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The Major Rivers Of Syria

The Balikh is the longest uniquely Syrian river, while parts of the massive Tigris and Euphrates also pass through.

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Major Rivers Of The Netherlands

The Gelderse IJssel is the longest river wholly in the Netherlands, although other notable rivers pass through.

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Highest Mountains In Tunisia

Jebel ech Chambi near the city of Kasserine not far from the Algerian border is Tunisia's highest peak.

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Tallest Mountains In Cuba

Pico Turquino near the southeast coast of Cuba is the island's highest point at 6,476 feet above sea level.

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Highest Mountains In Portugal

Piquinho in the Azores is the highest peak in Portuguese territory, while Torre is the highest on the mainland.

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Tallest Mountains In Bolivia

Sajama, a dormant volcano near the Chilean border, is Bolivia's highest peak at 21,463 feet above sea level.

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Most Misleading Animal Names

Names of some animals are highly misleading, such as that of the seahorse which is actually a fish, and the starfish, which is not a fish but an echinoderm.

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Major Rivers Of Ecuador

All of Ecuador's largest rivers, including parts of the massive Amazon, are shared with neighboring Peru.

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Major Rivers Of Belgium

The Ourthe is the longest river wholly within Belgium, while the Meuse is the longest to partially pass through it.

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Tallest Mountains In Haiti

Pic la Selle in the country's southeast is the highest point in Haiti at an elevation of 8,793 feet above sea level.

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Highest Mountains In Hungary

Kekes in the Mátra range of northern Hungary is the country's highest point with an elevation of 3,327.

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Major Rivers Of Portugal

The Mondego is the longest river wholly within Portugal, with several of its other major rivers being shared with Spain.

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Highest Mountains In Sweden

Kebnekaise, situated well north of the Arctic Circle, is Sweden's highest mountain at 6,909 feet in elevation.

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Major Rivers Of Bolivia

The Madeira is the longest river to pass into Bolivia, while the Grande, or Guapay, is the longest wholly within it.

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Highest Mountains In Jordan

Umm ad Dami near the border with Saudi Arabia is Jordan's highest peak at 6,083 feet above sea level in elevation.

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