How would you find out the subject of a map? The title tells the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information is shown. The compass rose shows directions: north, south, east, and west. Symbols represent such items as capital cities and natural resources. The map legend explains what the symbols […]

Why do mapmakers divide our planet into hemispheres? The Equator, or line of 0 degrees latitude, divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. There are differences in the climates of the Northern and Southern hemispheres because of the Earth’s seasonal tilt toward and away from the sun. How do geographers divide the earth? […]

In what region of Africa were the kingdoms of Ghana Mali and Songhai located? West Africa How did geography contribute to the rise of Ghana Mali and Songhai? Explanation: Geography contributed greatly to the emergence of these three countries because the sources of salt and gold deposits were abundant, which ultimately favored the creation of […]

Is Centrepoint tower taller than the Eiffel Tower? Uluru is 348 metres at its tallest point – 43 metres higher than Sydney’s Centrepoint Tower, 24 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower, and just 33 metres lower than the Empire State Building. How tall is Westfield Tower Sydney? 1,001′ Which is taller Eiffel Tower or Sydney […]

Which country is called the Pearl of the Orient? the Philippines Which city in India is known as Pearl of the Orient? Kerala: Pearl of the orient. Why is it called Pearl of the Orient? It is actually called as “The Pearl of the Orient Seas”. Why did those countries tried to conquer Philippines? It […]

How was the Chaco Canyon made? Between AD 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancestral Puebloans. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings ever built in North America until the 19th century. What is special about […]

What is the opposite side of Australia? The antipodes of Australia are in the North Atlantic Ocean, while parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are antipodal to New Zealand. Approximately 15% of land territory is antipodal to other land, representing approximately 4.4% of Earth’s surface. What is on the opposite side of the world from […]

What is unique about Kruger National Park? Firstly, did you know that the Kruger National Park is the largest game reserves in Africa? It spans across 19,633 square kilometers. That’s just smaller than the size of Belgium! The Kruger National Park is home to over 12,000 elephants, 27,000 African Buffalo, 1,000 leopards and lots of […]

Which are the 5 largest cities in Europe? The Top 10 Largest European Cities Istanbul (Turkey) – 11,4 million inhabitants. Moscow (Russia) – 10,5 million inhabitants. London (England) – 7,6 million inhabitants. St. Ankara (Turkey) – 3,9 million inhabitants. Berlin (Germany) – 3,4 million inhabitants. Madrid (Spain) – 3,2 million inhabitants. Rome (Italy) – 2,9 […]

What season is it in Spain in November? November to February — Winter / Ski Season Winter is low season in Spain for a number of reasons. South of Spain becomes rather deserted, especially since the temperature starts dripping. The weather in central Spain is pleasant – the warmest compared to the rest of the […]