1.

The longest river in the world is the Nile, which flows for approximately 4,135 miles
through 11 countries in northeastern Africa.
2. The fastest animal on Earth is the peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds of over
200 miles per hour when it swoops down to catch its prey.
3. The largest known asteroid is Ceres, which has a diameter of about 590 miles and is
located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.