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The Biggest Lakes in Florida

Lake Okeechobee is the biggest lake in the state of Florida, as well as the seventh largest freshwater lake in the United States of America.

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The Biggest Lakes in Colorado

Located in the headwaters of the Colorado River, the Grand Lake is the biggest and deepest natural lake in the U.S. state of Colorado.

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Biggest Lakes In Minnesota

Called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota actually has 15,291 lakes 10 acres or larger, but only 11,842 of these are officially recognized ones.

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National Parks Of Mongolia

Gobi Gurvansaikhan in the northern region of the Gobi Desert is Mongolia's largest national park at 10,425 square miles.

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Native Amphibians Of Angola

Angola's native amphibians include Hildebrandtia ornatissima, an endemic frog that can survive in both dry and moist environments.

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Native Reptiles Of Chad

Chad's reptiles include the Mocquard's Writhing Skink, which can be found nowhere else on earth.

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Native Birds Of Niger

Niger's avian residents are largely comprised by species well suited to arid environments.

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Native Plant Species Of Mali

Mali's flora includes the endemic Acridocarpus monodii, an endangered plant distantly related to Acerola.

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Native Fish Of Ethiopia

Ethiopia's rivers and lakes are filled with many endemic species of barbels, catfish, loaches, and other fish.

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Threatened Mammals Of Mauritania

Mauritania has many native mammals that face similar fates as the Scimitar Oryx, which is now extinct in the wild.

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Longest Rivers In Spain

The Tagus, shared with Portugal, is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula, while the Ebro is the longest wholly within Spain.

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Ecological Regions Of Oman

Oman's geography and ecosystems are characterized by an arid inland and coastal shorelines and waters.

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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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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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