The Great Lakes of North America are five large interconnected lakes in USA and Canada. The five lakes are – Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. One of the largest freshwater ecosystems on Earth, the Great lakes of North America are glacial lakes that were formed when the melting glaciers …
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A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Most of us think of a lake as a small water body with fresh water. But lakes can have freshwater, brackish water, or even salt water. Also, lakes can be thousands of square kilometers in area. The following are the top 10 largest lakes in …
Uttarakhand is a state in Northern India. Famous for its high mountain peaks, hill stations, and villages, Uttarakhand is a paradise for mountain lovers. In this article, we will learn about the high mountain peaks of Uttarakhand. Let’s read. High peaks of Uttarakhand Himalayas Nanda Devi Nanda Devi is the highest peak in Uttarakhand. The …
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A waterfall is a section of a river or a stream where water drops from a vertical height. Waterfalls have a picturesque view so they generally make great tourist spots. The following are some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Let’s read. 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world Niagara Falls Niagara Falls …
People often get confused with the terms Great Britain, United Kingdom (UK), Britain, and England. These are names for the different configurations within the British Isles. I will try to simplify these terms through this article. Let’s read. Learn the difference – Great Britain vs UK vs Britain vs England British Isles The British Isles …
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In geography, a landlocked country is a country that is not connected to the ocean. A landlocked country is entirely surrounded by land or may have a coastline with landlocked seas or lakes. This article lists the top 10 largest landlocked countries in the world. Top 10 largest landlocked countries in the world 1. Kazakhstan …
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The large body of water that surrounds the continents can be termed a single global ocean. However, due to various regional, historical, and scientific reasons, the large global ocean is divided into 5 divisions. These 5 divisions are the 5 oceans of the world. Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean Antarctic Ocean (Southern …
The Alps is a major mountain range of the world that lies in Europe. The Alps mountain range runs for about 1,200 kilometers through Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Germany. The mountain peaks in the Alps are not as high as the Himalayan and Andes peaks, they are still pretty high. The …
The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary circle at 23.5°S latitude. Also known as the Southern Tropic, it is the last latitude circle in the Southern hemisphere (going South from the Equator) at which the Sun can be directly overhead (see diagram below). On the December Solstice that occurs around 21 December, the Sun is …
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary circle at 23.5°N latitude. Also known as the Northern Tropic, it is the last latitude circle (going North from the equator) at which the Sun can be directly overhead (see diagram below). On the June Solstice that occurs around 21 June, the Sun is directly overhead on the …
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