Africa
Africa is the second largest continent, covering about a fifth of the world’s landmass. It stretches equally to the north and south of the equator and is made up of many different kinds of landscapes and ecosystems.
geography
Geography
The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes consist of five lakes in North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior make up the greatest area of freshwater in the world.
Environment, Geography
Tsunami – Killer Waves
The word tsunami comes from the Japanese : tsu means harbour and nami waves. A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that can travel over hundreds of kilometres at a very high speed.
Geography, Government and Politics
The European Union
The European Union is a post – World War II project designed to secure peace in Europe.
Environment, Geography
Antarctica
Antarctica is the continent around the earth’s South Pole. It is covered with thick sheets of ice the whole year round.