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Which place on the earth has highest tides?

Bay of Fundy which is located in  Atlantic coast of Canada in North America records highest tides with a range of 14.3 meters to 16.3 meters of height...

October 30, 2017

World’s highest and lowest temperatures recorded were recorded in which places?

World’s Highest temperature was recorded at Green land Ranch, Death Valley in California. On 10th July 1913 a temperature of 56.7 degree centigrade (134 degree Fahrenheit). World’s lowest...

October 30, 2017

Which country has the most number of lakes?

Canada has most number of lakes in the world. More than 60% of lakes in the world are present in Canada that is Canada has more lakes than...

October 30, 2017

Which is known as largest salt flat land in the world?

Salar de Uyuni which is located in South-West Bolivia is known as World’s largest salt flat land. It is also known as largest natural mirror in the world....

October 30, 2017

What is meant by Cryosphere?

The Portion of earth where water is present in frozen form is known as Cryosphere. The word Cryosphere is derived from Greek word Krios meaning cold. Cryosphere consists...

October 30, 2017

In which country World’s largest cave is located?

The name of World’s largest cave is Hang Son Doong which is located in Vietnam near Laos-Vietnam border. The cave was discovered in 1991. The cave is 8.7...

October 30, 2017

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2017- General Studies Paper 2

“The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation....

October 30, 2017

What are the countries that are entirely surrounded by only one country?

San Marino,Lesotho and Vatican City are the three countries in the world that are entirely surrounded by one other country.Vatican City and San Marino are both completely surrounded...

October 30, 2017

What is point Nemo?

Point Nemo (in Latin Nemo means no man) which is also known as Pole of inaccessibility is the most remote point in the Ocean.It lies in South Pacific Ocean.Point Nemo is not...

October 30, 2017

What is Asymmetrical Fold in Geography?

Asymmetrical Fold is a Syncline or Anticycline in which one limb dips more steeply than the other; e.g., the Hampshire Basin syncline. In its extreme form it becomes...

October 30, 2017

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