Aral Sea Continues to Shrink
Once the fourth-largest inland water body in the world, the Aral Sea shrank again in 2013
Where is the Only Area in Europe Where no Borders Exist?
Lake Constance’s shoreline touches three different countries: Germany to the north, Switzerland to the south and Austria at its eastern end. The water body itself contains no borders since there is no legally binding agreement between the three countries.
Aralkum Desert: The World’s Newest Desert
Replacing the shrinking areas of the Aral Sea, the Aralkum Desert is located in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, making it the world’s youngest desert.
How Rivers Change the Landscape
Rivers twist and turn, shaping the environment around them just as the physical geography of the surrounding landscape shapes them.
Zayre River or Congo River
The Zayre River (also known as Congo River) is the largest river in Central Africa. Has a length of 2,920 miles, making it the second … Read more