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Nepal Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Nepal, a small landlocked country in Southern Asia, is known for its diverse geography, rich culture, and natural wonders. Bordered by India and China, Nepal is a unique destination that offers…

Colorado

  Colorado State Information Capital: Denver Official Name: State of Colorado  Organized as a territory/republic: February 28, 1861 Entered Union (rank): August 1, 1876 (38th) Present…

Huron, Lake

(Encyclopedia) Huron, LakeHuron, Lakehy&oobreve;rˈänˌ [key], 23,010 sq mi (59,596 sq km), 206 mi (332 km) long and 183 mi (295 km) at its greatest width, between Ont., Canada, and Mich.; second…

Arapaho

(Encyclopedia) ArapahoArapahoərăpˈəhō [key], Native North Americans of the Plains whose language belongs to the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native American…

World Heritage Site

(Encyclopedia) World Heritage Site, a place of cultural or natural importance listed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The sites,…

Bald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species List

Conservation efforts help population of bald eagle increase from 400 to 10,000 over 40 years by Beth Rowen Bald Eagle Related Links Endangered and Threatened SpeciesJefferson MemorialFounding…

Our Top 5 Stories for the Week of September 13, 2021

It’s been a busy week, from the influx of migrants in Texas to the Taliban’s newly formed government. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top five stories…

How Old Is the Grand Canyon?

The Grand Canyon may be 10 million years older than we thought by Liz Olson Visit our Grand Canyon Slideshow.Photo of the Grand Canyon courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith…

National Memorials

Name and location Total acreageArkansas Post (Ark.) 746.88Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial (Va.) 27.91Chamizal (Tex.) 54.90Coronado (Ariz.) 4,750.22David Berger (Ohio)n.a.De Soto (…

Alaska Map Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of Alaska's geography, history, and culture. From the rugged terrain of Denali National Park to the bustling city of Anchorage, this quiz will take you on a journey…