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Coordinates 45°0'0?S, 0°0'0?EThe Southern Hemisphere[1] is the half of a planet that is south of the equator—the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball'. It is also that half of the celestial sphere south of the celestial equator. Earth's southern hemisphere contains four continents (Antarctica, Australia, most of South America, and parts of Africa), and four oceans (South Atlantic, Indian, South Pacific, and Southern). Several islands off the Asian continental mainland are also in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to the tilt of Earth's rotation relative to the Sun and the ecliptic plane, Summer is December 21 through March 21 and winter is June 21 through to September 21. In the southern hemisphere the sun passes from east to west through the north, although north of the Tropic of Capricorn the mean sun can be directly overhead or due south at midday. The sun rotating through the north causes an apparent right-left trajectory through the sky unlike the left-right motion of the sun when seen from the northern hemisphere as it passes through the southern sky. Sun-cast shadows turn anticlockwise through the day (sun dials have the hours in reverse). Hurricanes and tropical storms spin clockwise in the southern hemisphere (as opposed to counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere) due to the Coriolis effect.
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1. Hot Secrets About Melbourne CBD Hotel
August 13, 2008
To the best of everyone's knowledge there need to be two hot things in a hotel. The first is obviously the food and the second optimum facilities in a package deal. Melbourne CBD hotels could be classified according to their pricing, facilities offered and proximity to transport such as the airport. Melbourne CBD is famous for fashion, gardens, and as a paradise of food-lovers. The latest trends in arts and fashion, magnificent gardens, and Australia's best dining can be enjoyed in Melbourne. Australia being in the southern hemisphere, winter is in June, July and August. During this time... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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2. Summer Snowshine - Cool Ski Holidays
June 23, 2008
Can't wait until next winter to go skiing again? Then head to the southern hemisphere this summer to experience glistening, beautiful snow in breathtaking locations. There's something magical about landing in the snow when it's summer back home, and the beautiful, postcard-style scenery can provide some incredible experiences for first-time skiers or old hands. Snow holidays give a new dimension to traditional resort vacations. Normally, one might expect to hit the beach on a break rather than hitting the slopes, but spending summer in an Argentinean winter makes for an unforgettable hol... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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3. These Is What You Should Know About The Funnel Web Spider
May 12, 2008
The funnel web spider is normally found in the southern hemisphere, particularly Australia, both in coastal and highland areas. Though the generic name of the funnel web spider is used most of the time, it includes no less than thirty-six species that live both on land and in trees. The favorite habitat of the funnel web spider consists of the moist area under rocks, crevices, rotten trees, holes and tree bark. For the funnel web spider varieties that live in gardens, shrubs are the perfect place to make their nests. There is plenty of room to make the silk lines for their burrow: these thread... (read more)
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
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4. Guide To a Sailing Charter in Australia
March 11, 2008
From the nice coasts around Melbourne and Tasmania to the picturesque harbors around Sydney, the tropical Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef of Queensland - Australia has everything a sailor could wish for.
The nice but small country of Commonwealth of Australia is found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is %considered to be% the smallest continent in the world and composed of other neighboring islets including Tasmania and Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Australia is also surrounded with other well-known spots such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Van... (read more)
Author: D. Browall
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5. Are you considering plastic surgery in the Melbourne area?
February 10, 2008
Melbourne is a beautiful city, with wonderful sights, and lots of beautiful people. If you feel that maybe you could, with a little help, become one of those beautiful people. Perhaps, plastic surgery is the answer for you.
These days you don't have too fly all the way out to Hollywood to receive first-class, professional, and high-quality, plastic surgery treatment, it is available right here, in Melbourne, provided by some of the finest surgeons, in the southern hemisphere.
There are many very simple, and straightforward procedures, that although not major surgical operations can ... (read more)
Author: Mac Wheeler
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6. Wildlife in India- Explore The Rich Diversity of Flora and Fauna
January 14, 2008
India is the large country with diverse landscapes with extremes on the land limits. India lies on the southern hemisphere with surrounded by almost on three sides. On the north of India, it has one of the mightiest mountain range, The Himalayas. On the other hand, India has a long coastline ranging up to 7000km. This diversity in landforms is also blessed with diversity of flora and fauna in India. India is characterized with unique richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife. India’s dense forest reserves are the perfect abode for its equally dense wildlife which includes abo... (read more)
Author: jadiete collins
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7. Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production PLUS Southern Hemisphere grape supply and wine
January 02, 2008
Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production has been packaged with our corresponding report on Southern Hemisphere grape and wine production to provide you with a comprehensive insight into both markets for the special price of £592 (single-user licence) or £1776 (multi-user licence). This saves you nearly £200 (single-user) or £600 (multi-user) and means you buy one and get the other half price!
Northern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production (selected regions) – forecasts to 2011
The wine industry within the Northern Hemisphere is faced with a host of challenges fo... (read more)
Author: Bharat Book Bureau
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8. You Can Purchase And Offer Men's Shell Necklaces As Souvenirs Of A Special Holiday
December 17, 2007
From the present day decorative function of men's shell necklaces that are sold all over the world to the ritual use specific to many cultural communities there is definitely a huge difference. Most men's shell necklaces are tight fitting and worn pretty high around the neck; however, they are usually popular on most islands in the Southern hemisphere where they used to be part of the native lifestyle. Men's shell necklaces were the clear indication for belonging to a tribe, a family or a group of natives in a certain geographical area. Besides the decorative function, such body jewelry often... (read more)
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
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9. The Commonwealth of Australia
December 10, 2007
Lots of wonderful and interesting holiday destinations can be found. One of the most popular ones is the Commonwealth of Australia. This country that is situated in the southern hemisphere is not only known as the world’s smallest continent but also famous for its exceptional culture as well as for its unique flora and fauna. However, Australia that is also often called Down Under does not only consist of its mainland. Furthermore there are some islands that belong to that continent. Next to the major island of Tasmania lots of other islands that are situated in the Indian as well as in the P... (read more)
Author: Torsten Maue
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10. More Tropical Weather With Us
December 02, 2007
When you receive the Seal you will want to take better care of the earth. And you will notice signs that the earth is sick--signs like the newest indication that climate change is rapidly happening, the expansion of the tropics.
The tropical belt of the earth has expanded over the last quarter of a century, as measured by the tropical atmosphere. There could be another explanation than pollution, but the change is quickly happening.
El Nino is an ocean-atmosphere oscillation that happens around Christmas time in the Pacific Ocean in the southern hemisphere. El Nino may have be... (read more)
Author: Jason Witt
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11. Welcome to Guild Investment Management Inc.
November 27, 2007
This is a season of reflection with the harvests in the northern hemisphere and the planting season in the southern hemisphere. We are thus reflecting and wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your confidence, friendship, and readership. HOW WE GOT HERE AND WHERE WE ARE HEADED Every so often it is our policy to review the history of what brought us here to this place in world economic history and thus to see what the economic and stock market future holds. 1. In 1989, The Berlin wall fell and the Soviet Union collapsed. It turned out that the Soviet Union was a m... (read more)
Author: Monty Guild
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12. Meditating in New Zealand (Part 1 of 6)
November 19, 2007
Janet was living at Amaravati, a Buddhist monastery in the UK with a branch monastery in New Zealand, and that's where I was headed; New Zealand, a perfect place to train. I would support Janet by training in the same monastic tradition as hers, except that I would be safely a half-world away!
Before I left for the Southern Hemisphere, however, I needed a place to practice for awhile, to get back on track, and I knew the perfect place; at Bhante Gunaratana's monastery outside of Washington, DC. The Bhavana Society (bhavana in Pali translates as mental development) is tucked away in t... (read more)
Author: e. Raymond Rock
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13. Armidale Women's Comedy Festival
November 05, 2007
Prepare yourself for a non-stop laughter as Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival performs on Oct 27 to 30. Now is your chance to experience watching Armidale’s rural stage show staged by world class comedians! Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival, the only women’s comedy festival in the southern hemisphere will feature entertaining comedy physical theatre acts that everyone will surely enjoy. With a production titled “What the Frock Do We Know…Now,” The event showcases several local women along with national acts. Friday and Saturday are allotted for the main events with Gala Comedy show on Saturda... (read more)
Author: sarah miller
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14. Where in the World?
July 22, 2007
Where in the world? How many clues do you need to guess where in the world this place is .. .. ..
Clue 1. The Government gives you $1000 for your personal pension plan?
Clue 2. It is one of the top ten emigration destinations in the world?
Clue 3. It is the first country in the world to see the new day each day
Clue 4. It has the tallest building on the southern hemisphere.
The answer is at the bottom of this article!
If you still haven't guessed then you should join the forum with the answers! For General business information and topical news is presented... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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15. Living in New Zealand - Climate, Language
April 26, 2007
Climate
New Zealand's climate varies between warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas. Because New Zealand lies in the Southern Hemisphere, the average temperature decreases as you travel south. In summer, the mean maximum temperature ranges between 20 and 30ºC and in winter from 10 to 15ºC. The far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10°C in winter. Most of the country does lie close to the coast, which means mild temperature... (read more)
Author: Gordon Chong
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16. Africa Swaziland - culture and traditions flourish alongside some modern luxury.
March 03, 2007
Swaziland is a tiny mountainous Kingdom, sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique, has been dubbed the 'Switzerland of Africa'. African culture and traditions flourish here alongside some modern luxury hotels and excellent wildlife reserves. Swaziland is the smallest country in the southern hemisphere, but it has a big heart despite its depressed economy. The capital, Mbabane, lies at the northern end of the lush Ezulwini Valley: a small, unpretentious town that caters well for tourists. Among the country's main attractions are Mlilwane, a well-established game sanctuary; the magnificent... (read more)
Author: Gerald Crawford
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