Other Intersting Facts/Questions
How many are in America
As of 2014 there were 2.5 million geocaches.
Have people died while geocaching?
There isn't an exact number but people have died while geocaching.
How many geocachers are there worldwide?
There are currently more than 7 million geocachers.
Where are they hidden?
They are hidden in 191 countries and all seven continents including 48 caches in Antartica.
How many "Found It" logs have been recorded since its release?
More than 642 million "Found It" logs have been recorded.
How many geocache owners are there?
There are about 360,000 geocache owners. On average, they own 8 geocaches.
When was the first geocache hidden?
The first geocache was hidden on May 3, 2000 near Beaverton, Oregon.
What is CITO and how has it benefited Earth?
CITO stands for Cache In Trash Out. Since CITO's launch in 2002, there have been over 333,000 volunteers at 16,000 CITO events that have collected more than 17.6 million pounds of garbage. For more information on CITO check out the Geocaching website.
How long would it take to find all the geocaches in the world?
If you found 10 geocaches per day, it would take you 822 years! You would also have to visit 191 out of 193 countries.
What two countries don't have any geocaches?
North Korea and Burundi.
What is the most found geocache?
The most found geocache has about 6,000 visitors each year!