2nd Class General Knowledge World Overview Notes - World Overview

World Overview

 Interesting Facts

•          The blue .wheel in India's flag has 24 spokes which represent the 24 hours of the day.
•          The red circle of Bangladesh's flag represent the lushness and blood of those who died for independence.
•          The popular nickname for USA's flag is Betsy Ross kept after the name of woman that made the first flag.
•          The flag of UK is actually made up of the three flags of England, Scotland and Ireland.

 Do you know?

•           The popular nickname for USA?s flag is Betsy Ross kept after the name of woman that made the first flag.
•           The flag of UK is actually made up of the three flags of England, Scotland and Ireland.

 Interesting Facts

•          In Arabic, Taj Mahal is known as "Crown of Places".
•          The Great Wall of China is wide enough in some places to drive a car over it.
•          There are 354 stairs to reach the Statue of Liberty's Crown.
•          Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and also have the highest number of stories.
•          The Lotus temple is also known as Bahai house of worship.
•          Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and stands at 3,776 metres.

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•          Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and also have the highest number of stories.
•         The Lotus temple is also known as Bahai house of worship.
•         Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and stands at 3,776 metres.

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•           Christ the Redeemer statue is covered with 6 Million stone tiles.
•           The 1st Republic bay was celebrated 3 Years after we got Independence.

Some Famous Personalities

 1.            Albert Einstein: He is the most famous scientist and works in the Field of Science and Technology.

2.            Nelson Mandela; He was the first black president of South Africa. He worked to achieve human rights.

3.            Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa was a social worker. She helped old, poor and sick people.

4.         Donald Trump: He is the 45th and current president of the United states.

5.            Charlie Chaplin: Charlie Chaplin was the powerful actor who set stage for comedy.

6.            Neil Armstrong: He was the first person to set foot on the Moon, in 1969.

7.            Rabindranath Tagore: He worked in the field of literature and music.

8.            Walt Disney: He was an innovative animator and created the cartoon character 'Mickey'.

do you know?

•           The Footprints made by Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are still on the moon.
•           Rabindranath Tagore has written national anthems for two countries i.e., India and Bangladesh.
•           Walt Disney began developing his skills as a Cartoonist as a young kid.
•           Mandela's birth name was Rolihiahla.
•           In addition to promoting literacy, Teresa taught the children basic hygiene.
•           Charlie Chaplin was the first actor to appear on Time Magazine.