Baikal is the world’s largest reservoir of drinking water, the deepest depression in the continental crust and the deepest lake on Earth. Its water has unique properties, and most of the organisms inhabiting the lake and its surroundings are found nowhere else. This legendary lake is a unique creation of nature. In 1996, Baikal was […]
Rome is the capital of Italy and the “eternal city” with a rich history, architectural masterpieces and a unique atmosphere. It is home to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Vatican. The city is famous for its delicious cuisine, narrow streets and majestic squares, combining antiquity with modernity. A visit to Rome
Sacred River Prince Siddhartha Gautama, born about 563 B.C., having renounced his throne and wealth, wandered for six years in a state of complete self-denial in the valley of the Ganges with a few friends. After that he began to preach a new doctrine – Buddhism. At the age of 45, Siddhartha Gautama, who received
Lake Malawi, aka Lake Nyasa, is the southernmost lake of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. It fills a chasm in the Earth’s crust, at the edges of which are now the states of Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. Of all the African Great Lakes, Nyasa is distinguished by its beautiful beaches. Nyasa is very
Indiana is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordering Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan. The capital and largest city is Indianapolis. The state is known for its rural landscapes, industry, and major sporting events such as the famous Indy 500 auto race. Indiana’s economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and education. The state
The Apennine Mountains are a scenic mountain range running the length of Italy, attracting tourists with their spectacular views, rich flora and fauna, and opportunities for mountain hiking and outdoor activities. Italy’s picturesque mountains The Apennines are a mountain range located on the territory of Italy, and more specifically on the Apennine Peninsula. The Apennine
Pennsylvania is one of the first thirteen states of the North American Union. Historically, it delineated the once distinct states: the free northeastern states that formed New England and the slaveholding South of the United States. Geographically, the state is the natural boundary between the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes region. History For centuries
The Gulf of Suez, one of the two large gulfs of the Red Sea, stretches from the Strait of Jubal in the south to the city of Suez in the north, connecting to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Even in the most ancient times people tried to connect the Red Sea and the
The Rio Grande is a river that flows through the United States and Mexico, serving as an important natural boundary and a source of water supply, irrigation, and biodiversity. More than just a body of water, the Rio Grande River is an important element of the region’s ecosystem, economy, and politics, as well as a
Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia located east of China, south of Japan, and north of the Philippines. Taiwan governs itself as an independent country, although the People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers it a province and insists on a “One China” policy that Taiwan should
