More than 1/5th of the landmass of India is covered in forests. As per the latest state of forest report, the total forest cover in India is 7,13,789 square kilometers, which is 21.71% of the total geographical area of the country. India added 1,540 sq km of forest cover from 2019 to 2021. The forest […]
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The Himalayan mountain range runs for 2,400 km (1,491 miles) 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. Let’s read.
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Determining the precise length of a river is a difficult task, but the approximate length is still calculated and published as official data. This article lists the top 15 longest rivers in the world. Let’s read. Top 15 longest rivers in the World 1. Nile The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
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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, but the temperature still decreases as we move up the hill. To get the answer, we first have to understand the Pressure-Temperature relationship for
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The blue whale, the largest of all animals, is a marine mammal found in almost all ocean waters. Blue whales’ 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
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The Ganga river is a major river in 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 the Ganga is 2,525 kilometers and it feeds a large delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The course of
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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). Interesting facts about the Banyan tree (Bargad ka ped) Thimmamma Marrimanu Thimmamma Marrimanu is a banyan tree in
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The enchanting Nanda Devi peak is the second-highest mountain in India and the 23rd highest in the world. The peak 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
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India is a land of biodiversity. It is among the 17 megadiverse nations of the world. Thousands of animal species are found across India. There are some species however that are easily identifiable and have a large appeal. Such species are termed Charismatic Megafauna e.g. Royal Bengal Tiger. This article lists 7 Charismatic Megafauna of
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The following are 7 visual differences between the African and Asian elephants. Let’s read. African vs Asian elephants- 7 visual differences TRUNK African elephants have two fingers at the end of the trunk, whereas Asian elephants have only one. HEAD African elephants have a more rounded head shape while Asian elephants have a twin-domed head.
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