Africa is a country: One of the most widespread misconceptions is considering Africa as a single country, when it is, in fact, a continent comprising 54 diverse countries.
The Great Wall of China is visible from space: Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall of China is not visible from space without the aid of telescopic lenses. It is difficult to see any human-made structure from such a distance.
Antarctica is the world's largest desert: While Antarctica is indeed a vast icy region, the definition of a desert is based on the amount of precipitation received rather than its temperature. Therefore, Antarctica is the world's largest desert.
The Amazon rainforest is the world's lungs: The notion that the Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the world's oxygen, often referred to as "the world's lungs," is an oversimplification. Oxygen production and consumption are balanced globally, and most of the rainforest's oxygen is used within the region.
The capital of Australia is Sydney: The capital of Australia is Canberra, not Sydney. While Sydney is a major city and a popular tourist destination, it is not the capital.
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world: Although the Sahara Desert is vast, the title of the largest desert is held by the Antarctic Desert, followed by the Arctic Desert. The term "desert" refers to arid areas with limited precipitation, regardless of their temperature.
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world: Mount Everest is the highest peak above sea level, but when measured from base to summit, Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest mountain, as a significant portion of it lies underwater.
The United Kingdom and Great Britain are the same: The United Kingdom (UK) consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Great Britain refers to the island that comprises England, Scotland, and Wales but excludes Northern Ireland.
The Nile River is the longest river in the world: While the Nile River is renowned, the title of the longest river is held by the Amazon River in South America. The Nile is the longest river in Africa.
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest ocean: The Pacific Ocean is indeed the largest in terms of surface area, but when considering its volume, the Atlantic Ocean is larger.