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A mountain range is a chain of mountains bordered by highlands or separated from other mountains by passes or valleys. Individual mountains within the same mountain range do not necessarily have the same geology, though they often do; they may be a mix of different orogeny, for example volcanoes, uplifted mountains or fold mountains and may, therefore, be of different rock. The Himalaya Range contains the world's highest mountains on the Earth's surface; the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world's longest mountain range is Ocean Ridge, which runs seafloor of 5 oceans around the world, it's with a length of 65,000&_160;kilometres (40,400&_160;mi), and the total length of the system is 80,000&_160;kilometres (49,700&_160;mi). The Andes is the world's longest mountain range on the surface of continent, it's 7,000&_160;kilometres (4,300&_160;mi) in lenth. The Arctic Cordillera is the world's northernmost mountain system and contains the highest point in eastern North America. The mountain systems of the earth are characterized by a tree structure, that is, many mountain ranges have sub-ranges within them. It can be thought of as a parent-child relationship. For example, the Appalachian Mountains range is the parent of other ranges that comprise it, some of which are the White Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The White Mountains are a child of the Appalachians, and there are also children of the Whites, including the Sandwich Range and the Presidential Range. Further, the Presidential Range can be broken up into the Northern Presidential Range and Southern Presidential Range. For more information, see List of mountain ranges and Peakbagger Ranges Home Page. The position of mountains influence climate, such as rain or snow. When air masses move up and over mountains, the air cools producing orographic precipitation (rain or snow). As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms again (in accordance with the adiabatic lapse rate) and is drier, having been stripped of much of its moisture. Often, a rain shadow will affect the leeward side of a range. Mountains location also affects temperature. If the sun is shining from the east, then the eastern side of the mountain will receive sunlight and warmth, while the other side will be shaded and cooled, so certain ecosystems maintain different biological clocks depending on the location of a mountain.
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1. Nepal Trekking Tour
November 19, 2009
Nepal is a narrow, crescent-shaped country about the size of Florida, with a population of about 27 million. It lies north of India and south of Tibet, separated from it by the Himalayas, the youngest and highest mountain range in the world. It’s easy to get there if you don’t mind multi hours in the air and in airports changing planes. Getting to Kathmandu, the capital, from North America involves about 20 hours of flying time.
India is probably the only country that offers various categories of tourism. These include history tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism (ayurveda and othe... (read more)
Author: Alfred Patick
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2. A Closer Look at Summerlin
November 12, 2009
Designed to live as it looks good- Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community where families belonging to all walks of life are truly at home.Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, in the shadow of the Spring Mountain Range and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Summerlin is best known for its majestic surrounding and breath-taking scenery.
An abundance of parks, trails and golf courses come together with exceptional schools, houses of worship, cultural facilities, shopping centers, business parks and medical facilities along with over 150 model homes bui... (read more)
Author: Richard Hewitt
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3. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels - The Royal Chug to Mystic Land
November 06, 2009
Rajasthan, the land of chivalry and romance, boasts of immensely rich history and heritage. The largest state of India in terms of area, has a diverse landscape housing a large area of the great Thar Desert in the northwest; Aravali Range, one of world’s oldest mountain ranges bordering the northeast to southwest and large expanses of lush green pastures and forests in the east, nowadays preserved into world famous parks at Bharatpur, Ranthambore and Sariska. The erstwhile land of Rajputs traces its history from the Indus Valley Civilization as the ruins found near Kalibanga on the banks of G... (read more)
Author: harren lee
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4. Montblanc pens
November 01, 2009
‘Montblanc’. The name evokes a sense of grandeur, as it is the name of the highest mountain in Europe. The phrase means ‘white mountain’ in French. The name was adopted by the Simplo Filler Pen Company, which used to produce luxury pens in the Schanzen district of Hamburg. They adopted this name after the success of their range of pens of the same name.
Today, Montblanc pens have become the epitome of luxury writing instruments. They have become synonymous with fine writing and are considered an institution in themselves. Ever since the association of the Montbalnc pen company with the Ri... (read more)
Author: Alan Marshall
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5. The Aim to Build Very Beautiful Designs Cuckoo Clocks
October 27, 2009
The Black Forest is a wooded mountain range in southwestern Germany. Wood carving is a traditional industry in this region. There is a legend that is told over and over again that the cuckoo clock was invented by a Black Forest mechanic This has been found to be untrue. Cuckoo clock; get its name from the "cuckoo" tone sound that appears upon the hours. Every time when it sounds it gives an enjoyable and happy mood around. The first cuckoo clocks were made around 1730. Cuckoo clocks were so popular, when there was a thin message among people such that people living in different countries hardl... (read more)
Author: Sameer More
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6. You Are Not Alone When Trying to Get Debt Help
October 26, 2009
When you are facing a mountain of bills it’s easy to start feeling like you are alone. The cold hard truth is, it is hard to get out of debt. That said, you need to keep in mind that you are not alone. Not only are there many others in the same position as you are, there are a wide range of debt help resources available to help. Just getting started is a big part of moving from over loaded with debt to becoming debt free. The most difficult part of creating a plan for getting debt help is figuring out where to begin. The first step is to get it clearly in your mind why you are doing this. ... (read more)
Author: Dave Nalin
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7. Explore Rajasthan While Trip to India - Get the Beauty of India in Rajasthan
October 26, 2009
India is the land of different colors and vibrant beauty. If you desire to get the essence of attractiveness of India, you must visit to Rajasthan because there is no other place like Rajasthan. It is multi-colored, exciting, extremely romantic & simply irresistible place to explore. Rajasthan is located in northwest India and escorted by Thar Desert and the very famous Aravali mountain range. Visit to Rajasthan is really regarded as to be the spirit of India Tourism. Tour Adviser provides you Golden Triangle Tour Package. So, to explore the famous attractions in India you can choose Golden Tr... (read more)
Author: Devendra Sharma
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8. Riding High - Gainesville Bike Shops
October 22, 2009
Gainesville is a heavenly place for bikers. The strikingly impressive terrain along with the beautiful hills and enchanting landscape is a dream ride for a biker. No wonder then that this place in Florida is booming with all sorts of bikes. Gainesville bike shops have all the normal and exclusive range of bikes for different purposes. If you yearn for a mountain ride then there is a mountain bike. And if you happen to want a cruise bike or an electric one then even that can be supplied. The famous leading brand names in the manufacture of bikes make sure that they are on display at gainesvill... (read more)
Author: Alwin Ford
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9. Kruger National Park
October 21, 2009
South Africa has dedicated more than three million hectares of its total land mass to the conservation of its natural heritage. You will see a great variety of habitats and wildlife when you visit these amazing sites.
The Kruger National Park was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of South Africa. Most of the park is grass and bush covered plains. The border with Mozambique is marked by the Lebombo mountain range. Many rivers, like the Limpopo, Letaba, Olifants, Timbavati, Sabie and Crocodile River chop up the Kruger National Park into territories.
Winter season in the Kruge... (read more)
Author: Alfred Patick
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