Places And Travel
Where Is The World's Coldest City?
Yakutsk city, located about 450 km south of the Arctic Circle, is the capital city of The Sakha Republic in Russia.
What Is An Exclave?
An exclave is a part of a country that is separated from the main part of that country by the territory of one or more other countries, as opposed to an enclave.
Sahel Of Africa
The Sahel region is a large swathe of territory in the northern part of Africa that stretches from the Atlantic coast of the continent to the Red Sea coast.
Countries That Are Enclaves
An enclave is a country that is completely surrounded by the territory of one other country. There are only three countries in the entire world that fit the definition of an enclave.
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam, a concrete dam along the Colorado River’s Black Canyon, was the world’s tallest dam when it was completed in 1935.
Where Is The World's Largest Waterfall?
So what is the ‘largest’ waterfall? Surprisingly, it is not on land at all, but located underwater, below the ocean’s surface.
McWay Falls
McWay Falls is an 80-foot waterfall flowing through the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along the coast of Big Sur in Central California.
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) has a rich cultural and geological history, with a wide range of endemic plants and animals.
Burney Falls, California
The Burney Falls are sometimes lauded as the most beautiful of waterfalls in the state of California. The falls are nestled in the widely visited Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
Ruby Falls, Tennessee
Ruby Falls is a 145-foot waterfall, located more than 1,120 feet beneath the surface of Tennessee’s Lookout Mountain. The site is located just a few minutes south of Chattanooga.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Utah
The Rainbow Bridge National Monument is a natural bridge spanning 234 feet in length. It is located in southern Utah, in the United States.
Pipestone National Monument
The Pipestone National Monument is located in southwestern Minnesota, United States andl includes the soft stone quarry pits, many of which are still active.
Mammoth Hot Springs
The Mammoth Hot Springs is a huge complex of hot springs perched atop an impressive hill of limestone terraces in the area of Yellowstone National Park.
Lake Malawi National Park
Lake Malawi National Park is located in the country of Malawi in southeast Africa. The park encompasses the southern part of Lake Malawi and extends from there.
Mountain States
The Mountain States are eight US states in the Western United States. These states are Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Haiku Stairs, Hawaii
The Haiku Stairs, the Stairway to Heaven or Haiku Ladder, is an almost vertical hiking trail located on the well known island of O’ahu, Hawaii.
White Sands National Park, New Mexico
White Sands National Park is located in southern New Mexico, in the United States. It occupies an area of some 145,762 acres of land within the Tularosa Basin.
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is located in Texas, in the United States. It covers an area of 3,242.19 km2 which includes the Chisos mountain range and the Chihuahuan Desert.
The Mighty Five, Utah
The Mighty Five of Utah are Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and Zion National Park.
Garajonay National Park, Spain
Garajonay National Park is located in the center of La Gomera, the second smallest of the Canary Islands. The Park occupies about 3,984 hectares of land.
Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is located in Minnesota, in the United States. Established in 1975, it has an area of approximately 218,055 acres.
Pacific States
The Pacific States are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. California is the most populous state in the entire United States, while Alaska is the largest and most northerly state.
Custer State Park, South Dakota
Located in the picturesque Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota, United States, the world famous Custer State Park was the state’s first state park.
Bible Belt States
Generally speaking, the term “Bible Belt” is used to describe a wide swathe of territory comprising most of the U.S. South, though the term may also apply to the southern parts of some northern U.S. states
Point Reyes National Seashore, California
In the picturesque Point Reyes Peninsula of Marin County, California, US, there lies Point Reyes National Seashore.
Beachy Head, England
One of the most popular chalk headlands in all of England, as well as Europe for that matter, is to be found at Beachy Head.
Wheat Belt, North America
The Wheat Belt is a large swathe of territory in the North American plains, in which wheat is the predominant crop. This region straddles the Canada-United States border.
Garajonay National Park, Spain
Garajonay National Park is located in the center of La Gomera, the second smallest of the Canary Islands in Spain off the northwestern coast of Africa.
ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Hawaii
The park, as the name suggests, has been named after the ʻAkaka Falls, which drop some 135m, for a stunning cascading view.
Special Administrative Regions Of China
The People’s Republic of China has two distinct territories known as Special Administrative Regions (SARs). These territories are known as Hong Kong and Macau.
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Yala National Park covers an area of 978.807 sq.km and is considered as Sri Lanka's second largest national park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in a mountainous area of central Croatia. The park borders Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
South-central Utah is home to a fascinating park filled with soaring monoliths, canyons, colorful cliffs, bridges, and impressive domes known as the Capitol Reef National Park.
Gondwana Rainforests
The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is rich in history and biodiversity.
Sultanpur National Park, India
Situated in the Sultanpur village, in the Gurugram district of the Indian state of Haryana is, the Sultanpur National Park.
Giant's Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is located on the coastal edge of the Antrim Plateau in Northern Ireland. The region consists of 6 kilometers of stepping-stone like ballast columns.
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah
Goblin Valley State Park is located in the San Rafael Desert of Utah, in the United States of America. The park was established in 1964.
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Located in the southwestern corner of the Canadian province of Alberta is the Waterton Lakes National Park. The Park occupies an area of 505 sq. km.
Kootenay National Park, Canada
Kootenay National Park was established in 1920, and is located in the Canadian Rockies, in the province of British Columbia.
The 10 Legendary Lost Cities Of The World
Several factors may lead to a city becoming lost, the obvious reasons are wars, natural disasters, and economic decline.