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Eurasia
Eurasia is a single continent comprised of the traditional continents of Asia and Europe. It is located in the northern and eastern hemispheres and covers approximately 20,846,000 square miles (52,990,000 square kilometer).
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One result of the war on the Balkan peninsula was the creation of which of these?
One result of the war on the Balkan peninsula was the creation of new independent states such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia.
How many time zones are in Russia and Central Eurasia?
While the six countries in Central Eurasia ( Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) all have one time zone each for a total of six. Russia at one time had as many as eleven separate time zones. In 2010, two of the eleven zones were abolished and it currently has nine. So the total of time zones in Russia and Central Eurasia is fifteen.
Describe the wind direction of monsoons and the effect that they produce upon surface currents?
A monsoon or "hurricane" are very large and very powerful storms. the strength of the storm will depend on how long it has had to form, but the stronger the storm is... the stronger the winds are. the winds given off from a monsoon can affect the direction of the wind and the affect those winds have on the currents. if the winds pick up just enough to redirect the trade winds, westerlies, ect... then the currents direction may also be changed (temporarily). the affect the storm has on the current may cause the disaster to get worse. but those surface currents may also not only change the weather but the fishing as well. it (in some cases) has caused famine due to a lack of fishing. so a monsoon is one of the most deadly natural disasters. the change of the surface currents may be a threat to countries that rely on fishing for food.
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Monsoons are strong seasonal winds near India. Monsoon winds blow from one direction in the winter and the opposite direction in the summer. When the wind reverses, the surface currents produced also reverse
Where does the river volga end?
The Volga River ends by flowing into the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water. It is also considered the most important river in Russia due to its length, economic significance, and historical importance.
What capital city is located at 80 degrees east longitude?
Depending on what you consider to be 'near', it could be any of them.
Here are the nearest I can find:
Olympia, Washington . . . 137.0 miles west of the 120th meridian
Salem, Oregon . . . . . . . . 148.2 miles west
Boise, Idaho . . . . . . . . . . 194.8 miles east
Carson City, Nevada. . . . . 12.5 miles east
Sacramento, California . . . 81.4 miles west
What are facts about the Rhine river?
The Rhine River is one of the longest rivers in Europe, flowing through several countries including Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. It is an important transportation route for trade and commerce, as well as a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque landscapes and historic castles along its banks. The river has also played a significant role in European history and culture.
What large country in Europe is also a large part of Asia?
Istanbul, Turkey. Part of Istanbul sits in Europe and part of it is in Asia.
The capitol of Russia, Moscow, is in Europe and Russia began as a European state. However, more than half of the lands that now constitute Russia are in Asia. So Russia is in both Europe and in Asia.
What is the weather like in Moscow?
The weather in Moscow varies throughout the year. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Summers are mild to warm, with occasional heatwaves. Spring and autumn can be cool and rainy.
Shiraz is a city in southwest Iran.
Since the topic of the question is Wine and Champagne, Shiraz is a grape variety grown all over the world and more commonly known as Syrah. The same grapes are known in Australia as Shiraz.
What is the size of continent Eurasia?
52,990,000 km2 (20,846,000 mi2) or about 10.6% of the Earth's surface.
What is the main advantage and disadvantage of Kaliningrad as a port city?
One main advantage is that it is Russia's only Baltic port that remains free of ice year-round. The main disadvantage is that the location of this port is 200 miles away from the main land which makes it more difficult for other countries to deliever goods.
What are the climate zones of East Asia?
The five major climate regions in East Asia are semiarid, arid, humid subtropical, humid continental, and high land.
What is the cheapest airfare from Toronto to Europe?
I did the same day for every airline, and chose the lowest price.
Air Canada - 3,162 (coach-euro-non-stop)
Delta Airlines - 1,126 (coach-euro-2 stops)
United Airlines - 3,168 (coach-euro1 stop)
Name four landlocked countries in Asia?
The four countries in Asia that are landlocked are Bhutan, Nepal, Mongolia, and Afghanistan.
What are some recreational activities in the Netherlands?
There are several types of recreational activities that the Dutch and some of their visitors absolutely love. Here are a few:
• Plants. The Dutch love growing and adorning their homes and businesses with flowers and other greenery.
• Soccer. The most popular sport in the Netherlands is football (American soccer).
• Ice Skating. In the winter months in Friesland, ice-skating is a must. In fact, the all day Ice Skating Tour that goes through 11 Netherlands towns is a worldwide known event.
• Pole-vaulting. The Dutch actually invented the pole-vaulting sport, although it looks very different today than it did originally.
• Cycling. As soon as you're old enough to ride a bicycle in the Netherlands, you have one. Bike paths run through the entire country, and cycling is a national sport, local game, and personal recreation activity.
Tennis, field hockey, sailing, wind surfing, badminton, swimming, basketball, and many other sports are also popular recreational activities in the Netherlands.
When did the Central Asian States become independent?
Central Asia is the core region of the Asiancontinent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and fromAfghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also sometimes referred to as Middle Asia, and, colloquially, "the 'stans" (as the five countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of")[3] and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian continent.
In modern contexts, all definitions of Central Asia include these five republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan (pop. 16.6 million),Kyrgyzstan (5.5 million), Tajikistan (7.6 million),Turkmenistan (5.1 million), and Uzbekistan (29.5 million), for a total population of 64.7 million as of 2012. Other areas sometimes included areAfghanistan, Mongolia, eastern Iran and northern and western Pakistan, and sometimes Xinjiangand Tibet in western China, Jammu and Kashmirin northern India, and southern Siberia in western Russia.
Various definitions of its exact composition exist, and no one definition is universally accepted. Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, it does have some important overall characteristics. For one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road.[4] As a result, it has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, West Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.[5]
During pre-Islamic and early Islamic times, Central Asia was a predominantly Iranian[6][7] region that included the sedentary Eastern Iranic speaking Bactrians, Sogdians and Chorasmians, and the semi-nomadic Scythians and Alans. The ancient sedentary population played an important role in the history of Central Asia. After expansion by Turkic peoples, Central Asia also became the homeland for many Turkic peoples, including the Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Turkmen, Kyrgyz andUyghurs. Central Asia is sometimes referred to as Turkestan[citation needed].
From the 19th century, up to the end of the 20th century, most of Central Asia has been part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, both being Slavic majority countries. As of 2011, the "stans" are still home to about 7 million Russians and 500 thousand Ukrainians.[8][9][10]
