Introduction Stonehenge is one of the greatest enigmas in the world. It is an ancient megalithic monument in Wiltshire, England believed to have been built around 2500 BC. Stonehenge consists of massive earth monuments arranged in a circular shape. It is located among other stone sites dating back t
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Some of the most powerful countries in the world are considered as such because of their strong influence on world politics, the strength of their army, their economic standing on a global scale and the quality of life their citizens enjoy in general. This being said, it comes as no surprise that
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One of the states located at the Midwest part of the U.S.,Ohio is bordered by the Lake Erie at the north, the Ohio River at the south, Pennsylvania at the east and Michigan at the northwest. The state has 88 counties, which include the Ashland County, Columbiana County and the Delaware County. Some
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One of the Central European countries, Germany is officially referred to as the Federal Republic of Germany. It is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, North Sea and Denmark to the north, the Czech Republic and Poland to the east, Switzerland and Austria to the south and the Netherlands, Belgium and France
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The height of the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters (1,063 ft, equal to an 81 story building. The structure was built in 1889. It would hold the title as the highest man-made structure on the planet for 41 years. It is currently the second highest edifice in France, second only to the Millau Viaduct. Size
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The Largest Castle Chateau de Versailles is one of the largest castles in the world located several kilometers in the southwest portion of France. This castle in France is the most visited place in the country. It is a great example and display of the amazing French architecture. The castle has gall
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Baalbek, Lebanon Baalbek is a historic town standing on a 1,170 meter (3,800 foot) hill in the Bekaa Valley, in Lebanon. It is famous for its Roman temple ruins which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baalbek’s temples are among the most magnificent in the ancient world, and to
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Once home to numerous nomadic Native Americans, Kansas is a state that goes by the nicknames ‘the Wheat State’ and ‘the Sunflower State.’ Its capital is Topeka, while the largest city is Wichita. In 2008, it has an estimated population of 2,802,134, which is good for 33rd ove
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Brazil is a big country. In fact, it is the largest among the South American countries. It covers about 3,287,597 square miles of total area. The square miles of Brazil makes it the fifth largest country in the world. It also ranks at number 5 in terms of population with an estimated number of 190,7
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The square miles of Russia total 6.6 million. It is the biggest country in the world. It has a population of approximately 149 million. There are several major cities, including St. Petersburg and Moscow, its capital. 3/4 of the population resides in towns or cities. Geographical Features Due to i
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