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Worlds Longest River Nile
The river Nile, running through the country of Egypt is the Worlds longest river. It is in fact the only main river running across the continent of Africa. It drains about 3,254,555 sq. km of the continent, which accounts for about 10 percent of the land. Besides Egypt, the other countries that are blessed with the river water are Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. This river has a length of 6,650 km. The river discharges its water in the Mediterranean Sea.
Posted on September 27, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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11TH Largest Island In Canada Vancouver Island Include Cities Port Alberni Parksville Campbell River
Vancouver Island points out to the big island that is situated in British Columbia, Canada. It is one among the other North American regions that has got its name from George Vancouver, who did the exploration of the Pacific coast of North America between 1791 and 1794. This island extends 460 kilometers lengthwise and is 80 kilometers wide.
Posted on January 05, 2009 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Ukraines Capital Kiev Beside Dnieper River Largest Ukrainian City
Ukraines capital is the city of Kiev. Kiev happens to be the largest city of Ukraine. Till April, 2007,the city of Kiev has the total population of 2.7 million and the density of 3,299 sq.km approximately. The name Kiev has also the alternative spelling of 'Kyiv', 'Kyyiv'. The city is situated in the north central part of the country besides the river Dnieper. Kiev city municipality has a website on this historical city that follows as ' http://www.kmr.gov.ua'.
Posted on December 26, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Silver Bridge Ohio River West Virginia
The Silver Bridge was located on the Ohio River. Point Pleasant, in West Virginia and the Gallipolis at Ohio were at the two opposite ends of the bridge. The bridge got its name from its silver colored shining aluminum body. It was based on suspension technology made up of eye bar chain.
Posted on December 19, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge Longest Bridge
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the longest bridge in the world extending upto 29,040 feet which is nearly 5.5 miles or 8.85 km. It constitutes the part of I-275 and US 19 which joins the St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County in Florida crossing the waters of Hillsborough County. The year 1982 marked the start of the building of the bridge which finally got constructed on the 7th February, 1987. It was accessible for transport on 20th April, 1987. The expenses incurred on it was rounded to about $244 million.
Posted on October 02, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Russian River In Northern California
The Russian River flows through areas like Northern California counties, which are Mendocino and Sonoma. It has its origin from the Laughlin Range, which is situated about 5 mi or 8 km to the east of Willits in the Mendocino County.
Posted on October 04, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Tappan Zee Bridge On Hudson River
The official name of the Tappan Zee Bridge is The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge. The name of the bridge was derived from various origins. The Tappan Indian tribe lived in the region prior to colonialism. Then the Dutch lived in New York in the 1600s and they referred to the Hudson River as zee. Thus the name Tappan Zee Bridge, but in mid 1990s, the bridge was re-dedicated to Malcolm Wilson who had been the Governor of New York state in 1974 and 1975. Since then, the official name of the bridge has been The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge.
Tappan Zee Bridge New York Hudson River
The Tappan Zee Bridge is a cantilever bridge which connects over the Hudson River in New York at its widest point. It is also known as Tappan Zee. The name of the bridge (and also the point in the river) comes from native Indian tribe Tappan originating from that area and Zee comes from Dutch language where it means sea.
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