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Gulf of Bothnia
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The Gulf of Bothnia is the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea, situated between the west coast of Finland and the northern part of the east coast of Sweden (and Norrbotten – North Bothnia). The gulf is divided into the Gulf of Bothnia, the Kvarken (northern), and the Sea of Bothnia. To the south of the gulf lies the island of Åland, situated between the Sea of Åland and the Archipelago Sea.
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Lake Peipus
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Europe
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Lake Peipus is the largest transboundary lake in Europe, located on the border between Estonia and Russia. In Estonia, the lake is near the city of Tartu and covers an area of 3,555 km². Its average depth is 7.1 meters, with a maximum depth of 15 meters. Lake Peipus consists of three parts: a northern section, a southern section, and a central section that acts as a bridge between the other two.
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Salish Sea
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North America
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The Salish Sea is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean located in the province of British Columbia in Canada and the state of Washington in the United States. It includes the Georgia Strait, the Juan de Fuca Strait, Puget Sound, and a complex network of adjacent canals and waterways.
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Lagoa Mirim
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Lagoa Mirim is a large estuarine lagoon stretching from the southern part of the Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil to eastern Uruguay. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandy isthmus and is partly barren.
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Parana River
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South America
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for approximately 4,880 km (3,030 miles). Among South American rivers, it is second only to the Amazon in length. The Paraná merges with the Paraguay River and then further downstream merges with the Uruguay River to form the Río de la Plata, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Irtysh River
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The Irtysh River is a river that flows through Russia, China, and Kazakhstan. It is the main tributary of the Ob River and also the longest river in the world. Notably, it is nearly 600 km (373 mi) longer than the Ob. Its average depth ranges from 6 to 15 meters (20-49 ft).
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Uruguay River
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South America
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The Uruguay River is a major river in South America. It flows from north to south and forms part of the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, separating several provinces of Mesopotamia in Argentina from the other two countries. Many people, animals, and plants depend on this river for survival, making it a vital waterway for both nature and humanity.
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Caribbean
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Caribbean
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The Caribbean is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts. It's known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and diverse history. Tourism is a major industry in the Caribbean, attracting millions of visitors each year to its beautiful beaches, clear waters for diving and snorkeling, and historical sites.
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Himalaya
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Himalaya
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The Himalayas are one of the most awe-inspiring mountain ranges in the world, stretching across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan. This majestic range is home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
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Amazon River
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South America
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The Amazon River, located in South America, is renowned for being the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world. It discharges about 215,000–230,000 cubic meters per second, which is approximately 6,591–7,570 cubic kilometers per year. This volume is more than the next seven largest independent rivers combined and accounts for about 20% of the global riverine discharge into oceans.
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Strait of Hormuz
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Persian Gulf
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The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points.
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Great Lakes
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Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes are a group of five large freshwater lakes located in North America on the border between the United States and Canada. They are the largest group of freshwater lakes by total area in the world and hold about 21% of the world's surface fresh water.
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Mount Everest
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Mount Everest
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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth, with its summit reaching an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
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Lake Huron
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Lake Huron
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With the longest shoreline of all of the Great Lakes, Lake Huron is one of the most unique lakes on Earth. It is the second largest of the Great Lakes, and the fourth largest lake in the world by surface area. Huron is renowned for its beaches, sand dunes, wetlands, forests, and extensive river systems.
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Malay Archipelago
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Malay Archipelago
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The Malay Archipelago also called Insulindia or the Indo-Australian Archipelago is the archipelago between Mainland Southeast Asia and Australia. Situated between the Indian and Pacific oceans, the archipelago of over 25,000 islands and islets is the largest archipelago by area and fifth by number of islands in the world.
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Ural Mountains
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Ural Mountains
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The Ural Mountains, an ancient and majestic range, stand as a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. This geographical marvel has played a crucial role in shaping the historical, cultural, and even climatic aspects of both continents. The highest peak, Mount Narodnaya, rises to an elevation of 1,895 meters.
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Mozambique Channel
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Indian Ocean
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The Mozambique Channel is an arm of the Indian Ocean located between the Southeast African countries of Madagascar and Mozambique. The channel is about 1,700 km (900 nmi; 1,100 mi) long and 419 km (226 nmi; 260 mi) across at its narrowest point, and reaches a depth of 3,292 m (10,801 ft) about 230 km (124 nmi; 143 mi) off the coast of Mozambique.
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Bering Strait
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Bering Strait
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Located between Alaska and Russia, the Bering Strait is the only marine gateway between the icy Arctic and the Pacific Ocean. At its narrowest point, the strait is only 55 miles wide. The Bering Strait may be narrow, but it’s teeming with wildlife—beluga whales, bowhead whales, gray whales, walruses, polar bears, ringed and ribbon seals.
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Makalu
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Asia
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Mt.Makalu is 20 km east of Everest in the Khumbu region and is the fifth highest moutain in the world. The mountain lies in the Makalu Barun National Park and is known for its perfect pyramid shape with four sharp ridges.
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Lake Superior
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Lake Superior
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Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. It is the world's third-largest freshwater lake by volume and contains nearly 10% of the word’s fresh surface water. Lake Superior is relatively young, approximately 10,000 years old dating back to the last glacial retreat. The Lake Superior watershed includes the surrounding areas of Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.