World Nature
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Mountains
10 the highest mountain ranges around the world
- 1) Himalayas: Mount Everest (8848 m asl) /Nepal, Pakistan, India, China, Bhutan/
- 2) Karakoram: K2 (8611 m asl) /Pakistan, China, India/
- 3) Pamir: Kongur Tagh (7719 m asl) /Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan/
- 4) Hindu Kush: Tirich Mir (7708 m asl) /Pakistan, Afghanistan/
- 5) Hengduan: Gongga (7 556m asl) /China/
- 6) Tian Shan: Pik Pobedy (7439 m asl) /Kyrgyzstan/
- 7) Nyenchen Tanglha: Nyenchen Tanglha (7 162m asl) /China/
- 8) Kunlun Mountains: Nan Pou (7167 m asl) /China/
- 9) Andes: Aconcagua (6 962m n. m.) /Argentina/
- 10) Alaska Range: Denali (6 194m asl) /USA/
Volcanos
The highest volcanoes in the world can be found on the border between Argentina and Chile in the Puna de Atacama region. – ** Ojos del Salado ** (6,893 m above sea level) – ** Llullaillaco ** (6,739 m above sea level) – ** Tipas ** (6,660 m above sea level) Volcanic seven summits, aka the highest volcanic peaks of individual continents : – ** South America **, ** Ojos del Salado ** (6 893m asl) – ** Africa **, ** Kilimanjaro ** (5 895m asl) – ** Europe **, ** Elbrus ** (5 642m asl) – ** North America **, ** Pico de Orizaba ** (5 636m asl) – ** Asia **, ** Damavand ** (5 610m asl) – ** Oceania **, * * Mount Giluwe ** (4,368 m above sea level) – ** Antarctica **, ** Mount Sidley ** (4,285 m above sea level) The most active volcanoes in the world: – Galeras (4,276 m above sea level) in Colombia – Sakurajima in Japan – Etna and Stromboli in Italy – Popocatepetl in Mexico – Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland – Merapi in Indonesia – Nyiragongo in DR Congo – Mauna Loa in Hawaii
Mountain passes
Since the ancient times people have been fascinated by the amazing natural creations. Even today, in modern times, you will surely delight with the massive waterfalls, mysterious caves, beautiful lakes, barren deserts with giant dunes, deep canyons and dramatic glaciers. Summaries of the most beautiful places around the world can be found here on GigaPlaces.com!
Caves
Lakes and Ponds
Canyons and valleys
Almost every river in the world has at least one interesting canyon. The largest canyon in the world can be found in the western US. It's famous Grand Canyon. Among the deepest again considered Colca canyon in Peru or the Tiger Jump canyon in China.
Road mountain passes
Railway mountain passes
Glaciers
- Glaciers in the the tropics: some places on the planet encounter glaciers around the equator. In Africa, the massif of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. In South America Cordillera Blanca peaks of the Ecuadorian volcanoes.
Deserts
The biggest deserts of the world:
- Sahara
- Arabian Desert
- Gobi
- Kalahari
Rivers
Rock formations
Volcanic activity
Waterfalls
Since time immemorial, people are fascinated by the beautiful waterfalls. On planet earth, you can see mighty waterfalls with masses of water or beautiful multilevel cascades. The most famous waterfalls are located in Iceland and Norway, but at least once a beautiful waterfall found in almost every country.
The highest Mountains
** 10 states with the highest mountains ** – 1 + 2: Nepal + China / Mount Everest / – 3: Pakistan / K2 / – 4: India / Kanchenjunga / – 5: Bhutan / Gangkhar Puensum / – 6: Tajikistan / Pik Communism / – 7: Afghanistan / Noshak / – 8: Kyrgyzstan / Victory Peak / – 9: Kazakhstan / Chan Tengri / – 10: Argentina / Aconcagua /
Places with presence of animals
Typical vegetation
Mountain Range
Animals and Vegetation
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Safari
Birdwatching
Observing of Animals
Interesting vegetation
- Cactus: the most famous locations for observation cactus are found in Mexico. Huge cacti are seen in Bolivia at the Salar de Uyuni