ppt landscapes asia and africa
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The Lands of Asia and Africa
Creating Landscapes
ASIA-- Along the Karakorum Highway, linking Pakistan and China, you cross the Hunza valley. Situated in the north of Pakistan, this valley winds between high peaks, almost 7000 meters high, like
the Rakaposhi or the Golden Peak. The Hunza valley is famous for its production of dried apricots, and for the
incredible longevity of its inhabitants.
Mount Everest, TibetThere is no need to present Mount Everest, the roof of the world.
With an altitude of 8848 meters, mount Everest is situated at the border between China and Nepal.The tibetan name of the mountain is Chomolangma, which means Goddess Mother of the Universe.
In Nepali, it is named Sagarmantha. The name Everest comes from the name of the head of thetrigonometrical survey who determined the altitude of the summit in 1849.
Mount Everest was first climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
Fishing boats, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Rice paddies, Bali, Indonesia The Indonesian island of Bali has the most beautiful rice paddies in the world. The exceptional climate of the island allows three crops of rice per year.
Unawatuna beach, Sri Lanka
Karoo
Africa --The rocky outcrop called Kubu Island is situated on the Makgadikgadi Pans of Botswana, and is accessible from the south via Lethlakane or from the Nata to Maun road in the north.
Cloud formations in this part of the country can be really stunning, especially during wintertime. The yellow canola field added the necessary colour.
De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa's Western Cape.
Barbara Philip
Clive Kay