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Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts

11 January 2008

Mount Everest, Nepal / Tibet, China

Mount Everest, Nepal / Tibet, China

Mount Everest, aka Chomolungma or Qomolangma or Sagarmatha is the highest mountain on Earth, as measured by the height of its summit above sea level. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in High Asia, is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China.

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China from Above (World of Emotions)

10 January 2008

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

The Taj Mahal attracts 2 to 3 million visitors every year with more than 200,000 from overseas, making it the most popular tourist attraction in India.

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See also: Taj Mahal travel guide.

09 January 2008

Palm Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Palm Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The Palm Islands is a series of artificial islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructure will be constructed. To date, the islands are the largest land reclamation projects in the world and will result in the world's largest artificial islands. The islands are The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali and The Palm Deira.

The islands were commissioned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in order to increase Dubai's tourism.

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Emirates hotspots flying high.(UAE): An article from: Africa & The Middle East Telecom

See also: The Palm official website