Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 1. Introduction The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the United States of America’s most known landmarks and icons. Joseph Strauss was the designer of the 2700 meter long bridge in 1932. The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco and the Marin headlands, with a famous colour of International Orange. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge, which means that the bridge is mainly supported by cables (129 000 kilometres of wire to be exact) stretched between vertical towers.
It also covered about 14.3 million square miles, about a quarter of the Earth 's total land area" (N.W.E, p. 1). This evidence really puts it into perspective how massive the British Empire really was. An empire that large in scale must have made a great impact on history. This paper will be generally centered around the impact and influence they had on history. One interesting thing that needs to be discussed is how the British empire acquired the phrase "The empire on which the sun never sets" to be used to describe them.
It is on an elevation of 4,770 feet with a width of 65 feet and is 70 feet past the closest rim of the Grand Canyon. The foundation is so laid that it can withstand an earthquake of 8.0 magnitudes. Managed and owned by the Hualapai Indian Tribe, it provides an unparalleled view of the natural wonder and the Colorado River flowing at the base of the canyon. 1. Flying Saucer,
Yangon, Myanmar The largest city in Myanmar is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). This is an interesting city with a mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and many gilded Buddhist pagodas. Shwedagon Paya is one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites. This 325 ft. zedi is adorned with 27 meteric tons of gold leaf, along with thousands of diamonds and other kinds of gems. It is believed that it enshrines eight hairs of the Gautama Buddha and other relics of three former Buddhas.
It is the biggest river island in the state and the second biggest river island in the whole of Asia. As one goes to the island one has to cross a wooden bridge built over the Weinia Fall in order to enter the Island. Rangapani Garo Hills,
The dramatic landscapes with an enchanting view of the Himalaya allure at least 200000 people annually. Nepal history mentions Bill Tilman was the first trekker who had taken permissions with the King in 1949 and visited Kali Gandaki, Everest, and Helambu area. Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to Annapurna (8091 m) in 1950. Jimmy Roberts had spent a year and trekked to Kali Gandaki in 1965. Boris Lissannivitch met King Tribhuvan, established the Royal hotel with Yak and Yeti Bar in Kathmandu.
It was the largest pyramid in the world at an astonishing 146.5 meters tall, but there was a debacle, so now The Great Pyramid stands proudly at 136 meters. Firstly, The Great Pyramid of Giza was
The roof and the highest level of the Willis Tower and the World Trade Center somewhat exceeds the height of the roof and the highest level of the Petronas Twin Towers. Antenna highest in the Willis Tower is 75 meters (246 ft) higher than the tops of the Petronas Twin Towers. Construction of the Petronas Twin Towers Development petronas twin towers designed by Argentine architect César Pelli was built in 1998. After spending seven years, the tower was the tallest building in the world when opened. The depth of the bedrock makes this building is built with the deepest foundation in the 120-meter-deep dunia.Fondasi it requires no small amount of concrete to be built within 1 year by Bachy Soletanche.
Terrific Tanzania Tanzania is a country in East Africa known for its vast wilderness areas. There are many national parks for visitors to get up close to nature and wildlife. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is home to Africa’s highest mountain peak. It is located in northern Tanzania and visitors mostly come here for the challenge of climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a World Heritage Site.
It was said to have acquired considerable fame in Venezuela for treating poisonous snake bites. In 1912 the then Civil Surgeon of Hugli had submitted an unknown plant for experimental trial. Subsequently in 1914 the Acting Consul for France in Bombay, forwarded an ointment made by some Mr. M. Robert of Bordeaux, who had claimed of curing more than 2000 victims of snake bite with the same and he was anxious of testing his remedy in India. In another incident, at the request of Sir Leonard Rogers I.M. S. who was also the manager of Sutna Stone & Lime Company sent some roots &