United Arab Emirates, federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The federation formed in 1971 after British forces withdrew from the Persian Gulf. Since then the country has become a major center for oil, commerce, an
This map of the Philippines displays cities, roads, islands, imagery, and elevation - it consists of about 7,640 islands in the Pacific Ocean
Mangrove forests are important ecosystems in the coastal intertidal zone, but China’s mangroves have experienced a large reduction in area from the 1950s, and the remaining mangrove forests are exhibiting increased fragmentation. A detailed mangrove dataset of China is crucial for mangrove ecosystem ...
Coconuts and casuarinas grow on the saline sandy beaches, mangroves live in the marshes and estuaries, and bamboo and scrub are found on the hills. The coast is drained by the Kali Nadi, Gangavali, Bedti, Tadri, Sharavati, and Netravati rivers, which have carved out narrow valleys with ...
Why the Turks and Caicos Islands have the Best Beaches in the World Flora of the Turks and Caicos Casuarina Coral Sumac and Poisonwood Manchineel Mangroves Sargassum Seaweed in the Turks and Caicos Turk's Head Cacti Fauna of the Turks and Caicos Beachcombing and Seashells in the ...
Located off Malaysia’s northwestern coast in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is anarchipelagoof 99 islands boasting picturesque beaches, rainforest, mangroves and forest-clad mountains, making it one of Malaysia’s most popular destination. In recent years,hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities ...
“To achieve this vision, we are preserving our natural capital and creating greenery at different scales within the city,” said NParks director Ow Siew Ngim. “We have already set aside more than 20 percent of Singapore’s land to preserve our tropical rainforest and mangroves.” ...
The park, which is co-managed by its native Aboriginal owners, protects ancient traditions and the harmony of the region’s natural life. Located within Australia’s aptly named Aligator Rivers region, it features a combination of coastal mangroves,… Read More Kakadu National Park Australia ...
Although deforestation is an environmental concern, forests cover 58.2% of Malaysia. For example, swamps, mangroves, and tropical rainforests occupy Malaysia like the Borneo Lowland Rainforests. While its longest river is the Rajang River, its largest natural lake is Bera Lake and its largest man-...