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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Highest Mountains In Malaysia
Kinabalu in the state of Sabah is Malaysia's highest mountain at 13,438 feet in elevation.
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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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Biggest Islands And Atolls In The Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is an island nation comprised by around 30 atolls, which in turn house more than 1,000 islands.
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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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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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