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Thursday, 6 June 2013

WORLD's LARGEST WATERFALL

VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA
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Victoria Falls (or Mosi-oa-Tunya (Tokaleya Tonga: the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. While it is neither the widest nor the highest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest in the world. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The falls' maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls.

WORLD's LARGEST WATERFALL

VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA



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Tuesday, 4 June 2013

WORLD's LONGEST CORRIDOR

RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, INDIA

Ramanathaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva located on the island of Rameswaram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.The temple has the longest corridor among all temples in world.

RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, INDIA




Monday, 3 June 2013

WORLD's SMALLEST COUNTRY

VATICAN CITY

Area  0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population 836(July 2012)
Currency: Euro

Vatican City was established as an independent state in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri, on behalf of Pope Pius XI and by Prime Minister Benito Mussolini on behalf of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. It is smallest country in the worlds.


WORLD's SMALLEST COUNTRY ( VATICAN CITY )

VATICAN CITY


Saturday, 1 June 2013

WORLD's HIGHEST AIRPORT

LHASA GONGGAR AIRPORT, CHINA

Lhasa Gonggar Airport is the airport serving Lhasa, the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is located about 62 kilometres (39 mi) southwest of the city in Gonggar County of Shannan Prefecture. The airport is close to the road to Tsetang, the capital of Shannan Prefecture. At an elevation of 3,570 metres (11,710 ft), Lhasa Airport is one of the highest airports in the world. The airport was built in 1965, a second runway was built in 1994 and terminal facilities were upgraded in 2004.

WORLD's HIGHEST AIRPORT, (LHASA GONGGAR, TIBET AIRPORT)



Tuesday, 28 May 2013

WORLD's STEALTH UAV

X-47B, US

The Northrop Grumman X-47B is a unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier-based use. Developed by the American defense technology company Northrop Grumman, the X-47 project began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and is now part of the United States Navy's UCAS-D (Unmanned Combat Air System) program, which aims to create a carrier-based unmanned aircraft. It is intended that the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike System (UCLASS) will enter service in 2019. The X-47B first flew in 2011, and as of 2013, it is undergoing flight testing, having successfully performed a series of land- and carrier-based demonstrations.

WORLD's STEALTH UAV (Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle) X-47B






Saturday, 18 May 2013

WORLD's LARGEST SNOW PARK

Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
 
More than seven years since it opened, Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai remains one of the most attractions in the UAE. Billed the world's largest Snow Park, it sprawls over 3000 square meters of artificial snow. Temperatures here are set at -1°C (about 45 to 48 degrees lower than the desert heat outside).

There are tobogganing hills, a twin track bobsled ride, a snowball-throwing gallery and a snow cavern filled with interactive experiences. An observation tower offers a view of the Ski Dubai main slope. Children can build a snowman and play on the hills. Refreshments are available at two cafes - St Moritz Cafe at the entrance to Ski Dubai, and Avalanche Cafe at mid-station.

A full-day pass sets you back by AED 140 (US$ 38, INR 2,088) for adults and AED 130 ($35, INR 1939) for children under 13. Kids under three are not charged. A winter-coat, boots and disposable socks are included with the ticket. Ski Dubai has a full capacity of 1,500 guests.

ICE-SKI IN THE DUBAI DESERT

Ski Dubai

WORLD's LARGEST SNOW PARK





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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

AN AMAZING FLOATING FOOTBALL STADIUM

THE FLOAT@MARINE BAY, SINGAPORE

The Float@Marina Bay is the world's largest floating stage. It is located on the waters of the Marina Reservoir, in Marina Bay, Singapore. Made entirely of steel, the floating platform on Marina Bay measures 120 meters long and 83 meters wide, which is 5% larger than the soccer field at the National Stadium. The platform can bear up to 1,070 tonnes, equivalent to the total weight of 9,000 people, 200 tonnes of stage props and three 30-tonne military vehicles. The gallery at the stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000 people.

The floating stadium will be a venue for events on the waters of Marina Bay for five years from 2007. These events may include sports, concerts, exhibitions, and the arts and cultural performances. The National Day Parade will also be held annually for five years at the stadium, which is meant to be an interim or temporary venue in place of the National Stadium until the Singapore Sports Hub at Kallang is completed in 2014 for the Singapore Southeast Asian Games in 2015 and the future National Day Parade.

AN AMAZING FLOATING FOOTBALL STADIUM



THE FLOAT@MARINE BAY

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

WORLD's LARGEST FLOATING RUBBER DUCK

INFLATABLE RUBBER DUCK SAILS INTO HONGKONG
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The World's largest floating duck is making its way straight ahead to Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui! The huge inflatable duck measures nearly 46 feet tall and 55 feet long. The oh-so-cute Rubber Duck is over six storeys in height and built to resemble the beloved yellow bath toy.

INFLATABLE RUBBER DUCK SAILS INTO HONGKONG


WORLD's LARGEST FLOATING RUBBER DUCK

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Monday, 13 May 2013

WATER FLOATING BUS

AMFIBUS
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The Amfibus is an amphibious bus which was considered as a replacement for the Renfrew Ferry across the River Clyde. 
The Amfibus is based on a Volvo chassis and made by Dutch Amphibious Transport Vehicles BV, Nijmegen, Gelderland. Each Amfibus costs £700,000.Propulsion in the water is by water jets. The Amfibus is capable of 60 mph (97 km/h) on land and 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) on water.

When SPT ceased to operate the Renfrew Ferry on 31 March 2010, one option for replacement was the Amfibus, capable of both driving on the road and sailing across the river. The Amfibus had previously been trialled by Splashtours in Rotterdam Harbour, where it successfully coped with the wash from tugs and cargo ships. Trials on the Clyde took place on 8 and 9 February 2010. It was not without problems as one of the bus' airbags worked loose. The Amfibus was not selected to continue the service. However in July 2011 a similar vehicle started a tourist cruise service running direct from Schiphol airport to the Amsterdam canals.


AMFIBUS

WATER FLOATING BUS



 
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Thursday, 9 May 2013

WORLD's FASTEST CIRCUM AROUND OF GLOBE


The offshore-racing trimaran Banque Populaire V is Team Banque Populaire's fifth boat designed to set oceanic records. She was launched on October 4, 2008 in Nantes, France. Jules Verne Trophy (fastest circumnavigation around the world) in 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds, arrival the 6th of January 2012, averaging 26.5 knots.

With her 40 m (130 ft) length, she is currently the largest racing trimaran in the world. Her current skipper is Loick Peyron. Her first skipper, Pascal Bidégorry, entrered the Team Banque Populaire in 2004. Her sponsor is the French bank Banque Populaire.

BANQUE POPULAIRE V


WORLD's FASTEST CIRCUM AROUND OF GLOBE


fastest circumnavigation around the world


Friday, 26 April 2013

WORLD's LARGEST CRUISE SHIP

ALLURE OF THE SEAS, EUROPE
362 m (1,187 ft) Long
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The Oasis class is a class of Royal Caribbean International cruise ships that are the world's largest passenger and world's largest Cruise ships. The first two ships in the class, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, were delivered in 2009 and 2010 by STX Europe in Turku, Finland. "Allure of the Seas" holds the record for the Largest Passenger Ship and Largest Cruise Ship ever constructed, although Allure is 50 millimeters (2.0 in) longer than "Oasis of the Seas".

Length: 362 m (1,187 ft) Long
Height: 72 m (236 ft) above water line
Depth: 22.55 m (74 ft) below water line
Capacity: 5,400 passengers at double occupancy
6,296 maximum


WORLD's LARGEST CRUISE SHIP

ALLURE OF THE SEAS, EUROPE






Oasis of the Seas





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