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Fingal’s Cave
Fingal’s Cave is located on the coast of the small deserted island called Staffa in Scotland. It is one of the most famous sea caves. This cave is primarily made of basalt columns, caused by volcanic action. These basalt columns are symmetrical and hexagonally...
Posted in Natural Wonders
Eisenhower Tunnel
Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest vehicle tunnel in the world at an elevation of 11,155 feet. It is located roughly 60 miles from Denver. It has been named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It...
Posted in Man-Made Wonders
Lake Eyre
Lake Eyre is the largest salt lake in Australia. This lake is actually comprised of two different lakes which are Lake Eyre North and Lake Eyre South. Both of them are connected by a thin body of...
Posted in Earth Science
Facts about Russia
Russia is the world’s largest country by area covering approximately 17 million square kilometers. The country lies in both the continents, Europe and Asia. Moscow is the capital and also the largest city in Russia.
The country...
Posted in Geographic Regions
Sutherland Falls
Sutherland Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the world. This waterfall has a total drop of 1,904 feet in leaps of 815 feet, 751 feet, and 338 feet. The falls are located within the Fiordland National Park in New...
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Kilauea Facts
Kilauea is ranked among the world’s most active volcanoes. This shield type volcano measures 4,190 feet above sea level. It is one of five volcanoes that make up the Island of Hawaii and also the most active...
Posted in Earth Science
Tigris River
The Tigris River is one of two main rivers of ancient Mesopotamia. This river forms the border between Syria and
Posted in Oceans Rivers & Streams
Nelson’s Column
Nelson’s Column is one of England’s most iconic sites. It is located in London’s Trafalgar Square. It was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson. He was a British officer who served in the Royal Navy and died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The construction of this national...
Posted in Architechture
Capri Island
Capri Island is located on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. It is in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is a very popular destination for casual tourists and experienced travelers. The very first people to settle on this island...
Posted in Geographic Regions
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash is the most intriguing mountain range is the whole of Himalayas. It is a mountain of great religious importance for Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus consider it the core of Lord Shiva.
According to Hindu Mythology, it is said that Lord Shiva along with his family resides in this...
Posted in Mountains & Valleys
Seine River
The Seine River is the second longest river flowing completely in France with a length of 483 miles. This river also serves as an important commercial waterway. The source of this river is a village named Source-Seine. This...
Posted in Oceans Rivers & Streams
Canadian Shield
The Canadian Shield is the largest region in Canada, covering almost half of the country and it is also one of the largest geologic continental shields in the world. This plateau covers most of Greenland and a portion of the northern...
Posted in Earth Science
Animal Bridge
An Animal Bridge is a structure that provides animals a way to roam around their habitat more easily. Humans have built sprawling communities all over the world and this has affected forests badly. These animal...
Posted in Man-Made Wonders
Dubai Frame
The Dubai Frame is an iconic structure located next to the star gate in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It is a colossal rectangular picture frame. It has two towers and they measure 93 meters in width and 152 meters in height.
The top of the frame is formed by a 100 square meter glass bridge. This...
Posted in Architechture
Murray River – Australia’s Longest River
Murray River is Australia’s longest river with a length of 2,508 kilometers. It is also the world’s third longest navigable river ranked after Amazon River and
Posted in Oceans Rivers & Streams
Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is an iconic military monument. It is a triumphal arch located in Berlin, Germany. It symbolizes peace and unity. It was designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans. This structure was commissioned by Frederick William...
Posted in Architechture
Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin is one of the world’s most iconic buildings. It is the largest fortress in Russia, as well as one of the largest fortresses in
Posted in Architechture
April Fool’s Day
April fool’s Day is celebrated every year on April 1. People celebrate it across the world by playing pranks on each other. There are so many interesting events and stories which are associated with this day. This day is called ‘Poisson d'Avril’ or ‘April Fish’ in
Posted in Culture
Lake Ladoga – Largest Lake in Europe
Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in the Europe covering a total surface area of 6,700 square miles. It is located in Northwest Russia. The average width is...
Posted in Earth Science
Nurek Dam
Nurek Dam is one of the world’s highest dams with a total height of 984 feet. It is located on the Vakhsh River in Khatlon, Tajikistan. It is a large earth fill dam. Construction of the dam started in 1961 and was completed in...
Posted in Man-Made Wonders
Missouri River
The Missouri River is the longest river in North America and the 15th longest in the world with a length of 2,341 miles. The drainage area of the river covers total 1,371,000 square kilometers. It flows through...
Posted in Oceans Rivers & Streams
Virgo Stellar Stream
The Virgo Stellar Stream is located in the constellation of Virgo. It is believed to be the remains of a dwarf spheroidal galaxy. This galaxy is in process of merging with the Milky Way. This stellar stream was discovered from photometric...
Posted in The Solar System
River Thames
River Thames is a world landmark in London, England. The river flows through southern England. It has a basin covering total 12,935 square kilometers. The length of the river is approximately 215 miles. The river’s source is located in a meadow in Gloucestershire.
There are more than 200
Posted in Earth Science
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of the United States. It is the largest Alpine lake in
Posted in Earth Science
Mount Hua
Mount Hua or Mount Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains in China. It is also known as Western Great Mountain. It is located in Weinan City and Huayin City of Shaanxi Province. It measures 2,154 meters in height....
Posted in Mountains & Valleys
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