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Switzerland- The landlocked country

December 28, 2009 by admin  
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Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It has borders with France to the west, Italy to the south, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east and Germany to the north.Switzerland is known for its mountains but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. The highest point is [...]

Miami

December 15, 2009 by admin  
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Miami is one of the country’s most important financial centers. It is a major center of commerce, finances, corporate headquarters, and boasts a strong international business community. According to the ranking of world cities undertaken by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network (GaWC) and based on the level of presence of global [...]

The Geology Of Miami

December 4, 2009 by admin  
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The surface bedrock under the Miami area is called Miami oolite or Miami limestone. This bedrock is covered by a thin layer of soil, and is no more than 50 feet (15 m) thick. Miami limestone formed as the result of the drastic changes in sea level associated with recent glaciations or ice ages. Beginning [...]