Articles, tagged with "amazon river", page 5
16th October 2009
The Nile is a huge river that flows northward in the northwest of Africa. It is generally thought to be the longest river on Earth. There is some confusion over whether the Amazon is bigger than the Nile or not, so I should clairfy that by noting that the...
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Author:
Paul Peters
15th October 2009
The Amazon River is the longest in the world at around 6800 km, with the Amazon basin covering an area over 7,050,000 km2. Colombia, Brazil, Peru and Venezuela are the countries that host the world's lung. The Amazon forest is a green world . . . wet, wil...
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Author:
Mikeandy
12th October 2009
The Amazon rainforest is the epitome of a dense tropical jungle with absolute absence of modern amenities. Unlike urban settlements, this hot region in the blend of exceptional terrains of the face of the Earth is a symbol of unpolluted environment filled...
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Author:
Chris Cornell
11th September 2009
Travel to Brazil is like being in perpetual motion. It's up to you… dancing samba at the world famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or experiencing capoeira on the beach with music that evokes its African fight-dancing origins. The musical rhythm is transp...
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Author:
Mikeandy
10th August 2009
Discus fish can make very nice pets and a beautiful added addition to any aquarium, but there are a lot of things you need to know when it comes to discus fish care before you even consider buying your discus fish. They are popular aquarium pets, but disc...
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Author:
Michael H.
06th July 2009
I have Chosen to Keep Discus Fish - What Now?
Discus Fish are Tropical Fish and are originally from the Amazon River. If this is the breed of fish you have chosen, "How to Keep Discus Fish" is probably on your mind right now? Don't worry, this artic...
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Author:
Nico Smit
17th June 2009
Touring South America along the ocean
Every summer, cruise liners depart from places as diverse as Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Sao Paulo and Valparaiso to take passengers on a journey along the South American coast. Several cruise ...
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Author:
Jime Webster
06th June 2009
When it comes to discus fish care, it can be a quite complicated task to make sure that you fish are happy and healthy and getting everything that they need, discus fish are not really recommended for beginner aquarists but if you would like to give it a ...
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Author:
Michael H.
01st June 2009
Discus fish are quite a shy species of fish and they prefer their environment to have lots of places to hide in as well as for the tank to be kept in a quiet area of the house away from noisy places. The secret to keeping discus fish lies in the diet, the...
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Author:
Michael H.
12th May 2009
Sea World Indonesia, now the biggest oceanarium to be found in South East Asia was built in less than two years. In 1992 in the month of October the Governor of Jakarta laid the foundation stone in a three acre land with the mission of conservation, educa...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
11th May 2009
Traveling Peru will undoubtedly prove to be one of the more emotional, religious, and enlightening trips that any explorer can experience. Its rich history and deeply rooted culture make it a goldmine for history buffs and adventurers alike. From the In...
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Author:
marcuswha12
01st May 2009
South America holds a mysticism and intrigue that has lured travellers for centuries. Its sheer diversity adds colour to every destination and attraction that it has to offer. Whether you prefer to gaze into the deep waters of the Amazon River or brave th...
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Author:
Pieter Le Roux
17th April 2009
There are many things to do in Iquitos Peru. Known as "The City of Love," it is the largest city on any continent that cannot be reached by road as it is surrounded by beautiful rivers and lush rainforest. Located at the mouth of the Amazon River, Iquitos...
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Author:
Thomas Carroll
02nd March 2009
If you're seriously interested in knowing about discus fish breeding, you need to think beyond the basics. This short article takes a closer look at things you need to know about.
Ideal for breeding discus fish are 20 or 30 gallon tall fish tanks. You...
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Author:
Helmut Freydag
14th January 2009
The capital city of Ecuador is Quito - a beautiful place built high up with in the mountains. For those with a head for heights take the telefonica cable car up from the base of the Pinchincha volcano for fabulous views of the city. At 2,800m above sea le...
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Author:
travelmatty