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
Once upon a time, a young girl named Jennifer lived in a village. She was very beautiful and talented. Sadly, Jennifer’s father passed away early. Her mother brought her up with great difficulty. Jennifer prayed to her fairy godmother every day to find her a loving groom who would take care of both of them.
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
Long ago, there lived identical twin princes, Adam and Aidan. Adam was kind and honest while Aidan was evil and dishonest. One spring, a beautiful princess Agnes, visited their kingdom. Both the princes fell in love with her and wanted to marry her. Agnes wondered, ‘Both the princes seem to be equally good. How can
In a small village, a girl named Cathy lived with her family. One afternoon, Cathy quarrelled with her brother and sister. Then, she left home in anger. She reached the wishing well and started throwing pebbles into it. Ripple, the wish fairy, lived in the well. She said, “Cathy, please stop throwing pebbles into my
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
Princess Leona was pale and very weak. She lived in a glasshouse, specially built for her. It had perennial plants of fragrant flowers that helped her breathe. Leona’s best friend, a rabbit, also lived in the glasshouse with her. One day, Leona said to him, “I wish to live a normal life.” That night, the
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
Once, a farmer had a kind-hearted son named Ronald. Ronald travelled from village to village, playing his flute. On his way, Ronald helped ants and ducks. One day, Ronald came to a kingdom where everyone was sad. Ronald learnt that an evil witch had locked the princess in a room in the palace. She had
Once, there were three pine trees atop a mountain. Of these, two pines were young and one was old. The young pines were tall and straight. Their wood, too, was of good quality. The old pine was bent with age. Also, its wood was chipping. The young pines made fun of the old pine every
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
Once upon a time, a young prince called Arnold married a beautiful princess called Tia. Soon after their marriage, Arnold went hunting with his friends. Sadly, Arnold was lost in the forest and did not return. Tia quietly prayed to her guardian angel to keep Arnold safe. Then, months after Arnold was missing, Tia gave
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
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