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The Mediterranean Sea is a vast body of water bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa, connecting to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar. It's one of the most historically significant bodies of water, known for its role in the development of ancient civilizations, trade routes, and cultural exchanges. | |
Surrounded by numerous countries, including Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, the Mediterranean region has a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and cuisines. The climate around the Mediterranean basin is typically characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with variations depending on the region. This climate, along with fertile soils, has made the Mediterranean a prime location for agriculture, with olive trees, vineyards, and citrus fruits being major crops. The Mediterranean has been a hub of trade and commerce for millennia, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Europe, Africa, and Asia. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, and Egyptians all flourished along its shores, leaving behind a wealth of archaeological sites and cultural heritage. Today, the Mediterranean remains a popular destination for tourists seeking sun, sea, and history. Coastal cities like Barcelona, Rome, Athens, and Istanbul attract millions of visitors each year with their rich history, architecture, and vibrant cultures. Additionally, the region's islands, such as Crete, Sicily, Cyprus, and Mallorca, offer unique landscapes and experiences for travelers. However, the Mediterranean also faces challenges such as pollution, overfishing, and political tensions in some areas. Efforts are ongoing to address these issues and promote sustainable development in the region. |
Lhotse Place » Tourism Mt. Lhotse is connected to Everest via the South Col and is the fourth highest mountain in the world. The main summit is 8,516 m while Lhotse Middle (East) is 8,414 metres and Lhotse Shar is 8,383 metres. Very often, climbers making an attempt on Everest, go up the Lhotse to acclimatize. 33 views 💖 1 | |
K2 Place » Tourism K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft). It lies in the Karakoram range, partially in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and partially in the China-administered Trans-Karakoram Tract in the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang. 35 views 💖 1Asia | |
Cho Oyu Place » Tourism Mount Cho Oyu is the world’s sixth highest mountain. This is the westernmost major peak in the Khumbu Sub region along the Mahalangur range. Cho Oyu stands on the border between Nepal and China. The peak lies in the Mahalangur sub range of the Nepal Himalayas. It elevates to a height of 8,201 m or 26,906 feet. 32 views 💖 1Himalayas | |
Rocky Mountains Place » Tourism The Rocky Mountain region is one of the most topographically distinct and impressive parts of North America. The Rocky Mountains rise abruptly above the bordering regions, particularly on the east and northeast where they are flanked by plains, less so on the west and southwest where they are bounded by high plateaus. 33 views 💖 1North American Cordilleram | |
Makalu Place » Tourism Mt.Makalu is 20 km east of Everest in the Khumbu region and is the fifth highest moutain in the world. The mountain lies in the Makalu Barun National Park and is known for its perfect pyramid shape with four sharp ridges. 30 views 💖 1Asia | |
Kangchenjunga Place » Tourism Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur River and in the east by the Teesta River. The Kangchenjunga Himal is located in eastern Nepal and Sikkim, India. 27 views 💖 1Himalayas | |
Sea of Azov Place » Tourism The Sea of Azov is an inland shelf sea in Eastern Europe connected to the Black Sea by the narrow (about 4 km (2.5 mi)) Strait of Kerch, and sometimes regarded as a northern extension of the Black Sea. The sea is bounded by Russia on the east, and by Ukraine on the northwest and southwest (the parts of Ukraine bordering the sea are currently under Russian occupation). 32 views 💖 1 | |
Ionian Sea Place » Tourism The Ionian Sea is located between the countries of Italy, Greece and Albania and forms part of the Mediterranean Sea. In the north, this sub-sea is separated from the Adriatic Sea by the Strait of Otranto. In the south it passes directly into the Libyan Sea. 29 views 💖 1Ionian Sea | |
Tyrrhenian Sea Place » Tourism The Tyrrhenian Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy. It is named for the Tyrrhenian people, identified since the 6th century BC with the Etruscans of Italy. The sea is bordered by Corsica and Sardinia (to the west), the Italian peninsula the Tuscany Region, Lazio Region, Campania Region, Basilicata Region, and Calabria Region to the east, and Sicily (to the south). 32 views 💖 1Tyrrhenian Sea | |
Bashi Channel Place » Tourism The Bashi Channel is a waterway between Mavulis Island of the Philippines and Orchid Island of Taiwan. It is a part of the Luzon Strait between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It is characterized by windy storms during the rainy period, which lasts from June to December. 30 views 💖 1Bashi Channel |