Longest River in the World: The Nile
From the sacred springs of Lake Victoria in East Africa to the glittering sands of Egypt’s Mediterranean delta, the Nile
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Landforms & Water
Rivers, lakes, seas, coasts, mountains, valleys, deserts, and more—concise explainers and case studies with maps, cross-sections, and quick facts.
Lake Akna (Kotayk)
Lake Akna (Armenian: Ակնա;) is a crater lake situated in the eastern part of the Kotayk Province in Armenia, lying within
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Lake Geneva: History, Geography, and Highlights
Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman, is a substantial body of water situated on the northern side of the Alps, straddling the
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List of Lakes in Armenia: Locations, Sizes, and Provinces
Armenia, a country with rich geographical diversity, hosts a variety of lakes, ranging from vast bodies of water to smaller
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Yerevan Lake: Engineering and Urban Hydrology
Yerevan Lake (Երևանյան լիճ, Yerevanyan lich) is the capital’s artificial reservoir tucked between Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit districts. Built in the
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Vorotan Cascade
The Vorotan Cascade, also known as the ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, is a significant hydroelectric complex situated on the Vorotan River in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
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Lake Sevan: Armenia’s Largest Lake
Imagine a turquoise sea set on a mountain plateau: that’s Lake Sevan in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. Ringed by volcanic ranges
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Lake Lessing
Lake Lessing (Armenian: Լեսինգ (լիճ)) is a noteworthy natural lake situated in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia. Positioned on the eastern
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Akhurian Reservoir
The Akhurian Reservoir, also known as Arpaçay Baraj Gölü in Turkish and Ախուրյանի ջրամբար in Armenian, is a significant hydrological
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Mount Vinson – Highest Mountain in Antarctica
In Antarctica’s far interior, a white wall rises above endless ice: Mount Vinson, the continent’s roof at 16,050 feet (4,892
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