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Asia
Asia is part of Eurasia and the world's largest and most populous continent, located in the eastern and northern hemispheres of the Earth. Asia has a number of regions and peoples and huge range of environments, cultures, histories and government systems.
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How did Africa separate from soutwest Asia?
South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent. It is not, and never was, disconnected from the rest of Africa, not in a literal sense, that is.
But in the days of apartheid there were vast ideological differences dividing South Africa and the rest of Africa where former colonies of European powers had achieved independence. Save for a few African countries bordering South Africa -- countries that were economically obliged to maintain ties with it -- Africa as a continent severed all relations with the south. South African planes were not even allowed to fly over Africa to Europe, but had to take the route above the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
Why are weather maps important?
Importance of Weather Maps- Forecasts from weather map are useful in the following way:
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With the help of weather maps, weather forecast is possible. These forecasts are published in newspapers, broadcasted through Akashvani and television. Efforts are made to provide safety and security to the people from natural calamities like excessive rain, inadequate rain, earthquake, hailstorm, storm and snowfall etc.
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The forecasts made on the basis of weather map help in taking safety measures in navigation, aeroplane flights, and ill effects of drought and help in proper care of agriculture.
What happened to the ocean when India crashed into Asia?
Nothing really. It's like if you are swimming in a pool and you bump into someone, does the water change?
One might say the ripple effect or the water would move, but when India collided with Asia, it was very gradual and not a full on collision
What is the world ranking of bauxite in Asia?
India's bauxite production currently ranks as 3rd in the world.
If by SA you mean South America, then Africa is bigger. If by SA you mean South Africa, then South Africa is in Africa, being one of over 50 countries in Africa, so obviously Africa is much bigger.
Which country is farthest north in the North Africa Southwest Asia and Central Asia region?
Egypt. Egypt is the country which is the farthest east in North Africa.
What does the word pygmy mean?
Here is the dictionary's description of Pygmy: –noun 1. Anthropology. a. a member of a small-statured people native to equatorial Africa. b. a Negrito of southeastern Asia, or of the Andaman or Philippine islands. 2. (lowercase) a small or dwarfish person. 3. (lowercase) anything very small of its kind. 4. (lowercase) a person who is of small importance, or who has some quality, attribute, etc., in very small measure. 5. Classical Mythology. (in the Iliad) one of a race of dwarfs who fought battles with cranes, who preyed on them and destroyed their fields. –adjective 6. (often lowercase) of or pertaining to the Pygmies. 7. (lowercase) of very small size, capacity, power, etc.
Southeast region natural resources?
Various agricultural products, including fruits, cotton, and sugar cane, and other crops, are grown in the Southeast. Timber is harvested in many regions, providing wood and paper goods. The coastal waters provide fish and shellfish for the US and international markets. The Gulf of Mexico, especially, has substantial production of oil and natural gas. Mining activities include sulphur and salt (chiefly Louisiana), and coal and iron ore for steel (Alabama). HI who are you creepy stalker person
How does the slaughter of Macdonwald affect Macbeth's actions?
When first faced with the idea of murder, Macbeth backs down from it. Lady Macbeth knew he would (Too full of the milk of human kindness") and so she questions his manhood until he gives in and "Does the deed."
By the time Banquo's murder comes around, he is unhappy, paranoid, and most likely suffering from Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder. He is convinced that Banquo and Fleance must die, despite the fact that Banquo has been his best friend for a long time.
What are the most populated cities in Asia?
Saigon[Ho-Chi-Minh] (Vietnam), Jakarta (Indonesia), Manila (Philippines), Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong (People Republic of China), Beijing (People Republic of China), Shanghai (People Republic of China), Karachi (Pakistan), New Delhi (India), Mumbai (India), Bangkok (Thailand).
Why is Benjamin button banned in bhutan?
They mistook it for The Curious Case of Benjamin Bhutan? That is as good as an answer is going to get. They have given no official reason... but they have a habit of banning movies with no official reason.
Does Australia have navigable waterways?
Most certainly. There are many navigable waterways, and paddlesteamers were a common form of transportation of both goods and people in the 1800s.
The Murray River is Australia's widest, deepest, most navigable waterway. There are many more navigable waterways, such as Sydney Harbour and the many rivers that flow into it, the Brisbane River, Yarra River, Fremantle Harbour and the Swan River, just to name a few.
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well i know for a fact that in china at its early stages constructed the "great wall o china" and was diversely religious with the religions of "Buddhism, Confucianism, and dowinsm" among with the facts that they were builsy writing poetry and perfecting the martial arts.
Is Asia the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, and the Arabian peninsula, are considered part of Asia, to which the peninsula is directly connected. Being the southwest section, it is the closest part of the Asian continent to Africa. The countries around Saudi Arabia are known as the Middle East and share a geopolitical history with Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.
Some maps twenty to thirty years ago classified Saudi Arabia as part of Africa, as were the Sinai Peninsula and the countries north of the Red Sea. The division is not geographically clear-cut, nor is the division of Eurasia into Europe and Asia. However, nobody makes the assertion that Saudi Arabia is part of Africa as of 2012.
What are some place names in Asia which begin with W?
Washington, Washington D.C., White House, Wiscoson, Wanyes World
Helps conserve nonrenewable resources?
Coal, oil and natural gas are used to generate electricity or to power engines.
Other non-renewable resources are used for well known things, for example:
Gold. Used to make rings, used in computers.
Stone. Used for building.
Iron ore. Used to make steel and iron.
Uranium. Used to power nuclear plants.
Bauxite. Used to make aluminum.
How did the Himalayas help create deserts in central Asia?
Frequently mountain ranges will block the flow of moisture laden air off an ocean from crossing into the interior of a continent. The moisture is forced upward by the mountains where it condenses and falls as rain or snow on the windward side of the mountains leaving a rain shadow desert on the leeward side. See the image above.
What 5 Asian countries are lanlocked?
The five Asian countries that are landlocked are: Thailand India Vietnam Hungary Europe Curt Squishy Bob here :) nobody change answers, ok? please. thx, and lov ya!
Is Africa larger or smaller than Asia?
No single continent will ever be larger than Asia because Asia is the largest continent in the world. Africa is a single continent therefore, it is smaller than Asia.
What geographic feature separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
Indian Ocean is the geographical barrier between India and Africa .
Who are some famous people from Southeast Asia?
Hung Dam Vinh (Đàm Vĩnh Hưng), Ha Ho Ngoc (Hồ Ngọc Hà)
