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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 17th-largest desert, and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert.

About 85% of the Thar Desert is located within India, and the remaining 15% is in Pakistan.^[2] The Thar Desert forms about 4.56% of the total geographic area of India. More than 60% of the desert lies in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and it extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana, and the Pakistani province of Sindh. Within Pakistan's Punjab province, the Thar continues as the Cholistan Desert. The desert comprises a very dry part, the Marusthali region in the west, and a semidesert region in the east with fewer sand dunes and slightly more precipitation. 

The Thar Desert extends between the Aravalli Hills in the northeast and stretches to Punjab and Haryana to the north, to the Great Rann of Kutch along the coast, and to the alluvial plains of the Indus River in the west and northwest. Most of the desert area is covered by huge, shifting sand dunes that receive sediments from the alluvial plains and the coast. The sand is highly mobile due to strong winds occurring before the onset of the monsoon. The Luni River is the only river in the desert. Rainfall is limited to 100 to 500 mm (4 to 20 in) per year, almost all falling from June to September.

Saltwater lakes within the Thar Desert include the Sambhar, Kuchaman, Didwana, Pachpadra, and Phalodi in Rajasthan and Kharaghoda in Gujarat. These lakes receive and collect rainwater during monsoon and evaporate during the dry season. The salt is derived by the weathering of rocks in the region.

Lithic tools belonging to the prehistoric Aterian culture of the Maghreb have been discovered in Middle Paleolithic deposits in the Thar Desert.

Hawa Mahal Jaipur India

 

Information About Hawa Mahal

Situated at Badi Choupad, Pink City of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the City Palace nearby. See below for more information about Hawa Mahal.

In 1799, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler, Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ordered Lal Chand Usta to construct an extension to the Royal City Palace. The Purdah System at the time was strictly followed. Rajput Royal Ladies should not be seen by strangers or appear in any public area. The construction of Hawa Mahal allows the Royal Ladies to enjoy from every day Street Scenes to Royal Processions on the street without being seen.

The Mahal has a total of 953 small casements each with small lattice worked pink window, balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices. This allows cool breeze blow through the mahal and keep it cool and airy in summer. Despite the large number of windows, each of them are size of a peep hole such that the Royal Ladies were not to be seen by the public.

The 5-Stores Palace was built in the form of Krishna’s Crown because Sarai Pratap Singh was devoted to Krishna, the Hindu God.

Some World Heritage Sites

 

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Amazon Basin, Brazil

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CHRIST OF THE ABYSS - Monuments

 

• Liguria, Italy

Christ of the Abyss (Italian: "Il Cristo degli Abissi") is a submerged bronze statue of Jesus, located in the Mediterranean Sea off San Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. It was placed in the water on 22 August 1954 at approximately 17 metres depth, and stands c. 2.5 metres tall.

 

The sculpture was created by Guido Galletti after an idea of Italian diver Duilio Marcante. The statue was placed near the spot where Dario Gonzatti died in 1947. He was the first Italian to use SCUBA gear. It depicts Christ in a pose offering a blessing of peace. His hands and head are raised toward the surface (or the sky, when positioned above water).

 

Due to increasing amounts of corrosion and the growth of crustaceans, the statue was removed from the water and restored in 2003. A hand that had been detached by an anchor was also replaced. The statue was returned to the water with a new base on 17 July 2004.

A second bronze sculpture cast from the same mould exists off the coast of St. George's, Grenada. This was a gift of the navy of Genoa for assistance in rescuing the crew of Italian vessel Bianca C destroyed by fire in the port of St. George's. The sculpture was placed under water on October 22, 1961.

 

A third bronze from the original mould was presented to the Underwater Society of America in New York in 1962. On August 25, 1965 it was placed approximately 25 feet off the waters of Key Largo, Florida. It is located around Dry Rocks, around six miles east of Key Largo in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. While the statue weighs around 260 kg, the concrete base to which it is attached weighs about 9 tons.

 

Various other casts of the statue exist both under water and above water in churches and museums.

The original clay statue minus the hands was located in a foundry in 1993. This is now on display with replacement hands at the National Museum of Underwater Activities in Ravenna, Italy.

World’s Most Expensive 10 Streets

World’s Most Expensive 10 Streets

In August of 2009, the "Wealth Bulletin" published a List of the 10 Most Expensive Streets in the World.

Take a stroll through the World’s Toniest Addresses and get a feel for what it would be like to live on one of the Costliest Streets in the World.

1. Avenue Princess Grace, Monaco

Average cost per square foot: $17,750

Named after true-life fairy tale princess Grace Kelly, Avenue Princess Grace is set in one of the most famous billionaire playgrounds in the world. Whether you are an oil baron looking for some casino action or Formula 1 Grand Prix racing, or an heiress looking for a sunny place to moor your yacht, Monaco is the place and Avenue Princess Grace is the address.

2. Severn Road, Hong Kong

Average cost per square foot: $11,200

The most expensive street in this vibrant location that was once a part of the British Empire, Severn Street is the pinnacle of luxury in one of the most luxurious places in the world. Hong Kong offers many attractions for visitors and guests, ranging from beautiful beaches to the arts to Hong Kong’s unique interpretation of Disney. If you are lucky enough to own a property on the Severn Road, you could sell your property and bag yourself over $11,000 per square foot.

3. Fifth Avenue, New York City

Average cost per square foot: $7,500

The most glamorous street in the city that never sleeps is still some of the priciest real estate in the world. For the billionaire who still believes that there’s really no other place to be but New York City, Fifth Avenue is the only place to live. Virtually anything in the world can be found somewhere in the city, night or day. Shopping, food from celebrity chefs, cultural events and the cream of the entertainment world are all just a short limousine ride from your Fifth Avenue apartment.

4. Kensington Palace Gardens, London

Average cost per square foot: $7,196

Lined with grand mansions, London’s famous “Billionaires Row” resembles a street from a fairy tale. Located in west central London, Kensington Palace Gardens combines the excitement of the classiest English-speaking city in the world with the luxury of a secluded estate. London is definitely one of the most thrilling cities in the world to live in, and Kensington Place Gardens is the most luxurious address in London this side of Buckingham Palace.

5. Avenue Montaigne, Paris

Average cost per square foot: $5,076

The city of romance harbours a neighbourhood for the super rich, as well. Residences here are not as massively impressive as those of its London counterpart, but the sophisticated apartments on the Avenue Montaigne offer convenient access to the wares of fashion and jewellery names such as Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Ralph Lauren and Bulgari. Also noteworthy are the pleasures of the Seine, the views from the Eiffel Tower, a vibrant arts scene and some of the most famous works of art ever created on display at the Louvre. For the undecided billionaire, the Plaza Athénée hotel offers the chance to have a temporary address on one of the world’s priciest streets.

6. Ostozhenka, Moscow

Average cost per square foot: $3,738

Situated on the banks of the Moscow River, Ostozhenka is home to many of Russia’s rapidly increasing number of billionaires. Moscow wasted no time in regaining its world-class status after the end of the cold war, and this magnificent street masterfully combines opulence and tradition to provide one of the most beautiful billionaire addresses in the world. Shopping,fine dining and cultural events offer diversion for those times when you just need to get out of the mansion for a while.

7. Via Suvretta, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Average cost per square foot: $3,551

An ancient street located in what is recognized as the oldest winter resort town in the world, the Via Suvretta is the vacation home of some of the very richest people on earth. This Alpine village with gorgeous views is not the place for the billionaire who is trying to get away from the social scene. Famous for it’s winning combination of sunshine and skiing, St. Moritz attracts crowds of glitterati each year for the “White Turf” horse race held on the frozen Lake St. Moritz.

8. Carolwood Drive, Beverly Hills

Average cost per square foot: $2,803

This celebrity enclave located in the middle of Los Angeles is still one of the most expensive places in the world to live. Beverly Hills has been the home of countless movie stars and entertainers, as well as numerous scandals and a few fictional oil-rich billionaires since the first half of the twentieth century and its appeal shows no sign of fading. More glitter and glitz than sophistication or tradition, Beverly Hills is nonetheless an opulent pocket in one of America’s largest cities

9. Wolseley Road, Sydney

Average cost per square foot: $2,616

Long the most expensive address in Australia, Wolseley Road is now also one of the most expensive streets in the world, as well. Of the top 100 most expensive houses in Australia, 16 are located on Wolseley Road in Sydney. Sydney, a multicultural mecca for immigrants and home of the famed Sydney Opera House, is known for its dedication to the arts and the exuberant, can-do attitude of its people, so if you are a self-made billionaire, Wolseley Road may just be the address for you

10. Altamount Road, Mumbai

Average cost per square foot: $2,336

Mumbai is a perfect example of India’s rapid growth and development and proves that India has taken its place among the favoured residences of the wealthy. Altamount Road, in rapidly-growing Mumbai, is home to some of the most striking architecture on the list of the most expensive addresses in the world. One of the cross streets that makes up the famous Kemp’s Corner, Altamount Road serves as home base to India’s wealthiest elite, including a few famous Bollywood stars.

No.	Street	Cost per sq mt
1	Avenue Princess Grace, Monaco	$190,000
2	Severn Road, Hong Kong	$121,000
3	Fifth Avenue, New York City	$80,000
4	Kensington Palace Gardens, London	$77,000
5	Avenue Montaigne, Paris	$54,000
6	Ostozhenka, Moscow	$40,000
7	Via Suvretta, St Moritz	$38,000
8	Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles	$30,000
9	Wolseley Road, Sydney	$28,000
10	Altamount Road, Mumbai	$25,000

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