The total forest cover in India (2021) is 7,12,249 square kilometers which is 21.67% of the total geographical area. India has added 3,976 sq km of forest cover from 2017 to 2019. The forest cover is divided into 3 parts. Very dense forest: All land with tree canopy density of 70% and above. Moderately dense …
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The Himalayan mountain range runs for 2400 km from Arunachal Pradesh, India in the east to Pakistan in the west. Formed after the collision of the Indian tectonic plate with the Eurasian plate, it is one of the youngest mountain ranges on Earth. Here are some amazing facts about the Himalayas. 9 of 10 highest …
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Determining the precise length of a river is a rather difficult task, still, the approximate length is calculated and published as official data. This article lists top 15 longest rivers in the world. Top 15 longest rivers in the World 1. Nile Length: 6,650 km(4,132 miles) Countries: Burundi, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South …
Hill stations are a getaway from the summer heat of the plains. But why are hill stations cooler? They are closer to the sun and we know that hot air rises, still, temperature decreases as we move up the hill. To get the answer we first will have to understand the Pressure-Temperature relationship for gases …
India is a country with a huge landmass. It is the seventh-largest country in the world by area. Since India is so huge it having distinct and diverse geography is no surprise. There are so many unique and amazing things about Indian geography, I have compiled 11 of them for you. The wettest place on …
The blue whale, the largest of all animals, is a marine mammal found in almost all ocean waters. Blue whale’s size is something that is hard to believe. However, size is not the only extraordinary thing about it. This article lists 10 interesting facts about blue whales, some will get your imagination going. 10 interesting …
The Ganga river is a major river of the Indian subcontinent. It is a lifeline to millions of people living along its course and is considered sacred by the Hindus. The total length of Ganga is 2,525 kilometers and it feeds a large delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The course of Ganga …
Banyan tree species are found mainly in tropical and semi temperate areas. The species native to India is known as Indian banyan/bargad/vad/vat or Ficus benghalensis. Here are some interesting facts about the Banyan tree(Bargad ka ped). Indian banyan trees are the largest trees in the world by the area of canopy. Some of these trees …
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The enchanting Nanda Devi peak is the second-highest mountain in India and the 23rd highest in the world. It has an elevation of 7,816 meters and is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the highest mountain lying entirely in India as the Kanchenjunga is shared by India and Nepal. Nanda Devi peak …
India is a land of biodiversity. It is among the 17 megadiverse nations. Thousands of animal species can be found across India. However, there are some species that are easily identifiable and have a large appeal. Such species are termed as Charismatic Megafauna e.g. Royal Bengal Tiger. This article lists 7 Charismatic Megafauna of India …
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