Geography Of The World

Lakes

Lake Manitoba

Lake Manitoba is primarily a fishing lake, known for its newer efforts in a sustainable fishing industry due to its history of unsustainable harvest patterns.

Lakes

Lake Chilwa

Characterized by swamp and mixed savanna vegetation, the lake is a shallow freshwater expanse fed by perennial sources..

Lakes

Lake Gatun

The central part of Panama hosts Gatun Lake, an artificial lake that spans approximately 166 square miles (430 square kilometers),

Lakes

Lake Abbe

Sometimes called Lake Abhe Bad, the lake exists on both sides of the Ethiopia and Djibouti border in the Afar Depression.

Rivers

Kemi River

Known as Kemijoki in Finnish, the Kemi River is the longest river in Finland. Flowing southwest through the country, it covers a distance of around 340 miles.

Straits

Korea Strait

The Korea Strait is a large, sparkling body of water, 300 feet at its deepest point, that fills the gap between South Korea and Japan.

Seas

Koro Sea

In the Pacific Ocean, and located off the coast of the Fiji islands, the Koro Sea is a beautiful body of water, with coral reefs and surrounded by islands.

Geography

A Misconception About Each Of The 50 States

Explore the 50 states of America and debunk common myths. From Alabama to Wyoming, we set the record straight on each state's most enduring misconception.

Gulfs

Kyparissia Gulf

Greece is well known as a popular tourist destination. One of the most beautiful places to visit in Greece is the Gulf of Kyparissia.

Straits

La Pérouse Strait

The La Perouse Strait borders the southern part of the Russian island of Sakhalin and the Japanese island of Hokkaido and flows into the Sea of Okhotsk.

Lakes

Lake Balkhash

Lake Balkash is the fifteenth-largest lake in the world and the second-largest saline lake. This crescent-shaped lake is located in southeast Kazakhstan.

Lakes

Lake Abaya

Lake Abaya is one of the largest lakes in Ethiopia, spanning 449 square miles, and sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet in the Main Ethiopian Rift.

Lakes

Lake Assal

Lake Assal is one of the saltiest lakes in the world and is the lowest point in Africa, making it inhospitable to marine life as well as recreation.

Lakes

Lake Guiers

The Lac de Guiers, or Lake Guiers, is the only lake in Senegal. This lake is the primary water source for the country and provides 50 km of fertile shores.

Rivers

Akanyura River

The Akanyura River flows in Rwanda and is surrounded by lush trees and swamps, the river is important for both people and wildlife in the area.

Rivers

Komoe River

The 759-km-long Komoé River forms part of the border between Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast in West Africa, stopping short before entering the Ivory Coast.

Gulfs

Kandalaksha Gulf

The Kandalaksha Gulf is one of the major gulfs in the White Sea. Located on Russia's northwestern coast, it is important for both humans and the environment.

Geography

The Lowest Point In Every US State

Lower points of the U.S. should not be overlooked when making travel plans - they provide equally fantastic views of some of the finest lakes in the country.

Rivers

Kasai River

Spanning multiple countries in the region of Central Africa, the Kasai river boasts an immense length of more than 2,000 km.

Seas

Laccadive Sea

The Laccadive Sea, the anglicized name of the Lakshadweep Sea is a body of water, and part of the Indian Ocean, near the southwestern coast of India.

Rivers

Cuango River

he river is vital for agriculture, hydroelectricity, transportation, trade, and economic advancement across the region through which it flows.

Rivers

Kura River

The largest river in Transcaucasia, which encompasses the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, is the Kura River.

Geography

East African Rift

The East African Rift (EAR) is an extensive, intra-continental lowland region that is being slowly split by tectonic activity.

Rivers

Kuban River

The importance, role, and rich history of this river is a beautiful example of the synergistic relationship between nature and civilization in Eurasia.

Bays

Kattegat Bay

The bay forms a bridge between the Baltic and North Seas and is not just a geographical beauty but an area known for its historical and cultural significance.

Rivers

Kennebec River

Maine’s Kennebec Valley is home to cities, riverside towns, and lakeside communities along the shores of the Kennebec River.

Straits

Kara Strait

The Kara Strait is a water channel that connects the Kara and Barents Seas in northern Russia. The 35-mile-wide body of water is also known as the Kara Gates.

Bays

Brunei Bay

Ancient mangrove forests, millions of years old, still occupy many parts of the brackish mudflats along the shoreline, alongside traditional fishing villages.

Rivers

Kaduna River

Named after the Hausa word for “crocodiles,” the Kaduna River is a magnificent body of water nestled within Nigeria, spanning more than 500kms.

Bays

Kiel Bay

Kiel Bay is a broad extension of the Baltic Sea that is bounded by the shores of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany and the islands of Denmark.

Geography

Where is the Lowest Point in the World?

The Dead Sea, also known as the Sea of Death, Sea of Salt, and Sea of the Arabah, is the world's lowest point on Earth.

Geography

7 Major Tectonic Plates

Below, we will consider what exactly tectonic plates are, where the largest plates can be found on Earth, and how plates interact with each other.

Gulfs

Khatanga Gulf

One such significant gulf is the Khatanga Gulf, located in the southwestern portion of the Laptev Sea on the eastern side of the Taymyr Peninsula.

Rivers

Kentucky River

The headwaters of the Kentucky River are fed by the runoff of Pine Mountain in southeastern Kentucky, in the Cumberland Plateau region.

Rivers

Iguazu River

While this gorgeous body of water is known mainly for the majestic Iguazu Falls, it is also one of South America’s most significant rivers.

Geography

Tropic of Cancer

The Tropic of Cancer is the latitudinal line that marks the farthest northern latitude at which place the sun appears to turn after reaching its declination.

Geography

Tropic of Capricorn

This article discusses what the Tropic of Capricorn is, its history and significance throughout time as well as today.

Bays

Cardigan Bay

Cardigan Bay's waters gently spill over onto the Wales coastline, indenting the stretch between Bardsey Island and Strumble Head.

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