The world seems to have separated the people who love coffee from those who love tea. In fact, there are more tea drinkers in the world than coffee. In fact, tea is the second most popular drink after water. So where was this herbal plant born? Many researchers believe that the tea comes from China, where it was used as a medicinal drink in the 3rd Century AD. Almost 1,300 years later, the plant was introduced to Portuguese merchants and has been marketed and sold for a thousand years in most of the world. Tea has reached every corner of … CONTINUE READING
How many people died on the Titanic?
The Royal Mail Steamer (RMS) Titanic was built by the White Star Company in the United Kingdom and is owned by the American magnate JP Morgan. The Titanic knew its fate on its maiden voyage to New York when it struck an iceberg and sank two hours later in the early hours of April 15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean. A total of 2,224 people boarded the ship during its navigation and a sum of 1,514 people perished.
Vessel
The name “Titanic” is a Greek methodology which means gigantic. It took a total of 3,000 to build the ship in two years. Construction … CONTINUE READING
10 animals that live in Pakistan – Pakistan animals
Pakistan is a state in South Asia with a diverse fauna including 660 bird and mammalian species. The country’s unique fauna is linked to its position in the transition zone between the eastern and palearctic zoogeographic regions. Pakistani wildlife reflects the varied climate of the state. The majority of the country’s birds are migratory from India, Central Asia and Europe. Some of the animals of Pakistan include:
10. Snow Leopard
Snow leopards are huge species of cats native to the mountain ranges of South Asia and Central Asia. These creatures are listed as vulnerable since their population increased from 4,678 to 8,745 by 2016. … CONTINUE READING
The most endangered tigers in the world
6. Malaysian tiger
With only 250 to 340 surviving individuals, the Malaysian tiger ( Panthera tigris jacksoni), the national animal of Malaysia, has been classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). These tigers are found in the forests of the Malaysian peninsula and are smaller than Indian tigers and feed on a variety of deer, wild boar, elephant calves and rhinoceros and bears. Sun. The loss of habitat and the indiscriminate poaching of these tigers for their body parts in order to prepare traditional Chinese medicines and for decorative purposes has led to … CONTINUE READING
The Six Island Nations of the Indian Ocean
6. Comoros
The crystal clear waters of Comoros.
Comoros is one of the six island nations of the Indian Ocean. The country is located off East Africa, between Madagascar and Mozambique, at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. The island nation of Seychelles is located northeast of the Comoros. Mainland Tanzania is located in the northwest of the country. With an area of 2,034 km2, Comoros is the third smallest nation in Africa. The three main islands of the Comoros archipelago are Mwali, Nzwani and Ngazidja.
5. Madagascar
The landscape near Diego Suarez, Madagascar.
Fourth island in the world, Madagascar is a sovereign island … CONTINUE READING
10 unique national historic sites of the United States
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the official list of important historic sites in the United States of America. It is maintained by the National Parks Service (NPS) and its main objective is the preservation of historic sites with significant contributions to American history and heritage. Its broad objectives also include the identification, coordination and protection of historic sites. The sites are named and finally evaluated for inclusion in the list according to a four-step criterion. Sites are assessed for their importance to the history of the United States, their association with a person of historical significance, their importance in terms of … CONTINUE READING
The Seven Natural Wonders Of Ukraine
7. National Natural Park
Lake Synevyr, Ukraine.
Lake Synevyr, one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine, is the largest Carpathian lake in the country. The lake is located in the Zakarpattia oblast and is part of the “Synevyr” national nature reserve. According to researchers, Lake Synevyr was formed about 10,000 years ago. The lake is located at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level and is surrounded by a forest of about 140 to 160 years old. Tourists are not allowed to swim, camp or fish in the lake. However, the beautiful landscapes of the lake and its crystal clear waters and the … CONTINUE READING
Jeti-Oguz Rocks – A Unique Relief In Asia
The Jeti-Ögüz is a geological formation of sandstone rocks in Kyrgyzstan. The name Jeti-Ögüz is translated as “seven bulls”. The rock formation was named so because it looks like seven bulls. Since 1975, the government has protected the rock formation and the natural environment that surrounds it in order to conserve the geological formations of Kyrgyzstan.
The legend of the rock formation
A legend in Kyrgyzstan tells the story of a Khan who stole another Khan’s wife. The man whose wife was taken visited a wise man to ask him how he could avenge the actions of the other Khan. The Wiseman was initially reluctant … CONTINUE READING