Athens lies 5 miles (8 km) from the Bay of Phaleron, an inlet of the Aegean (Aigaíon) Sea where Piraeus (Piraiévs), the port of Athens, is situated, in a mountain-girt arid basin divided north-south by a line of hills. Greater Athens has an area of 165 square miles (427 square km). The Kifisós River, only a trickle in summer, flows through the western half; the Ilisós River, often dry, traverses the eastern half.
Uploaded April 1, 2023: Slovakia is a country with high mountains and picturesque valleys. Mountains of Slovakia are characterized by large differences in altitude and unique relief. They include 9 national parks and 14 protected landscape areas. High Tatras, the highest mountain range in Slovakia, is among the most visited and represents the isolated nature of the sample Slovak Carpathian mountains.
As are known monuments such as the High Tatras, Bratislava, and the like things are often unnoticed. Therefore, we are bringing you information about some relic of the western, central and eastern Slovakia, which are worth seeing.
Filmed and edited by: omaktech (Zázrivá, Slovensko)
The submarine base of Lorient has become an ideal location for manufacturing carbon masts for yachts. Further west, on the tip of Finistère, a bunker has been transformed into a museum on the war.
Finally, on the Crozon peninsula, a young entrepreneur has decided to transform a network of tunnels built by the Allies into a brewery.
It was built by Lee Goh Tong, the late founder of Genting Highlands. The temple is dedicated to the Buddhist Monk Qingshui (清水), who was said to have possessed supernatural powers, perform miracles and defeat evil spirits.
Rob takes part in some important conservation work and finds out how the beavers have been shaping the wetland habitat since they were brought to their enclosure in 2020. With an introduction from Julia Bradbury, this video also sheds light on wider work the National Trust is doing to reconnect rivers and streams to the surrounding landscape with its innovative Stage 0 project which is underway.
Rob learns how river restoration helps to ease challenges brought by climate change, including flooding and drought. The beavers also play a key role as ecosystem engineers and the dams they build hold water in dry periods and help to prevent flash flooding downstream.
Gran Canaria is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa. It’s known for its black lava and white sand beaches. Its southern beaches include bustling Playa del Inglés and Puerto Rico as well as quieter Puerto de Mogán and San Agustín. In the north, capital city Las Palmas is a major stop for cruise ships and duty-free shopping. The island’s interior is rural and mountainous.
Antelope Island State Park in Utah is home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn (antelope), and many other desert animals. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Year-round Interpretive opportunities round out the Antelope Island experience.
Hosted by wildlife presenter Hannah Stitfall (@hannahstitfall via IG).
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