Waterfalls view

A waterfall is an area where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops in the course of a stream or river. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.

Waterfalls are also called cascades. The process of erosion, the wearing away of earth, plays an important part in the formation of waterfalls.

 A waterfall may also be termed a falls or sometimes a cataract, the latter designation being most common when large volumes of water are involved. Waterfalls of small height and lesser steepness are called cascades; this term is often applied to a series of small falls along a river.

 As they flow into the different rivers, waterfalls purify the water. Purification of water helps the different aqua life to live through provision of oxygen. ... Waterfalls also help in turning waste that runs in the water into nutrients which help plants to grow.

Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

1. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil. Rainbow over Iguazu Falls. ...
2. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia. Victoria Falls. ...
3. Havasu Falls, Arizona, USA. Havasu Falls. ...
4. Angel Falls, Venezuela. Angel Falls. ...
5. Niagara Falls, USA/Canada. Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. ...
6. Dudhsagar Falls, India. ...
7. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana. ...
8. Yosemite Falls, California, USA.

 Despite being relatively low on the list of the world's largest falls, Niagara Falls is undoubtedly the best known waterfall on the planet. ... At 3,950 feet wide, it's far from the largest waterfall around, but it is the falls with the largest volume of water traveling through it.

 A plunge pool (or plunge basin or waterfall lake) is a deep depression in a stream bed at the base of a waterfall or shut-in. It is created by the erosional forces of cascading water on the rocks at formation's base where the water impacts.

 In Hinduism, water generally has a special place as it is considered to have spiritual cleansing powers and is sacred. The waterfall symbol in particular can mean that severe disappointment will make you wiser. ... Waterfalls often relate to a great release of emotion, rejuvenation and renewal of spirit.

 

India tourist places

 

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world.

The Indian summer monsoon typically lasts from June-September (Fig. 58d), with large areas of western and central India receiving more than 90% of their total annual precipitation during the period, and southern and northwestern India receiving 50%-75% of their total annual rainfall.

 India has been placed at 60 of 64 countries on safety and security. India has been ranked as the fifth most dangerous country in the world for expats. In a survey — Expat Insider 2019 — that covered and interviewed people who live and work abroad, India has been placed at 60 of 64 countries on safety and security.

 India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7^th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations. ... India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world. The largest employer in India is the Indian Railways, employing over a million people.

 India is known for its incredible architecture, most notably the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings on Earth and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. So now that you know a little more about what makes India such a great place, celebrate by supporting local Indian businesses and communities where possible.

 India (Hindi: Bhārat), officially the Republic of India (Hindi: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia.

 India is the sixth richest country in the world, with total private fortunes reaching $8,230 billion (Dh30 trillion) in 2017, while the US takes away the crown as the wealthiest, a new report reveals.

Tourist Places in Honduras

Cayos Cochinos

Rio Cangrejal

Comayagua Street Carpets

Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve

Guanaja

Punta Sal

Lago de Yojoa

Utila

Copan

  Honduras was first sighted by Europeans when Christopher Columbus arrived at the Bay Islands on 30 July 1502 on his fourth voyage. On 14 August 1502 Columbus landed on the mainland near modern Trujillo. Columbus named the country Honduras ("depths") for the deep waters off its coast.

 

The name "Honduras" is Spanish for "great depths", in reference to Christopher Columbus' remark on the depth of the ocean off the Honduran coast. The Mayan Empire is known for its presence in Mexican history, but stretched as far south as Honduras, where archaeological artifacts remain.

 

 

What is Honduras Famous For?

• Honduran Coffee. samples of Honduran Coffee that comply with the Cafe Marcala denomination of origin. ...
• Mayan Ruins. High relief sculpture in Copan Ruinas. ...
• Barrier Reefs. Cayos Cochinos Islands. ...
• Pristine National Parks. ...
• Now You Know What Honduras is Famous for!

Honduras Facts

• The National Bird of Honduras is the Scarlet Macaw.
• Ninety percent of Honduras's population is mestizo: a mix of Amerindian and European ancestry. ...
• Utila, Honduras, is a seasonal feeding site of the whale shark – the world's largest fish.
• More than 50 percent of Honduras lives below poverty levels.

 The Bay Islands are the Perfect Reason to Include Honduras in your Travel to Central America. Most travelers visit the Bay Islands of Honduras to dive or snorkel their reefs. They are part of the most bio-diverse reef system in the World. The Bay Islands reefs are some of the healthiest in the Caribbean!

 

Tourist Places in Gambia

Abuko Nature Reserve

Banjul

The Albert Market

Old Town

Bijilo Forest Park

Brufut Beach

Janjangbureh

Sanyang Village and Beach

The Gambia is the official name of the smallest West African country. ... The Portuguese who first explored the country named it after the river known as 'The River Gambia. ' The Portuguese thus named it 'The Gambia. ' [In Portuguese A Gâmbia] So when Britain took over, they maintained that name.

 The Gambia became a British Crown colony called British Gambia, divided for administrative purposes into the colony (city of Banjul and the surrounding area) and the protectorate (remainder of the territory).

18 February 1965

The Gambia/Founded

 The Gambia Colony and Protectorate was the British colonial administration of the Gambia from 1821 to 1965, part of the British Empire in the New Imperialism era.

 The Gambia is classified as one of the least developed countries and is a low-income country. Real GNP per capita growth in the 1990-97 period averaged-0.6 percent a year, so average living standards were falling. SOURCE: United Nations.

 

As of 2014, the United Nations Development Programme's human development index ranked it the 172nd poorest country out of 186. While the causes of poverty in the Gambia are numerous, the two root problems are an overall lack of economic diversity as well as inadequate agricultural proficiency and productivity.