Sharda river originates in the Himalayas somewhere near the India and Western Nepal border. It runs along the border into the Northern plains of India. The river is approximately 350 kilometers long. Sharda is known by different names in different regions. It is known as Kali or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand, Mahakali in Nepal, and […]
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Latitude and longitude are used to find the precise location of a point on Earth’s surface. Both latitude and longitude are measured in degrees which are divided into minutes which are further divided into seconds. Latitude Longitude Temperature variation with latitude Generally with the increase in latitude value north or south of the equator, the
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Chhattisgarh is a state in the center-east of India. It was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2001. Here are 11 fun facts about this amazing state of India. Let’s read. 11 facts about Chhattisgarh state (Also read: Top 10 largest national parks in India) Basic facts about Chhattisgarh State animal Wild Asian
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A mountain range is a group of mountains and massifs located close together, often forming a continuous line. Found across the globe, most mountain ranges are formed primarily by tectonic activity. Let’s take a look at the major mountain ranges in the world. Major mountain ranges in the world Himalayas Countries Top 3 highest peaks
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The Himalayan mountain range runs for approximately 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
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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 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 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 (25,643 ft) and is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the highest mountain located entirely within India. Nanda Devi is encompassed by Nanda Devi National Park, a high-altitude
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