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Geography of Greenland

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:35:42

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The largest island in the world, Greenland is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-eastern coast of Canada. Its northern border is formed by the Arctic Ocean, and its western, southern, and eastern borders are formed by Smith Sound, Baffin Bay, and the Davis Strait. The island's shoreline is rough, hilly, and arid, rising to a sloping ice cap that covers the majority of the area. The largest national park in the world is Northeast Greenland National Park. 83% of the land is covered by the Greenland ice sheet. Greenland has a total surface area of ... Read More

Geography of Great Britain

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:37:34

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The largest island in Europe and the ninth-largest island in the globe, Great Britain is a part of the British Isles. The United Kingdom, which is made up of Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is situated on this part of continental Europe. The global city of London, England, as well as lesser-known cities like Edinburgh, Scotland, are both located on the island of Great Britain. Britain is also well-known for its natural environment, historical buildings, and history. Physical Features Great Britain is situated apart the north-western coast of Europe's mainland. It is the largest of the British ... Read More

Geography of Europe

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:38:12

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Among all continents, Europe is the second-smallest. As the name of a princess in Greek mythology, the name Europe, or Europa, is said to have Greek origins. The Greek words eur-(wide) and -op(seeing), which together make up the phrase "wide-gazing, " may potentially be the source of the term Europe. It's common to refer to Europe as a "peninsula of peninsulas." A peninsula is a region of land with three sides bordered by sea. Europe is regarded as the birthplace of Western Civilization and has a lengthy history of human development. Physical Features Europe takes up around ... Read More

Geography of Ellesmere Island

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:38:57

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The 10th-biggest island in the world, Ellesmere Island is the largest of the Queen Elizabeth Islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Literal meaning of its name is 'Land of Muskox'. It is one of the most remote regions on Earth and is home to herds of musk oxen, caribou, and polar bears. It is a realm of craggy mountains, fjords, and ice shelves. Ever since those cunning ancient Britons realized that the lovely glacial Mere was the perfect location for some real rest and leisure, Ellesmere has been a significant settlement. Physical Features The third-largest island in Canada ... Read More

Geography of Cuba Island

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:44:39

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By land area, Cuba is the largest nation in the Caribbean. The largest island in the world by land area is its main island. Between the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean, the island rises. The Old Bahama Channel and Nicholas Channel form its northeastern and northern borders, respectively. The Windward Passage and the Cayman Trench define the southern portion, while the Caribbean Sea borders the southwest. It extends to the Yucatán Channel in the west and the Gulf of Mexico in the northwest. Physical Features of Cuba Cuba is situated 140 kilometers (87 miles) north of Jamaica, 77 kilometers ... Read More

Geography of Canada

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:51:23

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With the contiguous United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest, Canada shares a land border that spans much of the North American continent. Canada is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. The shared boundary with Greenland lies on Hans Island, which is to the northeast. To the southeast, Canada has a maritime border with Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the final outpost of New France and a French overseas territory. Canada is the second-largest nation in the ... Read More

Geography of Borneo

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:52:00

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Borneo, the world's third-largest island, lies standing on the Equator at the geographic center of the Malay Archipelago, the Earth's most significant group of islands. Additionally, it is the only island in the world that is shared by three nations. The island's population is still quite low. Even though it boasts exceptional natural resources, breathtaking panoramic landscapes, and increasingly endangered fauna, it hasn't become as popular as surrounding locations in the Philippines, peninsular Malaysia, and Indonesian islands like Java and Bali as a tourism destination. Physical Features Borneo is an island located in the far southwest of the ... Read More

Geography of Victoria Island

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:52:55

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Victoria Island, the second-largest island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The Arctic Ocean contains an ample island called Victoria Island. It is separated from the continent on the south by Dolphin and Union Strait, Coronation Gulf, Dease Strait, and Queen Maud Gulf, which are divided administratively between the Northwest Territories and the territory of Nunavut. One of the best spots in the world to see whales is Victoria Island. Physical Features The island has Queen Victoria's name since she ruled Canada from 1867 to 1901. The "Prince Albert" features are so named in honour of her husband, ... Read More

Geography of the United States

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:55:02

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The United States, sometimes known as the United States of America, commonly referred to as America, is a federal republic with 50 states in North America. The 48 contiguous states that are located in the central latitudes of the continent are joined by Hawaii, an island state in the centre of the Pacific Ocean, and Alaska, a state at the far western end of North America. The conterminous states are encircled by Canada to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. ... Read More

Geography of Svalbard

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 25-Oct-2023 15:54:24

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Svalbard is an icy desert that is frigid and dry. The primary cause of its cold temperatures is because of its northern location, which affects how much solar energy it receives. Due to the curvature of the Earth, solar energy must heat a bigger area at the poles than it would at the equator. The sun is at a lower angle in the northern latitudes. This lack of radiation keeps the temperatures low, enables the formation of glaciers and permanent snow, and doubles the extent of sea ice from summer to winter. Physical Features Svalbard is an archipelago in ... Read More

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