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Highest Tides on Earth

The highest tides on Earth occur in the Bay of Fundy, located on the Atlantic coast of Canada, between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The...

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

Largest Salt Flat in the World

The Salar de Uyuni, located in southwest Bolivia, is the largest salt flat in the world. Covering an area of approximately 10,582 square kilometres (4,086 square miles), it...

October 30, 2017

Cryosphere

The cryosphere refers to the portion of the Earth’s surface where water exists in its frozen form. It includes all regions of the planet where temperatures are sufficiently...

October 30, 2017

World’s Largest Cave Location

The world’s largest cave is the Son Doong Cave, located in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. Recognised for its immense size, unique geological...

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

Point Nemo

Point Nemo is the most remote location on Earth’s surface, often referred to as the “Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility.” It is the point in the ocean farthest from...

October 30, 2017

Asymmetrical Fold

An asymmetrical fold is a type of geological fold in which the two limbs or sides of the fold are inclined at different angles to the axial plane,...

October 30, 2017

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