the Nile River is approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is believed to be the longest river in the world.
• Located in Africa, the Nile River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia.
• The Nile River has huge significance in regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical sites are located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as Luxor and Cairo.
• In 2004, the White Nile Expedition became the first to navigate the entire length of the Nile River. The expedition began in Uganda and finished in Rosetta, taking four months and two weeks to complete.
• The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is where the Nile River drains in to the Mediterranean Sea. It is around 160 kilometres (100 miles) in length and spreads out over 240 kilometres (149 miles) of coastline. It is rich in agriculture and has been farmed for thousands of years.
• Around 40 million people (half of Egypt’s population) live in the Nile Delta region.
• In 1787, the famous Rosetta stone was found in the Nile Delta in the city of Rosetta. This Ancient Egyptian artifact played a key role in modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
• The Aswan High Dam was built in 1970 to help regulate flooding of the Nile River. Before the Aswan Dam was built, years that featured high levels of water could wipe out crops while years of low level water could produce famines and drought. The dam helps control these water levels.
  
  
  I got most of my information from http://www.sciencekids.co.nz
  

The Largest Cathedral in the World

     Ironically the largest church in the world is located in the smallest country in the world as St. Peter's Basilica is in Vatican City which is considered its own country. St. Peter's Basilica is a magnificent structure built from 1506-1626 by a number of different architects including Michelangelo who designed the dome. St. Peter's is a Roman Catholic church and can hold some 60,000 people. It is certainly one of the most famous buildings in the world and one of the most visited by tourists and worshipers. Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazil - 129,000 square feet 

I personally think this one is much prettier and boasts more masterfulness.

Milan Cathedral in Italy - 91,000 square feet

I got this information at http://united-states-canada.knoji.com

Worlds Smallest Church

     Since it is Sunday, i was curious as to what was the worlds smallest church. And i found this...

The World's Smallest Church, Cross Island Chapel, still sits in the center of a pond on the northern edge of town. A small billboard near the road details everything you need to know: Built in 1989. Floor area 51"x81" (28.68 square feet) Seats 2 people. Non-denominational. "Dedicated as a witness to God."

I got this information at http://www.roadsideamerica.com