February 5, 2012

Which country is called ‘Island continent’?

Australia is called ‘Island continent’ of the world because it is geographically separate continent situated in South Pacific ocean. Australia is the biggest country of Australian continent, in terms, of population as well as area.

Which country is called “Land of Fertile Fields”?

Algeria is called “Land of Fertile Fields”. Algeria is an African country which is one of the largest countries in African continent. Algeria has vast fertile agricultural land and for this reason it is called “Land of Fertile Fields”.

Price Hike In Ramadan; Causes and Solution

As soon as the holly month of Ramadan was commenced so the prices of the commodities began to increase. People have hobson’s choice to purchase things on the price, they are forced to pay. The shopkeepers set the price-rate according to their own will and often they sell the products defying the price imprinted on the article. Because of hoarding and black marketing, an artificial shortage of commodities is created by the market players which causes price hike as a result. [Read more...]

Deepest Fresh Water Lakes In the World

Not only the deepest but also the also the oldest fresh water lakes, The Baikal, is the second most voluminous lake in the world. Its average depth is 744.4 meters. It is estimated that it contains 20% of world’s fresh water.  Known as “Pearl of Siberia” lake Baikal is  located in Siberian region near the city  of “Irkutsh”. Another unique fact about the lake is that it nourishes 1700 species of plants and animals and 1100 out of them are not found anywhere else in the world. Certainly it impresses the viewer by its natural beauty, location and size. Its greatest depth is 5,371 ft. [Read more...]

Languages of Pakistan: Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Balochi

Social needs of man inspired him to evolve a systematic communication with the help of language. His anthropological history traveled from ‘hunter gathering stage’ to ‘Nomade Stage’ and non verbal communication was evolved by verbal communication. This was the time when language evolved to support inter-personal communication. [Read more...]

Benefits of Floods in Pakistan

The worst flood disaster after 1929 hit Pakistan in last weak of July. Heavy rains swept away cities, towns and villages. A large part of country is continuously suffering from heavy winds and continual rains. The climate of Pakistan involves seasonal winds called Asiatic Moon Soon bellowing right from July to September causing rains all over the country. [Read more...]