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Sign marking boundary line between Bangladesh and India. Editorial credit: MissRuby / Shutterstock.com

Which Countries Border Bangladesh?

Bangladesh shares its border with India and Myanmar.

September 20, 2018 11:31

A map showing Bhutan's location in relation to its borders.

Which Countries Border Bhutan?

Bhutan is a landlocked mountainous country in Central Asia. Bhutan shares land borders with both China and India. Learn more about the features of Bhutan's borders.

September 20, 2018 11:21

A map showing the location of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Which Countries Border The United Arab Emirates?

Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar all border the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about the political and physical boundaries of the UAE's neighbors in this article.

September 20, 2018 11:10

The Taj Mahal sits along the river Yamuna in Agra, India.

When Was the Taj Mahal Built?

Construction of the Taj Mahal was completed in 1653.

September 19, 2018 17:47

Destruction left by the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in December 2004. Editorial credit: Frans Delian / Shutterstock.com

What Was The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004?

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was the deadliest in recorded history.

September 19, 2018 17:23

Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?

Scientists are still divided on whether or not dinosaurs had feathers.

September 19, 2018 16:42

When Did Dinosaurs Live?

Dinosaurs lived between the Triassic Period and the Cretaceous Period.

September 19, 2018 16:21

Frogs are found on all continents except Antarctica.

Are Frogs Amphibians?

Of the known amphibians, almost 90% are frogs.

September 19, 2018 16:17

Shutters of a traditional house in Singapore.

What is the Culture of Singapore?

Singapore is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world.

September 19, 2018 16:00

Plastic is one of the most common types of litter found on beaches.

The 10 Types of Litter Most Commonly Found on Beaches Around the World

The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup determined the 10 most common types of litter found on beaches in 2017.

September 19, 2018 15:12

Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Which Countries Border Zimbabwe?

South Africa is one of the countries bordering Zimbabwe.

September 19, 2018 14:49

When Did Dinosaurs Go Extinct?

We still don't really know exactly why dinosaurs went extinct, but we can agree upon the fact that they most likely became extinct around 66 million years ago.

September 19, 2018 14:24

A King Cobra, the longest venomous snake in the world.

Are Snakes Reptiles?

There are around 3,000 species of snakes found all over the world, from the Arctic to Antarctica. Snakes are considered reptiles because they breathe through their lungs and give birth to live young.

September 19, 2018 12:55