Lake Baikal of Russia

This picture of iced lake is of Lake Baikal of Russia. This was known as one of the biggest source of pure water in the world. 

Stas Tolsenev, Russian photographer, describes in the picture that such views are seen when the temperature rises and gaps are formed in the iced lake. This lake is 636 kms long and 79 kms wide with a depth of 744 meters. 

Amangiri - Luxury resort located in Utah in America

This luxury resort located in Utah in America is famous in the whole country. This place, which is situated at Canyon point, is known as Amangiri, which also means peaceful mountain. It was formed after cutting of large rocks. Around 500 hectares of this place is covered in desert and rocks. 

Resort Located in Utah in America

According to geologists, this landscape was formed around 18 crore years back. Adrian Jecha, hotelier of Indonesian origin made this resort. He opened similar themed resorts later in Asia and other continents. Americans and people from all around the world come and visit this place. Those who are seeking adventure are allowed to camp and stay here. 

Wall of Rock Morocco near the Atlas hill Range

Wall of Rock - Morocco (Near the Atlas hill Range)

Gorgeous desert in Morocco near the Atlas hill range is famous for its adventure activities. The big and high rocks here are termed as ‘Wall of Rock’. The Dados River flows through here all the year round. It is around 350 kms long. It is one of the prime Rivers of Morocco. In the past decade, many new villages have been set up between these mountain ranges, which have been the source of attraction between tourists and mountaineers. This route was developed in the 17th century to be safe from enemies and attackers. This is an international route now. 

Wall of Rock - Morocco

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal

This beautiful lake is known as ‘Lake of Fires’ in Azure area of Portugal. This lake was formed after a volcanic eruption thousands of years back. There is a lake right near to the volcano and another big lake is adjacent to it. There are many whales in the big lake and can be viewed from the lake end. These lakes are situated on Sao Miguel Island, which is one of the favorite places of tourists. There are seven big craters nearby which are due to volcanic eruptions. 

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal

Due to tectonic movements, this area is also known as ‘Junction of Eurasian’. This area is between North American and African plates. Sao Miguel’s population is about 1.4 lakhs and there are many excellent universities here. The local cuisine is delicious and attracts the tourists. 

China’s smallest city – Sansha

China’s smallest city – Sansha

The Chinese army had constructed a runway at Yongshing Island in 1990 for their military purposes. However, it was not used for many years. The local and residential activities increased there and now there is a small residential population there, which can be counted easily. This city was named Sansha by Chinese government in July 2012. It is around 350 kms southeast of Henan Island. Sansha is known as smallest but longest city of China. Its square meters are around 13 sq kms but its water area is 20 lakh sq kms. 

China’s smallest city – Sansha

The airplane runway is around 2700 meters long and half of it is constructed on water. The reasons why Chinese army constructed this are unknown. Sansha is the main point of administration activity control of other nearby small islands too. As it is in the sea, many countries have claimed it as theirs. However, Vietnam and Philippines are adamant on this. They do not consider Sasha as a city. However, china has whole sole rights at present on the island. 

City is important because - 

• It is a great fishing and trade route. 

• There are many crude oil natural sources here.

• Around one third of all goods carrying ships go through this route.