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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
Er Wang Dong Facts The breathtaking wonder of Nature that man calls Er Wang Dong represents an incredible marvel of geology only recently discovered. Perhaps even more amazingly, prior to the year 2012, the true extent of this staggering site remained unknown. Now that it’s known, however, it’s difficult for most individuals to believe. That […]Read More
Lake Baikal Facts This amazing body of freshwater, almost unbelievably huge in dimensions, holds the deceptively simple english name of Lake Baikal. In the language of the region of the world in which it formed, however, this natural marvel holds the name Oзеро Байкал. Archaeological evidence indicates that prehistoric humans knew of its existence long […]
Baatara gorge waterfall Facts This breathtaking, as well as truly distinctive, natural wonder most frequently goes by the name of the Baatara gorge waterfall. It also has another, related name, however. That’s because it’s also known to some people as the Baatara gorge sinkhole. Yet this wonder of geological processes also holds another moniker. This […]
Saint Mary’s Islands Facts The term Saint Mary’s Islands represents one of the common names for a quite lovely grouping of four small islands. Somewhat surprisingly, this set of islets also goes by two other common names. Those remain Coconut island and Thonsepar. Which name one chooses to use makes no difference to the astounding […]
Chandipur Beach Facts The stunning location known locally as Chandipur Beach easily stands out from most of the other beaches around the world. This marvel of Nature easily remains among those gorgeous sites that few people outside of its immediate area know about. This statement holds true for several different reasons. The beach itself lies […]
Hogenakkal Falls Facts Remarkably, the incredibly stunning natural formation known as Hogenakkal Falls represents a particularly distinctive and ruggedly beautiful waterfall. In the primary language of the region this hard to pronounce name means smoking rock. This magnificent example of the variety of nature also goes by another name, however. That’s because local inhabitants also […]
Loktak Lake Facts The magnificent body of water known as Loktak Lake constitutes one of those locations that will mesmerize and astound you. That’s because, astoundingly, this truly remarkable lake in fact remains very much unlike other lakes throughout the world. It can make this claim, furthermore, for several completely different reasons. Some of these […]
Borra Caves Facts Most impressively, the incredible location known as the Borra Caves ranks as one of the largest known caves in the country in which it formed. Its wonders don’t end there, however. The truly magnificent site also holds yet another impressive status. That’s because the fabulous site ranks as the deepest known cave […]
Lonar Lake Facts Perhaps most importantly, the stunning Lonar Lake remains an extremely rare type of geological feature. That’s because the site in fact represents one of only four known examples of lakes formed from a highly specific combination of factors. This simple fact alone sets it apart from most lakes. Due to its highly […]
Jeita Grotto Facts This marvel of Nature, largely unknown outside of its immediate area, goes by the name of the Jeita Grotto. Perhaps most notably, however, the breathtaking site isn’t just another cave. That’s because it is significantly important to the region it formed in. That importance isn’t restricted to just one way, though. In […]
Kali Gandaki Gorge Facts Firstly, the magnificent and awe-inspiring Kali Gandaki Gorge formed in an extremely remote and secluded portion of the world. In the distant past, it also played a pivotal economic role in its region. This was due to its serving as a vital trade route between countries as they developed. Most notably, […]
