Male, island and atoll, capital of Maldives, in the Indian Ocean. It lies on Male Atoll, about 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka.

The longest river in the world is the Nile. Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Neil (Nile). The Nile River is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa and is generally considered the longest river globally, with a length of approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles).

The Chinese government pledged US$40 billion for the creation of the investment fund established on 29 December 2014.

The three largest sovereign countries by surface area are Russia, Canada, and the United States. Together they occupy roughly a quarter of Earth's landmass. Other heavyweights in size are China, Brazil, Australia, India, Argentina and Kazakhstan.

Congo is the only major river which crosses the equator twice. It is the second largest river in Africa after Nile and the second largest river in the world.

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain on the European continent from Morocco on the African continent.

South Atlantic Drift: Also known as the Westerlies Drift, it is the eastward continuation of the Brazil current.