Mawsynram, a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in northeastern India, holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall.
Australia is the lowest and flattest continent, with an average elevation of only 330 meters. Note: Antarctica is the highest continent by average elevation.
While the Arctic is famous for rapid warming, Antarctica, particularly the Antarctic Peninsula, and Asia are experiencing some of the most rapid and consequential warming trends, though the official title of 'fastest' often goes to the Arctic or, recently, Europe.
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The World Bank's International Poverty Line is currently set at surviving on less than how much per day (in 2017 PPP dollars)?
The World Bank currently defines **extreme poverty** using the International Poverty Line (IPL) of living on less than $2.15$ per person per day (based on 2017 Purchasing Power Parity, or PPP). This metric is used to track SDG 1 (No Poverty).
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The fastest-growing age group demographically in many developed countries is the:
Driven by rising life expectancy and declining birth rates, the **65 and over age group** is the fastest-growing demographic segment in many countries, leading to challenges in healthcare and pension systems.
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Which massive ancient stadium located in the center of Rome, Italy, was used for gladiator contests and public spectacles?
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is located in Rome, Italy. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed in AD 80, capable of holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
