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Georgia

Capital: Atlanta   Official Name: State of Georgia Organized as a territory: April 24, 1802 Entered Union (rank): January 2, 1788 (4th) Present constitution adopted: 1983 State abbreviation/…

Caribbean Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Caribbean islands is a region located east of Central America in the Caribbean Sea, and has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 15th century. The area consists of over 700 islands,…

15 Texas Landmarks: Natural, Manmade, and Historic

Top of Page Source: iStockTexas is huge. In fact, it’s the largest state by area at 695km2 and home to Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas which all make the top 10 most populated cities in the USA.…

race

(Encyclopedia) race, one of the group of populations regarded as constituting humanity. The differences that have historically determined the classification into races are predominantly physical…

desert

(Encyclopedia) desert, arid region, usually partly covered by sand, having scanty vegetation or sometimes almost none, and capable of supporting only a limited and specially adapted animal population…

reptile

(Encyclopedia) reptile, name for the dry-skinned, usually scaly, cold-blooded vertebrates (see Chordata) of the order Reptilia. Reptiles are found in a variety of habitats throughout the warm and…

wildlife refuge

(Encyclopedia) wildlife refuge, haven or sanctuary for animals; an area of land or of land and water set aside and maintained, usually by government or private organization, for the preservation and…

Oceans and Seas

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWater is arguably one of the most important substances on Earth, essential not only for flora and fauna, but for sustaining human life. As such, waterways are crucial…