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Highest Mountains Above 8,000 Meters
Are you a mountain enthusiast? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on the world's 14 highest mountain peaks above 8,000 meters. From the Himalayas to the Karakoram, these peaks have captivated…Highest Mountain Peaks in the World (& Locations)
Photo Source: iStock Mountains have long been a source of awe and inspiration— the taller the better. In ancient times they were deemed to be the homes of gods. In recent years, they inspired the…Shenandoah National Park
(Encyclopedia) Shenandoah National Park, 198,081 acres (80,195 hectares), N Va., extending 80 mi (129 km) along the crest of the Blue Ridge. Authorized in 1926, it was fully established as a national…Muir, John
(Encyclopedia) Muir, John, 1838–1914, American naturalist, b. Dunbar, Scotland, studied at the Univ. of Wisconsin. He came to the United States in 1849 and settled in California in 1868. In…Burnet, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Burnet, Thomas, c.1635–1715, English cleric and scientist, b. Croft, in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Northallerton and Cambridge. Following travels in Europe, Burnet…West Virginia
West Virginia State Information Capital: Charleston Official Name: West Virginia Organized as territory/republic: July 1, 1861 Entered Union (rank): June 20, 1863 (35th state) Present…Karkonosze
(Encyclopedia) Karkonosze: see Krkonoše, mountains.Riesengebirge
(Encyclopedia) Riesengebirge: see Krkonoše, mountains.Malditos, Montes
(Encyclopedia) Malditos, Montes: see Maladetta Mountains.Mfumbiro
(Encyclopedia) Mfumbiro, mountains, Africa: see Virunga.Trending
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