Germany is a vast country, with a wide variety of landscapes and reliefs. The highest mountains in Germany can be found in the south of the state of Bavaria, near the border with Austria. In many cases, the highest peaks are located exactly on the border between Germany and Austria. Today, the Zugspitze with a height of 2,962 meters is the highest mountain in Germany. Because the borders of Germany changed often throughout history, it was each time different mountains that were given the title of highest German mountain. For example, in the early twentieth century, until 1918, East African…
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The landscape of Africa is beautiful and versatile. Here you will find rippling rivers, large sandy plains and impressively high mountains. Are you curious about the largest and most beautiful mountain peaks that Africa has to offer? You read it in the top 10 highest mountains in Africa. 10. Mount Choqa – 4,100 meters high In the Ethiopian region of Goijam you will find the impressively high mountain Mount Choqa. The mountain overlooks Lake Tana, but the nature on the mountain is quite limited. Here you will not find dense forests, but countless villages and other settlements. Up to a…
The highest mountain in the world is located in Asia, but there are also a number of incredibly high mountain peaks in South America. When you climb it, you feel on top of the world and enjoy a spectacular view. They are of course also beautiful to admire from a distance. Do you want to know which mountains are involved? This is the top 10 highest mountains in South America. 10. Nevado Sajama – 6,542 meters high The Nevado Sajama is located in Bolivia and is immediately the highest mountain in the country. The mountain has been put on the…
Whether it’s for their imposing size, great age, or their place in history. These trees have become celebrities of the plant world. 10. Bartek (Poland) This ancient oak tree located in Zagnansk is nearly 700 years old. Bartek is most famous for its royal connections; King Casimir III is known to have held court under it while King Jan III Sobieski is said to have rested under it on his return from the Battle of Vienna. 9. Queen Elizabeth Oak (UK) Located in Cowdray Park, West Sussex, the Queen Elizabeth Oak is a sessile oak estimated to be somewhere between…
The United States of America is a large country, both in terms of area and population. Much of the North American continent is taken up by US territory. The population of the US is nearly 327 million. This puts the country in third place in the ranking of countries according to population. The United States is a federal nation consisting of 50 states or states. Below are two lists of states of the US, arranged according to population and area. United States 10 largest states by population 10. Michigan Michigan is a state in the northeastern United States, bordering four…
Maybe the word “lagos” already makes you daydream? It means “lakes” in Italian. And beautiful lakes are abundant in the Mediterranean country. Even the Romans already appreciated this natural beauty. And they are just as enchanting as they were then. Enjoy the 10 most beautiful lakes in Italy that we have listed for you. 10. Lake Bolsena This lake can be found in the middle of the boot, an ideal stop on your way from Tuscany to Rome (or vice versa). It is a beautiful piece of water that was created after a volcanic eruption. This crater lake also has…
Princes, princesses and castles. Didn’t you dream of that when you were a small boy? When you grew up a bit, you sometimes went to a “real” castle with your mom and dad. Our continent is full of it, partly because of its rich history. Furthermore, it was dreams of the kings and queens who had lived there, noble families who lived in these fortified fortresses. The good news: you can still get out and about today. We have listed the 10 most impressive and largest castles for you. 10. Kenilworth Castle, England This second largest castle in England dates…
Do you like castles? Then you should definitely go to Germany on holiday. Here you can visit many beautiful castles. Ideal for beautiful walks. And all this in a fairytale setting. In this article we give you a top 10 of beautiful castles in Germany. 10. Lichtenstein Castle Lichtenstein Castle is located in Southern Germany. At an altitude of 817 meters, above the river Echaz, you imagine yourself in a medieval setting. Yet the castle is not as old as it looks: Lichtenstein Castle was built in the nineteenth century. At that time (the Romantic period) people were fascinated by…
Churches are immense buildings, usually from a distant past. They are decorated with pomp and circumstance. There is peace. They rise high above the other buildings and are located in the heart of the city. Many Christians, but also tourists, go there every year. These are of course churches. This is the top 10 Largest Churches in Europe. 10. Florence Cathedral (Italy) The Cathedral of Florence is also called Duomo (Dom) or Basilica di Santa Called Maria del Fiore. This cathedral is the symbol of the Italian city of Florence and is located in the center opposite the Baptistery and…
In Europe there are many waterfalls, from large to small, from high to low, from noiseless to clattering loudly. Every waterfall is different. The waterfalls in this list are very impressive. They are extremely high, strikingly unique, and have exceptional geothermal or other special qualities. These ten waterfalls are chosen from hundreds of waterfalls. They are a sight to behold, more than just a little water pouring down. 10. Waterfalls around the hot springs of Saturnia (Italy) The water at the bottom of the geothermal waterfalls near the village of Saturnia in scenic Italian Tuscany has been popular with bathers…
We all know that Italy is a beautiful holiday destination. Italy has a delicious cuisine, beautiful beaches and a rich and interesting history and culture. Combine these aspects with the relaxed island life and you will understand why we like to spend our holidays on an Italian island! That is why we have collected our top 10 most beautiful islands in Italy in this article, so that you can choose your favorite destination. 10. Filicudi Filicudi is a small island and has only 300 inhabitants, but it is really beautiful to see. The coastline is mainly surrounded by high cliffs…
Spain is associated with sun and beach. And on the mainland you can spend a lot of nice holidays. But the country also has islands where it is nice to stay. We list them all for you, they might be inspiration for your next holiday! 10. La Gomera Gomera is one of the smaller Canary Islands, but no less interesting. Especially if you are looking for peace and quiet, this may well be your destination. The island has not been developed specifically for tourism, so you will not find the large hordes of visitors like those on the other islands.…
Portugal is a beautiful country, rich in beaches and culture. The country has the best surfing areas in the world, a growing wine industry and challenging cities. Most famous among the Dutch are the southern region of Algarve and the capital Lisbon. But outside the mainland, Portugal also has beautiful islands! Most of them are on the Algarve coast. Either they belong to the Azores archipelago or they are located on the island of Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean. The islands on this list all boast breathtaking nature and world-class beaches. Which Portuguese island are you going on holiday this…
Those who go on holiday to France usually stay on the mainland. That’s a shame, because France also has a number of beautiful islands that you should definitely visit. Are you looking for inspiration for your next vacation? Then read these top 10 most beautiful French islands. 10. Corsica Corsica is the largest and most famous French island. Located in the Mediterranean South of Monaco. The neighboring island Sardinia is also part of Italy. The great thing about this island is that it is largely undeveloped. About 40% of Corsica is a protected natural park, giving you a view of…
Almost every country has its own national parks. Sometimes these are protected areas of land where no one is allowed to just go, but often they are popular recreation spots for walkers and cyclists. Where one national park is only a few square kilometers in size, some national parks stretch for thousands of kilometers. Here you will find the top 10 largest national parks in the world. 10. Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary – Canada This national park is immediately Canada’s largest protected area. The park was established in 1961 to protect the large numbers of geese in this…
Alicella gigantea This animal is an amphipod species and probably the largest of its kind. The alicella gigantea lives at very deep depths, approximately between 2 and 5 kilometers below sea level. That makes it even more impressive that they can get that big, because most of the animals in this area of the ocean are quite small. The alicella gigantea can grow as long as 34 centimeters. They are white animals with several small legs and of course the armor-like appearance that you are used to from lobsters. Lysiosquillina maculata Lysiosquillina maculata falls under the mantis shrimp and is…
In total there are more than 300 species of octopuses on Earth, but they remain mysterious animals. They are often difficult to observe, so scientists do not know everything about these animals, including their height and weight. With today’s knowledge, this is the top 8 largest octopuses in the world. 7. Southern red octopus (Enteroctopus megalocyathus) This octopus is a member of the giant octopus family, but one of the smaller ones in its family. It has an average weight of 3.9 kilos and can grow to almost three feet long. The animal stands out thanks to its impressive red…
Imagine a dinosaur. You probably immediately think of a huge beast, such as a Tyrannosaurus Rex or a Supersaurus. But not all dinosaurs were that big. In 2020, scientists found the skull of the smallest dinosaur discovered to date in a piece of amber in Myanmar. The Oculudentavis khaungraae was about the size of a bee hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world at 5 to 6 centimeters, and was probably a real hunter after small insects. The next ten dinosaurs are a bit bigger, but are still among the smallest ever found. Unnamed: BEXHM: 2008.14.1 (17 to 50 centimeters)…
There is a lot of discussion about the use of nuclear power plants. Due to the current climate change caused by greenhouse gases such as CO2, every country is looking for less polluting energy sources. Nuclear power plants, unlike coal, gas and petroleum power plants, emit little or no CO2. This makes nuclear energy a free “clean” energy source, were it not for the fact that the nuclear waste from nuclear power plants is still radioactive for tens of thousands of years and must be stored under safe conditions all that time. Moreover, a damaged nuclear reactor can lead to…
Banks have always played a very important role in a country’s economy. In essence, it means that a bank lends money to individuals and companies, who use it to finance their projects. Such a loan must be repaid over a longer period with interest. The bank collects savings and investments from individuals and organizations in order to be able to lend the necessary amounts. In the past it was mainly American banks that belonged to the global top 10, but nowadays Chinese banks dominate the financial world. Indeed: in the current top 10 of the largest banks in the world,…
10. Maria Sharapova Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram That feeling when you put on a dress and ?? The print took hours of research to perfect. The application of a print on a performance material is incredibly high tech but this execution is ??Thank you team!! ????♀️ Een bericht gedeeld door Maria Sharapova (@mariasharapova) op 19 Jun 2019 om 5:59 (PDT) Maria Sharapova is one of the most successful tennis players in women’s tennis today. In 2012 she was the tenth player to win the Career Slam, or victory in all four Grand Slams. In addition to a tennis player,…
Could there be something in the water in Romania? The country is filled with the most beautiful women. Making a top 10 is almost impossible, the singers, models and celebrities from Romania are all beautiful women. We’ll make an attempt anyway! 10. Alexandra Stan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GARClajEnYY Alexandra Stan, born June 10, 1989 in Constanta, is a singer from Romania. In 2011 she had a mega hit with the song “Mr. Saxobeat”. The song took first place in the charts in many European countries. 9. Antonia Iacobescu Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Antonia Iacobescu (@antoholix_armenia) Antonia Iacobescu is…
The United States is a large country, so it is not surprising that there are no fewer than 62 national parks here. The parks have been developed to protect the natural landscape and to give flora and fauna plenty of room to continue to grow and flourish. At the same time, visitors can safely enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Some of these parks are exceptionally large. Which those are? You read it in the top 10 largest national parks in the United States. 10. Everglades, Florida – 6,106.50 sq km Everglades National Park can be found in Florida, where a tropical…
Doutzen Kroes, Romee Strijd and Sanne Vloet have a number of things in common, they are stunningly beautiful, belong to the absolute top of the modeling world and come from the Netherlands! It may be clear, the Netherlands has beautiful women. Not only now, but look at our list of the most famous Dutch supermodels of all time, remember Karen Mulder ? But we now focus on the year 2021, who are the most beautiful women in the Netherlands? 10. Nochtli Peralta Alvarez Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram FUERTE⚡️ Being strong and positive doesn’t mean it’s not okay, to not…
You don’t have to go to a museum to admire his artwork. A large number of Banksy’s works can be seen on the street, under viaducts and in other unexpected places. The artist is known for his graffiti style and the political message that his artworks all convey. From time to time he takes a trip to other types of art such as performance, films or exhibitions. Despite his world fame, the artist still manages to remain anonymous: nobody knows who Banksy really is. This is the top 10 Banksy works. 10. Laugh Now Banksy regularly uses monkeys in his…
A floor is just a floor, right? Not always, because some floors can be seen as real works of art. All over the world you will find the most special floors with subtle details, striking patterns or an important history. You can read more about it in the top 10 special floors in the world. 10. Optical illusion in Manchester As a tile company you naturally want to show what is possible with tiles. That’s why the company has laid a very special floor in Manchester at Casa Ceramica . The pattern on the floor creates an optical illusion, making…
The following ten countries have the longest coastline in kilometers. As you can imagine most countries in the list are either very large or island. 10. China – 14,500 km Formally referred to as the People’s Republic of China, its coastline measures 14,500 kilometres, and has more than five thousand islands. It is located to the West of the Pacific Ocean in East Asia. China is the most populated country in the world, having a population of about 1.3 billion, but it is also one of the most developed countries in the world. Even though it has one of the…
Until quite recently, it was almost impossible to measure a wild animal’s speed accurately. Modern instruments have removed some of the guesswork, but it is still necessary to get a clear sight of the animal when it is moving at its maximum velocity, and this is not a simple matter. Also, many animals can maintain their top speed only in very short bursts, which makes the findings difficult to verify. What follows is a list of the ten top fastest mammals, at least as currently known, and starting with the slowest. 10 African wild dog – 44 mph The African…
It’s hard to imagine the music industry without boy bands. From the late 80s to the early noughties, boy bands dominated the music scene, seducing female fans with their harmonised vocals and glossy stage personas. By the end of the century, however, they faded behind rising stars in pop and RnB, until recent years. Boy bands are now experiencing a renaissance. These are the top 10 most successful boybands of all time: 10. One Direction – 35 million records sold One Direction shot to stardom in 2010, after appearing on British talent show, The X Factor. That they finished third…
It probably says something about the state of English-speaking society that there are people who actually count occurrences of the word ‘fuck’ in films. We’ve been using it since 1475 or even earlier, but it still has the power to shock. It was first used in a film in 1967. Since then it’s been a free-for-all, quite frankly, as numerous films have attempted, and succeeded, to desensitise audiences to the shocking effects of the F-word. Cementing Martin Scorsese as the undisputed Father of Fuckage is his latest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, with a staggering 506 occurrences of the…
There is no doubt that reading a book allows the mind to travel to distant places, learn new things or simply allow us to reflect on some of the oldest questions posed by man since the existence of mankind. Some books will allow us to do those things more than others, and very few publications will allow us to do all those things while keeping us entertained for many weeks. The novels mentioned above are some of the longest books ever written, which allow the reader to stay immersed in the stories and live the characters for a great amount…
Many young boys (and some girls) dream about becoming an astronaut when the grow up. Going to space still is something magical. And Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story being an astronaut also helps! These ten men and women, and even a dog, have made this dream come true, the top 10 most famous astronauts: 10. Sergei Krikalev NASA Sergei Krikalev was something of an athlete in his youth, enjoying swimming, cycling and skiing. This does not mean that he was a ‘dumb jock’ though; he earned a mechanical engineering degree at university, before going to work for NPO Energia, the…
New York holds a special place in our hearts, even for people who have never been there. This is due, in part, to the predominance placed on New York by theatre and movie directors, but also owes something to the proximity of the United Nations Headquarters – the centre of ‘good’ politics, where politicians from all over the world come to meet peacefully to find harmonious solutions to world issues. Few visitors who make the trip to New York come away unimpressed despite the glamorous depiction of the city – it is one of the few places that lives up…
When it comes to the heaviest living animals, marine mammals win all the way, with whales making up the whole of the top ten. They are so large that they don’t fit on to any scales, and have to be weighed in parts. The figures on this list are calculated from average body mass. Also read the top 10 heaviest terrestrial animals 10. Gray whale (19.5 tonnes) Gray whales are baleen whales, with baleen plates to filter food from water, rather than through teeth. As long as 49 feet in length, and once known as devil fish due to fierce…
10. Gaur (Bos gaurus) Average mass: 0.95 tonnes Average length: 3.8 metres The guar, or Indian bison, is found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The tallest species of wild cattle, the guar is heavy and strong with long curved horns common to both males and females, and large ears. A prominent bony ridge stretches along the back from the shoulders. The male colouring is dark brown to black whilst females and juveniles are much paler. Guar habitat is mostly evergreen forests and areas with a moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest mix. Though they rarely bathe or wallow, optimal environments…
10. Amsterdam Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands is worthy of a visit lasting a week or two, and even then you will be hard-pressed to fit everything in! Every visitor should start with a lengthy canal tour over and around the web of canals that spider through the oldest parts of the city. The canals date back some 600 years and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in their own right, as well as taking the visitor past fabulous architecture and important sights, such as the Anne Frank Museum. History aficionados will not want to miss Amsterdam’s Jewish Historical…
Prague is steeped in history, having stood for over 1100 years, even able to boast being the former seat of the Holy Roman Empire. Now best known as the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is a very popular tourist destination. The city escaped heavy bombardment during the Second World War and as a result still has many superb examples of architecture dating back through the centuries. 10. Wenceslas Square Wenceslas Square is not really a square at all. It is more of a wide, spacious avenue some 60 metres wide by 750 metres long. It was originally included in…
On Broadway and the surrounding streets, there are more than ninety theaters with more than 500 seats available. If you’ve made it to Broadway, you’ve really made it. The following ten musicals are the most succesful, and some are even still running *Still running 10. Beauty and the Beast – 5.461 shows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyq5VI2486I ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a musical from the lyric team of Tim Rice and Howard Ashman which also features a music score by Alan Menken. The work also gained inspiration from Linda Woolverton’s book with the same title – this book, and a 1991 film feature,…
In the past, travellers simply required somewhere safe and comfortable to rest. We have moved on from that, via convenient city stopovers and mid-range package tours, to huge resorts that are essentially mini-cities catering for every need. This list details the ten largest hoteslt in the world. 10. Aria Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, USA – 4.004 Rooms The tenth largest hotel in the world is the Aria Resort and Casino in Gambling city Las Vegas, USA. The name refers to its central position on the CityCentre complex of the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, an aria being the…