Where Is St. Barts Located?
Saint Barthélemy, an overseas collectivity of France, is associated with an interesting history, rich culture, and unique wildlife.
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Environment
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Where Does Cinnamon Come From?
Sri Lanka produces 80% to 90% of the world's supply of Cinnamomum serum, a spice which is also known as "true cinnamon".
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Where Do Pistachios Come From?
The pistachio is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East that produces seeds that are widely consumed as food.
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Where Does Ginseng Grow?
Ginseng grows in North America and Eastern Asia and is sold in over 35 countries, with global sales exceeding $2.1 billion annually.
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Tallest Mountains In Peru
Huascarán's two peaks in the Andean Cordillera Blanca Range are the two highest summits in Peru.
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Bolivia's National Parks System
Madidi, near Peru's Manu National Park, is Bolivia's largest national park, while Sajama is the oldest.
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Native Amphibians Of China
China's wealth of amphibian species includes the Critically Endangered Amji's Salamander and Vulnerable Yiwu Salamander.
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Native Reptiles Of Colombia
Magdalena River Turtles on the mainland and Blue Anoles from the island of Gorgona are some of Colombia's rarest reptiles.
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Native Fish Of Ecuador
Ecuador's many rivers and Pacific coastal waters alike provide biodiverse habitats for its varied native fish.
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Threatened Mammals Of Guatemala
Guatemala's most threatened mammals include the Guatemalan Myotis Bat, Nelson's Spiny Pocket Mouse, and the Maya Mouse.
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Major Rivers Of Colombia
The Magdalena is the longest river wholly in Colombia, while the country also has claims to parts of the Amazon and other major South American rivers.
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Ecological Regions Of Gabon
Gabon is a tropical nation along West Africa's Atlantic coast largely covered by rainforests and savannas.
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Biggest Islands In Mauritius
The main island of Mauritius covers 92.5% of the country's land area, and also houses Port Louis, the nation's capital and largest city.
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Biggest Islands Of Seychelles
Mahe covers one-third of the island nation's land area, along with housing Victoria, its capital, and more than 6 in every 7 residents of the country.
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Mountains In Chile
About 80% of the Chilean landscape is made up of mountains, including the snow-capped mountains of the Andes, the transverse ranges, and the coastal ranges.
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Highest Mountains In Venezuela
Pico Bolívar in the state of Merida is the highest mountain in Venezuela, its peak reaching 16,342 feet above sea level.
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Native Amphibians Of Ethiopia
Ethiopia's grasslands, wetlands, and rivers have their own distinctive varieties of amphibian species.
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Native Reptiles Of Egypt
Kleinmann's Egyptian Tortoises and Hawksbill Sea Turtles rank as some of Egypt's most threatened reptile species.
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Native Birds Of Tanzania
Tanzania has around two dozen endemic bird species, some of the more notable of which are discussed herein.
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Native Fish Of Venezuela
Venezuela's Caribbean coast and its many lakes and rivers harbor all manner of native fish species.
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