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Vegetation of the Sahara Desert

By: Richard Monk | 2006-09-03 | Research
The Sahara Desert is often described as a bleak and barren plain. In truth, it is very beautiful and full of different Sahara Desert vegetation. Vegetation of the Sahara Desert Among desert areas throughout the Earth, there are two types. The cold type of desert, which is often found in Arctic regions, is an area that gets very little precipitation. The cold desert can be covered in snow, however, and the temperatures here are chilly and unsuitable for sustaining many life forms. The other type of desert is known as the hot desert, and this is what people usually think of whe... read more

Sahara Desert – most amazing destination

By: Paige Taylor | 2010-09-18 | Cruises
Long endless miles of sand dunes and scorching heat are probably the images one has in mind when one thinks about deserts in general and Sahara in particular. However, if you expect to challenge yourself and live on the wild side, let’s visit Sahara desert - one of nature’s wonders with its vast stretches of sand. This desert is also home to a variety of plants and animals naturally equipped to handle the extremities of this area. The Sahara desert, which covers around 9,000,000 square kilometers and stretches over areas of Northern Africa, from the Red Sea to the areas close to the outskirts of the Atlantic Ocean has the reputation of being the world’s largest hot desert. Over the years, the climate of the Sahara desert has undergone humungous changes. This hot desert has annual temperatures that can exceed 30 degrees C. Some of the hottest months have temperatures exceeding 50 degrees C. In the winters, the temperatures drop below 0 degree. read more

Most Amazing Deserts

By: Paige Taylor | 2010-07-06 | Destinations
When talking about desert most people will soon think of isolation and death. In fact, with the extreme hot, fierce sand storms and huge space, deserts possess great threats to those who want to explore such destinations. However, not many people have imagined deserts as cool and green spots. As a matter of fact, deserts have in themselves a lot of amazing features that may surprise any explorers. Following are some of the world's most famous deserts. read more

Mali - West Africa. Safaris and Tours

By: Alexander | 2010-01-25 | Exotic locations
From the Sahara Desert in the north, to the savannas of the south, Mali offers a wide range of scenery. The best time to visit is the cool and dry season of November through February. read more

GHADAMIS LIBYA, Jewel of Sahara

By: Travelhouseuk | 2010-09-27 | Flights
Libya is a fascinating mix of history, culture and desert life. It is a charming and energetic country with lots to offer visitors. read more

Largest Stone Age Graveyard in Sahara

By: John Walk | 2010-09-24 | Science
The largest Stone Age graveyard was found in the southern of Sahara in Niger. Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago and colleagues were searching for the remains of dinosaurs when they came across this graveyard. In addition to National Geographic, the research was funded by the Island Fund of the New York Community Trust, the National Science Foundation and the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. read more

What Are the "Aterian" Stone Age Tools of North Africa?

By: F Scott Crawford | 2010-03-29 | Humanities
The "Aterian" stone tool technology and cultural group was originally thought to date to the period from 40,000 to 20,000 years before the present. However, more recent scientific technologies have been used to re-examine the stone tools and have pushed back the time horizon for this technology of stone tool making to a much older range: from 85,000 to 40,000 years of age. read more

Ourzazate - The Gateway to the Sahara

By: Jane Wilkinson | 2010-03-31 | Destinations
The name Ourzazate sounds more like a semi-precious gemstone than a garrison town, but in the 1920's this town was an important military base for the French Foreign Legion. Nowadays the stunning scenery of the looming Atlas Mountains coupled with the dramatic desert landscapes makes it a popular destination for filmmakers and actors. read more

Volunteering in Africa

By: Zablon | 2011-08-26 | Travel Tips
Volunteering abroad is more than just helping others. Volunteers can take advantage of this opportunity to visit the tourist sites and appreciate the culture. read more

Subrata Roy Sahara beautifies north India cities

By: Rani Awesti | 2011-07-21 | Business
Sahara Group has been continuously endeavoring to contribute towards the nation in environmental arena via environmental protection measures. The sect of the group has been ensuring lush greenery through tree plantations and has made the towns of the north india fortunate to host other beautification and sustenance modes/programmes. read more

Top Impressive Wonders in Africa

By: Paige Taylor | 2011-03-14 | Destinations
One of so called the region in diverse ecosystems blessed with beautiful nature and rich recourses is likely to be Brazil, wonder land of hot samba and crystal beaches. Considered as the greatest biological diversity in the world, Brazil has been take advantages to promote national image and economy. Let’s have a look at some its typical wonder so far. read more

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