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What Do You Know About Camels?
Camels are large, elegant creatures that have been domesticated for thousands of years. They are known for their ability to survive in harsh desert environments and their unique physical features.…Rousseau, Henri
(Encyclopedia) Rousseau, HenriRousseau, HenriäNrēˈ r&oomacr;sōˈ [key], 1844–1910, French primitive painter, b. Laval. He was entirely self-taught, and his work remained consistently naive and…Red River Settlement
(Encyclopedia) Red River Settlement, agricultural colony in present Manitoba, North Dakota, and Minnesota. It was the undertaking of Thomas Douglas, 5th earl of Selkirk. Wishing to relieve the…land art
(Encyclopedia) land art or earthworks, art form developed in the late 1960s and early 70s by Robert Smithson, Robert Morris, Michael Heizer, and others, in which the artist employs the elements of…Karakalpakstan Republic
(Encyclopedia) Karakalpakstan RepublicKarakalpakstan Republickäˌrəkŭlpäkˈ [key], autonomous republic (1992 pop. 1,312,000), c.61,000 sq mi (158,000 sq km), W Uzbekistan, on the Amu Darya River. Nukus…Ishmael
(Encyclopedia) IshmaelIshmaelĭshˈmāĕl [key] [Heb.,=God hears], in the Bible. 1 Son of Abraham and Hagar; ancestor of 12 tribes in N Arabia. Through Sara's jealousy he and his mother were sent into…Palmyra, ancient city, Syria
(Encyclopedia) PalmyraPalmyrapălmīˈrə [key], ancient city of central Syria. A small modern village known as Tudmor or Tadmor (the Syrian Arabic name of Palmyra) is nearby; residents were relocated…Almagro, Diego de
(Encyclopedia) Almagro, Diego deAlmagro, Diego dedyāˈgō dā älmäˈgrō [key], c.1475–1538, Spanish conquistador, a leader in the conquest of Peru. A partner of Francisco Pizarro, he took part in the…Henderson
(Encyclopedia) Henderson. 1 City (2020 pop. 27,801), seat of Henderson co., NW Ky., on the Ohio River, in an oil, coal, tobacco, corn, and livestock…Oman Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Sultanate of Oman, an enchanting gem in the heart of Asia, is nestled on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. This Asian country shares its borders with Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the…Trending
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