Geography Of The World

Geography

Former Portuguese Colonies

The former Portuguese colonies are a diverse set of nations located all over the world. This is the history of Portugal's Colonial Empire.

Rivers

St. Marys River, Michigan–Ontario

The St. Marys River is a 119.9 km long river that begins at the end of Whitefish Bay and connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

Geography

How Old Is The Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the oldest reefs on Earth. Some sections are are 20-million years old, while the entire reef is around 500,000 years old.

Geography

How Many Countries Are In Europe?

There are 9 countries in Western Europe, 10 countries in Eastern Europe, 15 countries in Southern Europe, and 10 countries in Northern Europe.

Mountains

8 Best Peaks In The United States For Beginners

For those who have never climbed a peak before, here are the best eight peaks in the United States for beginners to start their climbing journey.

Geography

The Former French Colonies

The French Empire began in the early 16th century under King Henry IV. It reached its height during the 19th century.

Geography

West Germany

Understanding the events and decisions that formed West Germany is crucial to forming an intelligent opinion on modern-day politics.

Lakes

Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lake Coeur d'Alene is a natural lake situated in Kootenai County in the northern portion of the US State of Idaho. The name Coeur d'Alene is a French word.

Lakes

Utah Lake, Utah

Utah Lake is a shallow freshwater lake situated within the Utah Valley at the heart of Utah County in the north-central portion of the US State of Utah.

Geography

Caribbean Countries

he unique Caribbean culture has been deeply influenced by its long history of colonization and the socio-cultural experiences of each of the Caribbean countries.

Geography

The Former Spanish Colonies

Today, Spain's colonial legacy is still evident in the culture and architecture of many former colonies and their relationship continues to be fraught with tension. 

Geography

10 Most Long-Lived Empires In History

In the history of humankind, there have been many great empires. Here are 10 of the longest-lived empires in history.

Lakes

Sardis Lake, Mississippi

Sardis Lake is a big reservoir that was created due to the impoundment of the Tallahatchie River by Sardis Dam in the counties of Panola, Lafayette, and Marshall,

Rivers

The 10 Fastest Dying Rivers Of The United States

These ten extremely endangered rivers in the US (according to American Rivers) require immediate restorative efforts and powerful movement to preserve them.

Geography

What Was The Eastern Bloc?

The concept of the Eastern Bloc is a nebulous one and, therefore, worth taking the time to dismantle and simplify as much as possible.

Lakes

Sawtooth Lake, Idaho

Sawtooth Lake is an alpine lake situated in the high Sawtooth Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County in the US State of Idaho.

Lakes

Lake Cascade, Idaho

Formerly referred to as Cascade Reservoir, Lake Cascade is a big reservoir situated within the Boise National Forest in Valley County in the US State of Idaho

Deserts

Painted Desert, Arizona

Painted Desert is a desert of colorful badlands situated in the Four Corners region in the Southwestern United States.

Lakes

Alice Lake, Idaho

Alice Lake is a 71.2-acre alpine lake situated in the high Sawtooth Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Blaine County in Idaho.

Lakes

Payette Lake, Idaho

Payette Lake is a big natural lake situated at the resort town of McCall in the west-central portion of the US State of Idaho.

Geography

Political And Physical Maps

The following article discusses in detail the two most popularly used reference maps - the Political and Physical Maps and the differences between them.

Lakes

Byrd Lake, Tennessee

Byrd Lake is an artificial body of water that was created in the 1930s due to the impoundment of Byrd Creek, near Crossville, in Cumberland County.

Lakes

Lake Sammamish, Washington

Lake Sammamish is a big freshwater lake situated about 13 km east of Seattle in King County in the US State of Washington.

Lakes

Lake Merwin, Washington

Lake Merwin is a reservoir formed by the construction of Merwin Dam on the Lewis River at the boundary between the Clark and Cowlitz Counties in the US State of Washington.

Geography

The 10 Newest Countries In The World

A country is defined as any land area that functions as its own independent political unit . The following article discusses some of the newest countries in the world.

Rivers

Truckee River

The Truckee River (Upper and Lower) flows for about 232 km through the US States of California and Nevada.

Lakes

Diablo Lake, Washington

Diablo Lake is a gorgeous reservoir situated in the North Cascades in Washington. It was formed due to the construction of the Diablo hydroelectric dam.

Lakes

Colchuck Lake, Washington

Colchuck Lake is a freshwater lake situated on the western side of The Enchantments, a region of the Central Cascades in Chelan County in Washington.

Lakes

Jordan Pond, Maine

The Jordan Pond is an oligotrophic tarn situated in Acadia National Park, close to Bar Harbor in Hancock County in the southern portion of the US State of Maine.

Lakes

Canadice Lake, New York

Canadice Lake is a small lake situated about 48 km south of Rochester in the southwestern portion of New York's Ontario County.

Rivers

Cache la Poudre River, Colorado

The Cache La Poudre River is a 203 km long river that flows in the US State of Colorado. It is the state's only nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" River.

Rivers

American River, California

The American River is a long river that flows for about 192 km in Northern California from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Sacramento River.

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