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Key Facts about Bulgaria

News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria

Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

News: The Government has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco sensitive zone. About Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Location: It is located in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. Type: It is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes namely Parvati Tal and Arga Tal. Associated river: It was a part… Continue reading Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

Isthmus of Tehuantepec

News: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is in news after a deadly derailment of the Interoceanic Train in Oaxaca, where at least 13 people were killed when the passenger train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda. About Isthmus of Tehuantepec Location: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow strip of land located in southern Mexico. The… Continue reading Isthmus of Tehuantepec

Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range

News: China opened the 22.13-kilometre-long Tianshan Shengli Tunnel to traffic in Xinjiang, claiming it to be the world’s longest expressway tunnel. About Tianshan Shengli Tunnel It is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on December 26, 2025. Location: It is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Total length: Its… Continue reading Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range

Key Facts About Somaliland

News: Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Key Facts About Somaliland Location: Somaliland is situated in the Horn of Africa, in the northwestern part of Somalia. The Horn of Africa is a region that is recognized internationally as comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,… Continue reading Key Facts About Somaliland

Humayun’s Tomb

News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

News: A tiger attacked a woman in the Dharmapur Range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich, according to forest officials. About Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Upper Gangetic plain, falling in the Terai region of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh. Establishment: It was established in 1975.… Continue reading Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Pamir Mountains/ Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly

News: Scientists have extracted deep ice cores from the Kon-Chukurbashi ice cap in the Pamir Mountains to study why glaciers in this region have resisted melting and even slightly grown. About Pamir Mountains Location: The Pamir Mountains are primarily located in Tajikistan, with parts extending into Afghanistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan. They are situated at a… Continue reading Pamir Mountains/ Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly

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