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Forest

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                                      Forest The forest is a complex ecosystem consisting mainly of trees that buffer the earth and support a myriad of life forms.   The trees help create a special environment which, in turn, affects the kinds of animals and plants that can exist in the forest. Trees are an important component of the environment. They clean the air, cool it on hot days, conserve heat at night, and act as excellent sound absorbers. Plants provide a protective canopy that lessens the impact of raindrops on the soil, thereby reducing soil erosion. The layer of leaves that fall around the tree prevents runoff and allows the water to percolate into the soil. Roots help to hold the soil in place. Dead plants decompose to form humus, organic matter that holds the water and provides nutrients to the soil. Plants provide habitat to different types of organisms. Birds build their n...

world tour

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  1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument and it contains impressive remains from the 9th – 15th century Khmer Empire. Hosting more than two million visitors a year, this artistic masterpiece is one of the most-visited historical sites in the world. Tom Roche / shutterstock.com 2. Taj Mahal, India One of the most renowned attractions in the world, this ivory-white mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to hold the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It’s an amazing symbol of India’s history and you’ll experience Mughal architecture at its finest when you visit the Taj Mahal. Olena Tur / shutterstock.com 3. Great Barrier Reef, Australia The Great Barrier Reef is not only one of the most colorful places on Earth but also the planet’s largest coral reef system. This fascinating system is home to 400 kinds of coral, more than 900 islands, more than 2,000 types of plants, and even some endangered species of marine life lik...

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue

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  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue The statue is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with  a height of 182 metres (597 feet) . ... It was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, and was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2018, the 143rd anniversary of Sardar Patel's birth. Height:  182 meters (597 ft) Location:  Narmada Valley Kevadiya colony, N... Material:  Steel framing, reinforced by concrete ...

jaipur tour

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                                                                Pink city Jaipur  is the  capital  and the largest city of the Indian  state  of  Rajasthan . As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the  tenth most populous city  in the country. Jaipur is also known as the  Pink City , due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital  New Delhi . On 6 July 2019,  UNESCO  World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the "Pink City of India" among its  World Heritage Sites . Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the  Kacchawa    ruler  Jai Singh II ,  the ruler of  Amer , after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern In...