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Jeju Island Facts Jeju Island is a rather stunning volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan, a volcano 1,950 m (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island also measures roughly 45 mi (73 km) across, east to west, and 25 mi (40 km) from the north to the south. There is also a […]Read More
Wadi Rum Facts Wadi Rum serves as the name of a crescent-shaped valley in an especially arid portion of Asia. The rather breathtaking valley also remains the largest wadi in the country. Evidence strongly indicates that this natural marvel has seen sporadic inhabitation since prehistoric times. Currently, the valley serves as the homeland of the Zalabia […]Read More
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Palawan Island Facts Related Articles Palawan Island Geology, Geography, and Ecology This magical place in Asia has a total area of about 4,706 sq mi (12,189 sq km). The highest elevation on the jungle-covered island is 6,841 ft (2.085 m). The northern portion of this geological gem is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sand […]
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Source: http://bit.ly/1yU6u1Q Photo: Robert Nunn CCL: https://bit.ly/3AubCBT Valley of Geysers Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2RcUM3m Photo: United Nations Development Programme in Europe and CIS CCL: http://bit.ly/2OUHszC Valley of Geysers History A locally based scientist actually discovered the Valley of Geysers in 1941. The reason for the late discovery was the terrain of the region. The area […]
Kaghan Valley Facts The stunning Kaghan Valley forms a long and picturesque valley. Yet it formed in a rather remote and rugged section of the world. The great beauty of this geological marvel quite naturally attracts numerous tourists to the region. This continues despite the ruggedness of the surrounding terrain. Sadly, a strong earthquake damaged portions […]
Reed Flute Cave Facts The Reed Flute Cave represents a natural limestone cave in Guilin, Guangxi, China, in Asia. It draws its name from the presence of a species of reed growing outside the cave. This reed also remains rather common in the making of flutes, even today. The interior of this geological masterpiece sits full […]
Hunza Valley Facts The Hunza Valley forms a rugged and remote mountain valley in the country of Pakistan, in Asia. This extraordinarily picturesque valley sits located northwest of the Hunza River. The region also remains a popular tourist site, for the majestic mountain geology and scenery. The tourist season generally lasts from May to October. Yet […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge Fact Tiger Leaping Gorge (now there you have a name that literally jumps out at you) formed in the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Area, in southwestern China, in Asia. This geological marvel comprises a rather deep canyon situated on the Jinsha River, which itself also forms a principal tributary of the […]
Mount Everest Facts Mount Everest is the tallest land mountain on earth, as determined by elevation above sea level, although undersea mountains that are taller do exist. This mountain also formed in what we now call the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, in Asia. The international border between the nations of Nepal and China runs […]
