Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It covers around 6,000,000 km2 area of Brazil, which is about 40% of Brazil’s total area. It occupies the drainage basin of the Amazon River (second largest river in the world) and its tributaries in northern South America. This region experiences high rainfall, high humidity and constant […]
Taiga (boreal) forests, also called the coniferous forests, are located in the north of the mid-latitude forest land. These are thick forests having trees such as spruce, pine, fir, etc. They cover about 9% of the world’s land. These forests have long cold winters and short summers.The world’s largest taiga is located in Russia. It
Temperate forests are the regions experiencing high level of rainfall, humidity and snowfall (between 20-60 inches per year). They are located approximately 25° and 50° latitude in both hemispheres. These forests are known for their wide range of temperatures [from hot in summer (about 30°C) to extremely cold in winter (about –30°C)]. This climatic feature
The Tropical rainforest is a region experiencing constant temperature and heavy rainfall. The climate is mostly hot and humid with daily rainfall and wet surroundings. These forests are covered with lush green trees and plants, which grow very close and form a canopy. Annual rainfall is around 50 to 260 inches. Around 6% of the
The Thar Desert is also known as the Great Indian Desert. The name ‘Thar’ is taken from a regional term Thal, which means dry. Some parts of this desert are located in the state of Rajasthan, north-western India and some in Punjab and Sind region of eastern Pakistan. This desert spreads over 200,000 km2 area.
The Sahara, the great African desert, is located in the Northern part of Africa. On the eastern side of the Sahara, the Red Sea and on the western part, the Atlantic Ocean is located. The northern part of the Sahara Desert is adjoining the Mediterranean Sea, while in the south the ancient, immobile sand-dunes are
Mild deserts are generally found near the tropical regions along the west coasts of continents. These are high-altitude areas where the annual rainfall is less than 250 mm but the temperature is significantly lower than that of hot deserts. The weather of the mild desert is influenced by cooler but dry winds. These types of
The Cancún Underwater Museum is a beautiful museum situated within the ocean waters at the Cancún National Marine Park, in Mexico. With as many as 500 sculptures submerged between three and six metres deep, it was conceptualized to help Nature form coral reefs. Funded by a non-profit organization, this incredible silent world was created by
The Verzasca River is a Swiss mountain river, located in Ticino, Switzerland. A 30-km long mountain river, the Verzasca River is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning array of coloured rocks. A strong treacherous current and cold-water temperatures do not deter tourists from scuba diving in the river; since the river waters are the
Cold deserts are those deserts where main source of water is snow. They are also called temperate deserts. These are located at a higher altitude and have dry environment. The dry atmosphere is due to the presence of high mountains between the coastal region and the desert zone. The Gobi desert in Mongolia is a
The Azores Island is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, an archipelago of 9 volcanic islands, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Considered by many to be the next ‘Eden’, Azores is the ideal place for Nature-lovers and fans of adventure sports. Made up of underwater mountains, the Azores Islands are directly over
The Great Banyan Tree is located in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Gardens, near Kolkata, in India. The Botanical Gardens are beautiful in their own right, but they are world-famous for a single tree ‘The Great Banyan Tree’. The Tree which is over 250 years old. And while its age is truly incredible, what is
Black Beach is an actual beach with black sand located in the village of Vík in Iceland. While the village of Vík is small area, it has made a name for itself, thanks to the beautiful stretch of black sand and basalt sea stack on its beach, making it one of the 10 most beautiful
The Pink Beach is a beach on the island of Budelli, in Sardinia, Italy. One of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Budelli is popular for its Spiaggia Rosa or ‘pink beach’. White sandy beaches are beautiful, but common. The Pink Beach actually boasts of a gorgeous blush pink hue that is a
The Great Wall of India or the Kumbhalgarh Wall is the second longest continuous wall in the world and is located in Rajsamand, India. Built more than half a millennium ago, the Kumbhalgarh Wall is one of India’s best-kept secrets. Constructed in tandem with the Kumbhalgarh Fort, the Wall was built to protect the Fort