All Entries in the "Geography" Category

Biggest Countries: Largest Countries In Asia By Area

Asia is the biggest or largest continent in the world. There are 47 countries in Asia. Out of these 47 China is the largest country be area. Whereas India is the second largest and Kazakhstan is the third biggest country in Asia. A large part of Russia is included in Asia but it is also situated in Europe, for this reason it is not included in Asian continent otherwise Russia would be the largest country or state in Asia. The total area of Russia is 17,075,400 sq. km. Other top ten 10 largest nations of Asia are given here. (more…)

Longest Or Largest Cave: Top Ten Longest Caves Of The World

A cave is deep space in the earth or water where a human being can enter for exploration. The cave may vary according to its size and formation. Speleology is the science of caves exploration and caves studying. Here is the list of top ten 10 world’s biggest caves with their features and length. (more…)

Smallest Country Of Africa Continent, Top Ten Smallest Nations Of Africa

Africa is one of the largest continent in the world. There are 53 nations in Africa out of which Seychelles is the smallest country or nation with only 455 sq. km of area. On few people are inhabited in this state of Africa. Other top ten 10 countries with smallest size in Sq. Km are given here. Out of these ten Sao Tome and Pricipe is the second smallest, Comoros is the third tinniest state of Africa and so on. The independence day is also given together with size in kilometers or kilometres. (more…)

Major Lakes And Rivers Of The World

The nile is the largest river of Africa as well as the world. Where as Caspian sea is considered as the largest salt water lake of the world. (more…)

The Longest Or Biggest Glaciers Of Pakistan

The list of top largest or longest or biggest glaciers of Pakistan are given below with Siachen as the longest and most popular and famous natural assets of Pakistan. The height of these glaciers is also mentioned in feet. The highest glaciers of Pakistan is Siachin with the height of 17,000 ft to 20,000 ft. This glacier is a disputed one between Pakistan and India. (more…)

Largest Or Biggest Bay On The Earth, Of The World Or North America

Hudson Bay is the largest bay in the world. It is the planet’s biggest bay situated in Canada (North America). The maximum length of hudson bay is 1,370 km or 851.28 miles while maximum width is 1,050 km or 652.44 miles.  Arctic Ocean is the water body which contains this bay.

List of Names of 7 Seven Continents of the World

There are 7 seven continents of this planet earth. These continents only cover 1/3 rd area of the our world. 2/3rd part of this beautiful planet is covered with water. These continents are arranged according to their area in kilometers respectively. Also the population and number of countries are given. The largest and shortest continents with respect to area and population.

Famous Walls Of The World

	“The Great Wall Of China”  in old chinese it is called Chángchéng; literally “Long wall”). Out of many walls built in those days this is the most famous one. It was built in 200 B.C by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The long wall of 10,000 Li is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built,  rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during  the rule of successive dynasties. The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia, but stretches to over 6,700 km (4,160 miles) in total.
	Hadrian’s Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of modern-day England. It was built for peace and economic prosperity. Map showing the location of Hadrian’s Wall Hadrian’s Wall extended west from Segedunum at Wallsend on the River Tyne to the shore of the Solway Firth.
	The Western Wall  traditionally in Arabic it is called the Waqf Abu Madiyanis, is a Jewish religious site located in the Old City of Jerusalem.  In Arabic it is also called Al Buraq. The Western Wall commonly refers to an 187 feet (57 m) exposed section of ancient wall situated on the western flank of the Temple Mount. The wall is the only remaining structure of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem. Inside the courtyard King Solomon’s glorious temple once stood. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times until only part of the western wall remained. The wall is just outside of the Temple Mount and is considered to be Judaism’s holiest site.

Top Ten 10 Highest Or Tallest Mountains Peaks Of The World, Earth

A mountain is a land form that rises high above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. Generally, mountains are higher than hills. The height of a mountain is more than 600 meters and those landforms which are less higher than 600 meters are called hills. Almost 24% of the area of Earth is covered with mountains. The largest mountain range in the world in Himalaya which is situated in Asia. Other mountain ranges are present in Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Africa. The science of mountains is called Orography.  (more…)

Taj Mahal The Indian Wonder Of The World

Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also “the Taj”) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. “While the white domed marble and tile mausoleum is most familiar, Taj Mahal is an integrated symmetric complex of structures that was completed around 1648. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer of the Taj Mahal.