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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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 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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When measuring the biggest states by size, two methods are employed: by area and population. Measured by population, the biggest would be California with 37,691,912 (as of July 2011). If measured by territory, the largest would be Alaska. Its total area is 663,267.26 sq m / 1,717,854 sq km. US State
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Epcot Center is a theme park that is part of Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida. Walt Disney World Resorts Florida has four theme parks and Epcot Center was the second to be built. It officially opened its doors to the public in the year 1982, on the 1st of October. How Big is Epcot Center? If yo
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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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The size of Kentucky is 40,409 sq miles (or 104,659 sq km). It is 140 miles (225 km) wide and 379 miles (610 km) long. In terms of size, it is the 37th biggest in the US. Geographical Information 1.7% of the area is water. The latitude is 36 degrees, 30’ N to 39 degrees, 09’ N. The lon
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The size of New Hampshire is 9,350 sq mi or 24,217 sq km. It is 67 miles (110 km) wide and the length is 190 miles (305 km). Its capital is Concord. Geographical Information New Hampshire’s latitude is 42 degrees, 42’ N to 45 degrees, 18’ N. The longitude is 70 degrees, 36’
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