Most Tourism Place in our beautiful Planet

Part # 1

Over the years, nature has done a fine job of creating wonderful and exciting spectacles all over the planet for the likely adventure to discover and explore. This is a very minor list on earth that’s truly amazing sight to see.

1. Amazon Rain forest

South America

The Amazon Rainforest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometers (1.7 billion acres), though the forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometers (1.4 billion acres), located within nine nations.

The Amazon represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world. The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume, with a total flow greater than the top ten rivers worldwide combined.

 It accounts for approximately one-fifth of the total world river flow and has the biggest drainage basin on the planet. Not a single bridge crosses the Amazon.

2. Angel Falls

Venezuela

Falls is the highest waterfall in the world, at 1,002 m, and is located in the Canaima National Park in Bolivar State, along Venezuela’s border with Brazil.

It is more than 19 times higher than Niagara Falls. The uninterrupted descent of water falls 807 m.

3. Bay of Fundy

Canada

The Bay of Fundy is renowned for having the highest tides on the planet (16.2 meters or 53 feet). One hundred billion tones of sea water flows in and out of the Bay of Fundy twice daily – more water than the combined flow of all the world’s fresh water rivers. Fundy’s extreme tides create a dynamic and diverse marine ecosystem.

The Bay of Fundy is renowned for its coastal rock formations, extreme tidal effects (vertical, horizontal, rapids and bores) and sustainable coastal development. It is also a critical international feeding ground for migratory birds, a vibrant habitat for rare and endangered Right whales, one of the world’s most significant plant and animal fossil discovery regions.

The Bay of Fundy is located between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on North America’s east coast.

4. Black Forest

 Germany

Black Forest (Schwarzwald) is a wooded mountain range in southwester. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south

The highest peak is the mountain Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 meters. The region is almost rectangular with a length of 200 km and breadth of 60 km.

5. Cliffs of Moher

 Ireland

Located in county Clare, the Cliffs of Moher are amongst the most impressive places to see in Ireland.

The cliffs consist mainly of beds of Namurian shale and sandstone, with the oldest rocks being found at the bottom of the cliffs.

One can see 300 million year old river channels cutting through the base of the cliffs. There are many animals living on the cliffs, most of them birds.

6. Sundarbans Forest

Bangladesh & India

The Sundarbans delta, at the mouth of the Ganges river, is the largest mangrove forest in the world, spreading across parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.

The Sundarbans features a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests.

The area is known for its wide range of fauna, with the Royal Bengal tiger being the most famous, but also including many birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes.

7. Halong Bay

Vietnam

Halong Bay is located in Quáng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometer long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometers in size with 1969 islets.

Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks.

Another specific feature of Halong Bay is the abundance of lakes inside the limestone islands, for example, Dau Be island has six enclosed lakes. All these island lakes occupy drowned dolines within fengcong karst.

8. The Dead Sea

Jordan, Palestine & Israel

The Dead Sea is a salt lake between the West Bank/Palestine/Israel to the west and Jordan to the east.

At 420 meters below sea level, its shores are the lowest point on Earth that is on dry land. With 30 percent salinity, it is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean.

9. The Great Barrier Reef

Australia & Papua New Guinea

The Great Barrier Reef is the planet’s largest coral reef system, with some 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 km.

Approximately area is 344,400 square km. It is the biggest single structure made by living creatures and can be seen from outer space.

10. Kilimanjaro

Tanzania

With its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawensi, and Shira, Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive strato-volcano in north-eastern Tanzania

It is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising 4,600 m from its base, and includes the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters

There are major far from too many amazing spectacles of nature on this beautiful planet. In next article, try to introduce more!

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Most Venomous Cobras in the World

Most Venomous Cobras in the World

Cobras are one of the most dreaded and feared animals in the world because they are very venomous and deadly. A cobra is any of a number of species of poisonous snakes of the family elapidae that belongs to the genera Naja, Ophiopagus or Hemachatus. Cobras generally inhabit tropical and desert regions of Asia and Africa.

Ashe’s Spitting Cobra

Africa’s Naja ashei snake is not only one of the world’s newest snake species-it’s also the largest spitting cobra. This massive, aggressive, extremely venomous snake that can grow to more than 9 feet (274 centimeters) long-form a separate species.

Red Spitting Cobra

This cobra is native to Africa. They can spit venom up to 2 m through tiny apertures in the fangs. They can grow from 70 to 120 cm (2½-4 ft) in length and can vary in color from red to gray. It is a terrestrial snake, and nocturnal.

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is a type of cobra, native to Africa. It is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa, second only to the Mamba. This snake is a nervous and highly strung snake. When confronted at close quarters this snake can rear up to as much as two-thirds of its length, spread its long narrow hood and will readily “spit” in defense.

Ringhal or Rinkhal Cobra

Ringhal is also a spitting cobra. It is the smallest of the cobras reaching only about 1.2m or about 4 ft in length. It is a venomous elapid species found in parts of southern Africa. It is one of a group of cobras that has developed the ability to spit venom as a defense mechanism. Rinkhals are unique amongst African cobras in being ovoviviparous. They give birth to 20-35 young, but as many as 65 babies have been recorded. The Rinkhals is unique also, compared to cobras, as it has keeled scales.

Egyptian Cobra

It is commonly confused with the shouted cobra. The Egyptian cobra is the most common cobra in Africa and is responsible for many deaths there. Its range extends from the Sahara Desert to the Syrian Desert. The Egyptian cobra may grow to 5′-6′8” (1.5-2m) in length and specimens as long as 8 ft have been seen in some areas.

Philippine Cobra

This stock species of cobra is a very toxic snake native to the Philippines. They can be found in the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, Catanduanes and Masbate. Its average length is 1.70 m. It is locally called “ulupong” in Tagalog. Drop by drop, the Northern Philippine Cobra has the most potent venom of all the species in the cobra family.

King Cobra

King cobra is the world’s longest poisonous snake with an average 3.7m or 12 ft in length but is known to grow to 5.5m or 18 ft. they are found in the Philippines, Malaysia, Southern China, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh and Malay Peninsula. It feeds almost entirely on other snakes, even venomous ones, although it sometimes preys on small rodents and bird.

Asian Spectacled or Indian Cobra

This cobra is responsible for many deaths each year especially in India, where it is regarded with religious awe and seldom killed. It is associated with snake charming there. It is the most common species of cobra.

Black Cobra

The Black cobra, found in Pakistan, North India and Bangladesh, is generally considered to be a sub-species.

Forest Cobra

Forest cobra is a large, thick-bodied, black snake from the tropical and subtropical rain forests of Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. Considered by some to be the least dangerous of the African (Naja) Cobras, the bite of this snake, however, can be rapidly fatal without prompt intervention.

Monocled Cobra

Monocled cobra is the second most common cobra species and is widespread in Asia. It has a circular mark behind the hood unlike that of the spectacled Cobra. This cobra can be found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, NE India, Laos, N Malaysia, Southern China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Black-necked Spitting Cobra

This species of cobra is native to Egypt. The spitting cobra is capable of ejecting its venom from a distance of about 2.4 m or about 8 ft into the eyes of its victims. The venom causes temporary or permanent blindness and great pain. Despite their name, these snakes do not actually spit their venom. They spray the venom, using muscular contractions upon the venom glands.

Cape Cobra

The Cape Cobra is a moderately sized cobra inhabiting the arid regions of Southern Africa. It averages 4 feet (120cm) long but may grow to be 6 feet (180cm) long. The mortality rate in humans is 60% and death normally occurs 2-5 hours after being bitten and is usually as a result of respiratory failure due to the onset of paralysis. The snake is quick to strike and becomes aggressive if cornered, but given its space it is likely to retreat. It has the most potent venom of all African cobras. It is probably the snake with the highest fatality count in the Southern parts of South Africa. 

Chinese Cobra

The Chinese cobra is a species of cobra that lives in areas of Southeast Asia. The average adult length of a Chinese cobra is about 1.5 m, or five ft. They are usually dark brown or black, with widely spaced, lightly-colored bands around the body. Like other cobras, Chinese cobras have a marking resembling an eye on the back of the hood. The venom of the Chinese cobra is a powerful cobrotoxin b.

Central Asian Cobra

Central Asian Cobra is a species of venomous snake found in Central Asia. Like other cobras, this large snake spreads its “hood” as a warning to other animals. When alarmed, it rears up and widens its neck skin by altering the position of its ribs.

Among the most notable attributes of the Cobra are their powerful venom and hood that can enlarge. Here are some notably poisonous species of cobra.

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                                            World Famous Statues                           

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Statues have been created by man since the prehistory for all kinds of reasons and in all sizes. One of the first statues, a 29.6 cm (11.7 inches) high sculpture called the Lion Man, was created almost 32,000 years ago. The original Seven Wonders of the World included two statues: The Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Today, statues have been erected all over the world representing everything from religious deities, historical events and influential people.



1. Moai

Chile

The world famous Moai are monolithic statues located on Easter Island, one of the most isolated islands on Earth. The famous statues were carved by the Polynesian colonizers of the island, mostly between circa 1250 AD and 1500 AD. In addition to representing deceased ancestors, the moai may also have been regarded as the embodiment of powerful living or former chiefs. The tallest moai erected, called Paro, was almost 10 meters (33 ft) high and weighed 75 tonnes. The heaviest erected was a shorter but squatter moai weighing 86 tons and one unfinished sculpture, if completed, would have been approximately 21 meters (69 ft) tall with a weight of about 270 tons. The statues were till standing when Europeans first visited the island, but most would be cast down during later conflicts between clans. Today about 50 moai have been re-erected on Easter Island or museums elsewhere.

2. Christ the Redeemer

Brazil

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro. Located at the peak of the 700 meters (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain, it provides a sweeping panorama from the interior of Guanabara bay to the north, to Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas to the south. The statue stands 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 metres (31 ft) pedestal, and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It is one of the tallest of its kind in the world though the statue of Cristo de la Concordia in Bolivia is slightly taller. A symbol of Christianity, the famous statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil.

3. Statue of Liberty

United States

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to celebrate the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, stands upon Liberty Island and is one of the most famous symbols in the world. It represents a woman wearing a stola, a radiant crown and sandals, trampling a broken chain, carrying a torch in her raised right hand and a tabula ansata tablet. The construction of the statue was completed in France in July 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor the following year. From 1886 until the jet age, it was often one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants.

4. Great Sphinx

Egypt

Located at the Giza Plateau, The Great Sphinx is one of the largest and oldest statues in the world, but basic facts about it, such as who was the model for the face, when it was built, and by whom, are still debated. It is the largest monolith statue in the world although it is considerably smaller than the Pyramids around it. Despite conflicting evidence and viewpoints over the years, the traditional view held by modern Egyptologists at large remains that the Great Sphinx was built in approximately 2500 BC by the pharaoh Khafre, the supposed builder of the second pyramid at Giza.

 5. Buddha

Lanshan, China

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya in sitting posture. The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the confluence of three rivers, namely, Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River. The statue makes itself the most renowned scenic spot in Leshan City. Begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, Leshan Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story. Facing the river, the Buddha has symmetrical posture and looks which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. It is 71 meters (233 feet).

6. Mount Nemrut

Turkey

Nemrut is a 2,134 meter (7,001 ft) high mountain in southeastern Turkey, near the city of Adiyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues (8–9 m/26–30 ft high) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various.. Since their erection, the heads have toppled from the bodies and lay scattered throughout the site. The summit of Mount Nemrut provides a great view of the surrounding mountains. The main attraction is to watch the sunrise from the eastern terrace which gives the body less heads a beautiful orange hue and adds to the sense of mystery of the place.

7. Olmec Heads

Mexico

The Olmec were an ancient Pre-Columbian civilization living in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico, in what are roughly the modern-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco. The Olmec civilization flourished roughly from 1400 BC to about 400 BC. The most recognized aspects of the Olmec civilization are the enormous helmeted heads. The heads are thought to be portraits of rulers, perhaps dressed as ballplayers. No two heads are alike and the helmet-like headdresses are adorned with distinctive elements. There have been 17 colossal heads unearthed to date. The heads range in size from the Rancho La Cobata head, at 3.4 m high, to the pair at Tres Zapotes, at 1.47 m.

8. Mother Russia Statue

Russia

The Mother Russia statue, also called The Motherland Calls, is a famous statue in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad. When the memorial was dedicated in 1967 it was the tallest sculpture in the world, measuring 85 metres (279 feet) from the tip of its sword to the top of the plinth. The figure itself measures 52 metres (170 feet), and the sword 33 metres (108 feet). Two hundred steps, symbolizing the 200 days of the Battle of Stalingrad, lead from the bottom of the hill to the monument. The statue is currently leaning due to groundwater level changes causing movement of the foundations.

9. Lions of Delos

Greece

Located near Mykonos, the island of Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. The Terrace of the Lions was dedicated to Apollo by the people of Naxos shortly before 600 BC and had originally 9 to 12 marble guardian lions along the Sacred Way. Only 5 lions survived and from 3 lions fragments exists. The weather-battered originals were moved to the Archaeological Museum of Delos in 1999.

10. Little Mermaid

Denmark

The statue of The Little Mermaid sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour at Langelinie. Tourists visiting for the first time are often surprised by the relatively small size of the statue. The Little Mermaid statue is only 1.25 meters high and weighs around 175 kg. Designed by Edvard Eriksen, the statue was erected in 1913 to commemorate a play of the Little mermaid. The poor lady has lost her head several times but has each time been restored. Copenhagen officials announced that the statue may be moved further out in the harbour, as to avoid further vandalism and to prevent tourists from climbing onto it.

11. The Motherland, Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine

Kiev's statue of the Motherland, a memorial of the Great Patriotic War (World War II). The statue itself is 62 meters tall, the overall height is 102 meters.

12. Peter the Great

Moscow, Russia

The statue of Peter on the bank of the Moskva River is one of the tallest outdoor sculptures in the world.

13. Yellow Chinese emperors Huangdi and Yandi

 China

The second highest statue in the world is located in China and it’s of two ancient Yellow Chinese emperors Huangdi and Yandi. Its height is 103 meters.

The famous statues in this list were all indented to stand outside to face the elements, though some have been moved to a museum since their creation.

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