A noun phrase or a sentence + こと, followed by で有名 or で知られている can express that a noun is famous for that phrase/sentence, or that it is known for it. These first two examples are from Tobira.
エジプトはピラミドやスフィンクスで有名です。
Egypt is famous for its pyramids and sphinxes.
熊は冬眠することで知られていますが、動物園の熊も冬眠をしますか？
Bears are known for their hibernation, but do bears in zoos also hibernate?
リーさんはきれいな顔で有名だなぁ。
Lee-san is famous for his pretty face.
バージニアは高い山や青々と森で知られているんだよ。
Virginia is known for its high mountains and lush forests.
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