Asia is rich in historical and cultural attractions, amazing nature and diverse geography.
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is the tenth most populous city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the third, together with Rawalpindi, urban agglomeration of the country. The city’s name can be translated as the City of Islam, or the City of Peace. Geography and nature Islamabad is located in the northeastern part of […]
The Red Sea is a narrow sea located between Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sudan, Jordan and Israel to the north, and Djibouti, Eritrea, Yemen and Somalia. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal in the north. The Red Sea is rich in biodiversity and its coral reefs are among the most
Manchuria is a historical region in East Asia that includes parts of Northern China, Inner Mongolia, and the Russian Far East. Manchuria is one of China’s largest industrial regions, bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by the Amur River, on the west by the Khingan Mountains, and on the south
The exploration of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean by Europeans began in the age of great geographical discoveries. Today, the Pacific plays an increasingly important role in the life of mankind. The largest ocean on planet Earth The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on the planet. Numerous islands and atolls scattered across
The Armenian highlands of Asia Minor and Transcaucasia, its Taurus range, among the slopes of the southern end of which Lake Hazar is located, form a single mountain chain with the Lesser Caucasus. One of the ancient names of the Caspian Sea is also Khazar. That is, in the geographical system of concepts, the Tigris
The Taurus Mountains are a mountain system in southern Turkey. It includes several ranges, which bear the name Taurus with different definitions. The name Taurus (Toros) comes from the pre-Indo-European base “taur”, “tor” – mountain, elevation. Geography The Taurus Mountains stretch along the Turkish Mediterranean coast from the Aegean Sea to the border with Armenia,
Capital of Turkmenistan Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia. The city is located in the south of the country, near the border with Iran. Ashgabat has a rich history and cultural heritage and serves as the administrative, cultural and economic center of the country. The name “Ashgabat”
On the border of Nepal and China, in the Tibet Autonomous Region, is Everest – the famous “Roof of the World”, the highest peak not only in the Himalayan mountain system, but also on the entire planet. Many mountaineers and lovers of strong sensations have lost their lives trying to conquer the highest point of
The famous Deccan Trappes, basalt plateaus, the aftermath of violent volcanic activity at the end of the Cretaceous. Seas of lava flooded the earth, and when it cooled, water and wind worked the surface – and stepped basalt-river valleys were formed, cutting along and across the entire Deccan Plateau. The basalt cover of the Deccan
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and the country’s largest city. It is located on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The word “bang” means village, “kok” a tree growing in Thailand with fruits that resemble either small plums or large
