Geography A-Z #1

River - Hēilóng Jiāng. Literally meaning: "River of the Black Dragon".

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It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world.

B

Basic, territorial administrative unit of Switzerland.

C

In the years 1896–2015 - Mount McKinley.

D

Between 3 and 5 April 2010, there were approximately 3,000 weak earthquakes with the epicenter around the volcano. The earthquake did not cause casualties, although the volcanic ash significantly disrupted air traffic throughout Europe.

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The islands are under British administration, but Argentina also claims.

F

The capital of this autonomous territory is Nuuk.

G

There are two countries on the island: one with the capital in Port-au-Prince and the other in Santo Domingo.

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The river flows from Mount Kajlas in the Transhimalayas north of Mapam Yumco Lake. It is 3,180 kilometers long.

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Currently, the city is under construction of the world's first skyscraper measuring more than a kilometer.

J

Together with the cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, it forms an agglomeration of over a million inhabitants. The city is bordered by rivers - Bishumati to the west and Bagmati to the south and east.

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Polish climber Jerzy Kukuczka died while conquering this mountain peak.

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It was the first and longest existing European colony in China.

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The island is the most linguistically diverse corner of the world. The main contact languages are Malay, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu.

N

A river in Central Europe, in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. In terms of total length, it is the second (after the Vistula) river in Poland.

O

Is the largest hill within the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the highest peak in Portugal.

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One of the six states of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Q

Transylvania is in this country.

R

Language spoken in the area of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia and Comoros.

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Language spoken in South Indian state (60 million) and Ceylon (4 million).

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It is, together with Liechtenstein, a double landlocked country.

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Tourism is the backbone of the city's economy and is the main source of employment and income for the city's inhabitants. For example, the very old and respected profession of gondolier, which used to be the basis of urban transport, in modern times serves mainly the tourist clientele.

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City in northeastern Greece, in the decentralized administration of Macedonia-Thrace

X

The island of Socotra belongs to this country.

Y

This language is the most spoken language in South Africa (24% of citizens)

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