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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People often get confused by the terms Great Britain, United Kingdom (UK), Britain, and England. These names refer to different places or political entities within the British Isles. In this article, I’ll break them down in a simple way. British Isles The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, consisting
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A landlocked country is a country that is not connected to the global 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 Kazakhstan
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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
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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
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The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary circle at approximately 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
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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides Earth into two hemispheres – the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. The latitude of the equator is 0 degrees. Going up or down the equator, the latitude value increases. There are 11 countries through which the equator passes. What are those 11 countries? Let’s find out.
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The United States of America has some of the most magnificent mountain ranges in the world. The mountains of the USA are not only famous for their natural beauty but also for their towering peaks. Thousands of mountaineers and trekkers challenge themselves to scale these high mountain peaks every year. Here are the top 3
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Soil is a mixture of minerals and organic materials. It is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. There are different types of soil classified on the basis of particle size and water retention capacity. The following are the types of soil. Let’s read. Types of soil Sandy soil Sandy soils have a relatively
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Soil is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. India because of its huge size and diverse climatic conditions has different types of soils. These soils differ in their colour, texture and mineral content. This article talks about the different types of soils in India and the major crops grown in these soils. Types
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