There are over 190 countries in the world. Interestingly, the largest country Russia is about 35 million times larger than the smallest country Vatican city. The following is a list of the top 10 biggest countries in the world. Let’s read. Note: The areas of countries listed below are approximations as most countries on this […]
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Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state in North India. From the green hills of the Shivaliks to the cold desert Spiti valley, the state has some of the most beautiful landscapes you can see in the world. The highest peak of the Himachal Pradesh Himalayas is Reo Purgyil which has an elevation of 6,816 meters.
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If you search on the internet ‘which is the highest mountain peak in India?’, you will see different answers. This is because some websites consider the peaks in the disputed regions while ranking and some websites do not. Some rank the peaks that lie entirely within India while some rank the shared peaks also. I
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Tides are the rise and fall of the ocean level. The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon, and the rotation of the Earth are the two causes of tides. Below discussed are the different types of tides. One thing that must be noted is that the classification of tides may change from source
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India is a land of rivers. Without the rivers, India would not have been able to sustain such a large population. Most rivers of India flow throughout the year and have the maximum flow during the monsoon season. Rivers can be ranked based on various factors e.g., amount of discharge, total length, basin area, etc.
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Dams are structures used to control, block or divert the flow of a river or any other water body. Based on structure, dams are classified as Gravity Dams, Arch Dams, Buttress Dams, and Embankment Dams. In this article, we will discuss what is a Gravity Dam. Also, we will look at some famous Gravity Dams
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A dam is a barrier structure constructed to stop, divert or control the flow of a river (or other water bodies). Primarily, dams are constructed as a part of a hydroelectric power project. The water impounded by the dam in a reservoir is used for the generation of electricity in the future. This water stored
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A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are generally quite large but can be as small as a pond. Some lakes like the Caspian sea cover 371,000 square kilometers of area. Lakes are classified in a bunch of different ways. This article discusses the types of lakes based on origin. It
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A lake is a water body surrounded by land. Because of its diverse geography, India is home to a variety of lakes from glacial to man-made lakes. Some of the lakes in India are great tourist spots. Others, on the other hand, are so high up in the mountains, it becomes a feat if you
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The Peepal tree or ficus religiosa is a fig species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is considered sacred in various traditions and hence also called the “sacred fig”. You will always find these trees in famous temples, monasteries, and other places of religious and cultural importance. Let’s learn some interesting facts
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