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Caribbean
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The Caribbean is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts. It's known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and diverse history. Tourism is a major industry in the Caribbean, attracting millions of visitors each year to its beautiful beaches, clear waters for diving and snorkeling, and historical sites.
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Mediterranean Sea
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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.
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Himalaya
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The Himalayas are one of the most awe-inspiring mountain ranges in the world, stretching across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan. This majestic range is home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
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Mount Everest
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Mount Everest
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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth, with its summit reaching an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
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Amazon River
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The Amazon River, located in South America, is renowned for being the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world. It discharges about 215,000–230,000 cubic meters per second, which is approximately 6,591–7,570 cubic kilometers per year. This volume is more than the next seven largest independent rivers combined and accounts for about 20% of the global riverine discharge into oceans.
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Nile
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Nile
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Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea. It has a length of about 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometres) and drains an area estimated at 1,293,000 square miles (3,349,000 square kilometres).
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Great Lakes
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Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes are a group of five large freshwater lakes located in North America on the border between the United States and Canada. They are the largest group of freshwater lakes by total area in the world and hold about 21% of the world's surface fresh water.
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Scandinavia
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Scandinavia
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Scandinavia refers to the cultural and geographical region in Northern Europe that includes the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Geographically, it's characterized by its northern location, with vast forests, rugged coastlines, fjords, and a relatively cold climate.
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Antarctica
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Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth, situated almost entirely within the Antarctic Circle. It's the fifth-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles), making it larger than Europe and almost twice the size of Australia.
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Arctic Ocean
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Arctic Ocean
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceans, covering an area of about 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles) at the North Pole. It is surrounded by the northern coastlines of North America, Europe, and Asia. The Arctic Ocean is unique for its ice cover, which varies significantly with the seasons, expanding in the winter and shrinking in the summer.
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North Pole
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North Pole
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The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth, located at the geographic North Pole, where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is situated in the Arctic Ocean and is surrounded by water covered by sea ice. Unlike the South Pole, which is located on the continent of Antarctica, the North Pole is not land but rather a point in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.
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Black Sea
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Black Sea
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The Black Sea is an inland sea located between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is bounded by six countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, and Turkey. The Black Sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Bosporus Strait and the Sea of Marmara.
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Caspian Sea
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Caspian Sea
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The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water, bordered by five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Despite its name, the Caspian Sea is technically a lake, although it's often referred to as a sea due to its size and saline water. It spans an area of about 371,000 square kilometers (143,000 square miles) and has a maximum depth of over 1,000 meters (3,300 feet).
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Mekong River
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Mekong River
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The Mekong River is one of the longest and most important rivers in Southeast Asia, flowing through six countries: China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau of China and travels approximately 4,350 kilometers (2,703 miles) before emptying into the South China Sea.
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Alps
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Alps
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The Alps are one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, spanning several European countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. Renowned for their breathtaking beauty, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, the Alps attract millions of visitors each year for a wide range of outdoor activities and scenic experiences.
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Middle East
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Middle East
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The Middle East is a region of significant historical, cultural, political, and economic importance. The Middle East typically includes countries in Western Asia and parts of North Africa. Some commonly included countries are: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt, Libya.
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Karakoram
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Karakoram
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The Karakoram is a major mountain range spanning the borders of Pakistan, India, and China, with its greatest part in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is one of the Greater Ranges of Asia, which also includes the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Pamirs.
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Great Sand Sea
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The Great Sand Sea is an expansive region of sand dunes and desert located in the Sahara Desert, spanning the border between western Egypt and eastern Libya. The Great Sand Sea covers an area of approximately 72,000 square kilometers, stretching from the Siwa Oasis in Egypt to the Calanshio Sand Sea in Libya.
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Sahara Desert
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Sahara Desert
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The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert, spanning across North Africa. It covers approximately 9.2 million square kilometers, making it the third-largest desert globally, smaller only than Antarctica and the Arctic. The desert extends from the Red Sea in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and from the Mediterranean in the north to the Sahel savanna in the south.
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Hindu Kush
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The Hindu Kush is a significant mountain range in Central and South Asia, extending approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) through Afghanistan and into northern Pakistan. Tirich Mir in Pakistan, which stands at 7,708 meters (25,289 feet), is the highest peak of the range. The range features rugged terrain with deep valleys and high, snow-covered peaks, making it a formidable barrier.