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Q: What does ramsar stand for?
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What is Ramsar County's population?

The population of Ramsar County is 67,675.


When was Islamic Azad University of Ramsar created?

Islamic Azad University of Ramsar was created in 2003.


What is the meaning of Ramsar site?

its a drug


Which international agreement was signed to protect these wetlands?

ramsar convection


Which international agreement was signed to protect wetlands?

Ramsar Wetland Convention


What is the main purpose of the Ramsar Convention?

The main purpose of the Ramsar Convention, officially known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, is to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide. The convention aims to halt the loss and degradation of wetland ecosystems and ensure their sustainable management for the benefit of both people and biodiversity. It provides a framework for international cooperation and encourages countries to designate and manage wetlands of international importance, known as Ramsar Sites, to conserve their ecological character. For more details click the link below :


Where is Mexico 's trpical lowlands?

The most important are along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea coasts; there are many others near the Desierto del Vizcaino in South Baja California; another important wetland is on the delta of the Colorado river.The following link has in detail all wetlands known in Mexico:http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-63-78^18395_4000_0__


What is Cheyenne Bottoms and where is it located?

Cheyenne Bottoms is in northern Barton County in Kansas and is a natural depression from prehistoric times. It is a birding attraction on the Cnetral flyway and is on the RAMSAR list of wetlenads of international importance.It ocvers 41,000 acres totally.


A lake in northwest central Africa?

Chott Ech Chergui is a lake in northwest central Africa. The large endorheic salt lake is one of the largest lakes in Algeria. Chott Ech Chergui is designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance.


What is the montreux record?

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites internationally recognized as being of significant ecological interest under the Ramsar Convention. Sites listed on the Montreux Record require special attention and management due to threats to their ecological character. The record helps identify wetlands in need of assistance and facilitates international cooperation to protect these important ecosystems.


Why is the blesbokspruit wetland important?

The Blesbokspruit wetland is important because first of all it is a wetland recognised as 'the third most important ecosystem on Earth'; and it is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, this regardless of all the anthropogenic activities that have been decreasing the quality of this wetland since the 1990s.


When is a pond become a lake?

According to the International Ramsar Wetland convention a pond is less than 8 hectares in size, and a lake is larger than 8 hectares. However this definition has not been accepted by all biologists and researchers.