More than 80% of Greenland is covered with eternal ice. On this largest island in the world, stretching from north to south for more than 2,600 km (from Cape Morris Jasep at 83 ° 39 'N to Cape Farvel at 59 ° 46' N) and from the west to east - by 1 200 km and covering an area of 2 176 thousand square meters. km, only narrow coastal areas are free of ice. The Greenland glacier covers an area of 1,800 thousand sq. kilometers.
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Anyone who had at least once to travel from Simferopol to Alushta could not help but pay attention to the picturesque mountain range, which suddenly opens up before the eyes of the traveler, right behind the Angarsk pass. When the road starts to decline, you can see the Demerdzhi massif to the left of it. Its top is called Demerdzhi-yayla, the highest point of which reaches a height of 1359 m. The southern and western extremities of the mountain are grandiose cliffs with a pile of rocks and stone chaos. Below the slopes of Demerdzhi are covered with forests, gardens, vineyards, lavender and tobacco plantations. Especially large forests surrounded the Demerdzhi massif from the north and east.
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Among the memorable places in central Russia there are also small villages, suburbs, which are also dear to the heart of the Russian people.
If you happen to be in Vladimir, take your time, find a few hours to devote to the ancient village of Bogolyubov, which is located 10 kilometers east of Vladimir. You can take a trolleybus to the eastern end of the city and then walk a few kilometers on foot, or take a bus that goes from the bus station from the station square.
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Who doesn't love new cookware? In the everyday life of the peoples of Uzbekistan and Central Asia, the acquisition of new dishes is a whole custom, even a condition, for example, a wedding ceremony. When a girl is given in marriage, her relatives bring a different gift a day or two before the wedding ceramic dishes: half a dozen bowls, cups, a couple of dishes for pilaf, two or three teapots. Of course, the dishes should be not only comfortable, but also, like clothes or music, beautiful, so that the holiday of the soul is imprinted for a long time.
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In ancient times, one of the Croatian bans (ban is a leader, ruler, sometimes the king's deputy) led his army along the edge where the city now stands. There was a hot, debilitating drought. The warriors suffered from agonizing thirst. At a halt, the ban thrust his sword into the ground, and a fountain of cold water suddenly gushed out of it. Ban called his army to the source of salvation, exclaiming: "Rake it!" And the warriors - some with a helmet, some with their palms - began to “rake in” and drink life-giving moisture. From there, allegedly, the name of the city is Zagreb. So the legend says. However, according to another Croatian version, "zagreb" in the old Croatian language meant a mound (that which was "raked up"), a fortification, a hill fort. It is possible that the name of the city came from the fortified settlement for the first time ...
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Those who have not been to Antarctica usually think that "everything is white, one ice and snow". But this is not true. The sixth continent is colorful in its own way.
I remember the first meeting with the southern land. Early in the morning I went out on deck.It was overcast, heavy clouds hung over the ship, but a light yellowish stripe was burning directly on the course, in the south. |
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"Switzerland is paradise!" This is how Elizabeth II expressed herself after her visit to this wonderful country. A fabulous landscape, an abundance of crystal clear lakes and mountains with snow-capped peaks make the soul tremble with delight.
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Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda, covers an area of only 180 acres, or approximately 86 hectares. You can get around it without missing a single street, about three hours.
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We are somehow used to imagining the desert as empty. Bare hills of sand, empty horizon, empty sky without a single cloud. And if there is something alive there, then there is little joy in it. Under the roots are scorpions with venomous, segmented tails, upturned like cocked cocks.
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It is difficult to say at what time of the year Divnogorsk is more attractive; in the summer, when, with the clear eyes of his new high-rise buildings, he admires the heroic chest of the strongman Yenisei through the tops of century-old pines; in winter, shrouded in a frosty haze, with trench streets dug in deep snow, going one above the other along the steep Yenisei coast.
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Bahrain is the only island Arab sheikhity located off the coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Persian Gulf. It is commonly called the country of pearls and oil. But this definition is too sparse.
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The last miles of the Mediterranean Sea remained astern. We entered the Strait of Gibraltar. It connects the sea with the Atlantic Ocean. In a grayish-blue haze, as if straight out of the water, the famous "Pillars of Hercules" rose.
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Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock, Uluru), lying in the center of Australia, 320 kilometers south-west of the city of Springs, is the largest in the world. Its circumference reaches over 8 kilometers and its height is 350 meters. It can only be climbed from the north side.
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Our plane, having covered the distance from Moscow to London in three hours and giving them back to us completely, due to the difference in standard time, landed at the airfield.
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In the distant past, the Urals were called "Stone". You will climb to the top of the mountain, you will see the mountain ranges to the very horizon. To the east of them is Asia, to the west is Europe. At the very heart of the Urals - Sverdlovsk - there is an obelisk dividing two parts of the world. Every year tourists gather near it for the traditional rally "Europe - Asia".
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The Elbrus, Teberda, Dombay regions are famous for their excellent slopes for skiing. Clean mountain air, pristine snow cover and an abundance of sun make the rest here healthy and fulfilling. And even those who still do not know how to ski come here to enjoy the incomparable beauty of these places. |
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Myanmar and Laos are the countries of Southeast Asia that can be called unexplored for tourists from Europe.
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When it comes to holidays in Turkey, many associate with sunny hot beaches, clean sea water and all-inclusive service.
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The enchanting and alluring smell of freedom in its pre-revolutionary manifestation attracts many tourists to Cuba. Despite the considerable cost of recreation, the island of freedom is visited by married couples and single people, young people and middle-aged tourists.
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Traveling in India is a pleasure. This amazing country, which is very popular among travelers who want to learn new things, touch antiquity, feel part of the universe, reconsider their views on life and just have a good rest.
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Argentina is the custodian of many of the "southernmost" specimens on planet Earth.First of all, here is the southernmost city on the globe - Ushuaia.
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Every parent dreams of sending their child to a good rest during the holidays. Those who have already visited domestic camps dream of a trip to a camp abroad, so that the child broadens his horizons, has a good rest and has a good time.
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Traveling to different countries, the idea of them will be incomplete if you are limited only to natural beauty, historical sights and shopping. Any country is, first of all, people, their life, way of life and culture.
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People make legends about everything that does not fit into the ordinary understanding of a person. So it happened with the Curonian Spit, which, in the opinion of the Baltic tribe who once lived in this place, was created specifically to facilitate their harsh life.
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Greece is famous for its culture, tourism, friendly people, gentle sea, and of course it can offer an unforgettable vacation for travelers. In addition, Greece can offer a vacation on the islands, which has many differences compared to a vacation on the continental coast.
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When it comes to holidays in Croatia, it just so happens that the fastest that comes to mind is the Adriatic coast. But in this country there are also other places that are no less attractive for recreation. For example, the unique Plitvice Lakes.
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For some people, the beginning of autumn is the beginning of working days and the end of vacation, but for others, this time, on the contrary, means rest, and they believe that this is the most favorable time for this.
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There is nothing better than watching the sunset on the seashore with a glass in hand. We will tell you about a dozen beach cafes in Europe where you can sit down for the whole day.
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If you are tired of the smell of exhaust fumes, rubbish on the roadside and greasy food, go to Sweden. Fans of a healthy lifestyle who are obsessed with the environment live here.
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