Koggala is a small but already very popular resort located south of Colombo. Its main attraction is a luxurious five-kilometer beach that attracts tourists of all stripes. Families with children and party-goers, newlyweds stunned with love, fans of active water sports and just typical beach couch potatoes love to swim and relax here. In addition,…
Category: Asia
SUMMER MONSOON
The summer monsoon transports moist air from the Indian Ocean to India. Over the Western Ghats, a mountain range in the west of India, these humid air masses bring the first uphill rain. On the other hand, on the other side of the Western Ghats, it remains dry, as these areas are in the rain shadow of the mountains. The air masses are driven further inland by the monsoon winds and transport further precipitation to the Indian plateau, the Deccan plateau. The warm, humid air masses then gradually rise in the Himalayan mountains. There is the last uphill rain. The air masses heat up even further over the Tibetan plateau and continue to rise. The rising warm air forms a low again, which attracts more air coming from the north, which cools down as it rises. The cooled air masses flow back to the equator and towards the ITC. There the cycle starts all over again.
WINTER CONSUMPTION
In winter there is a cold peak in the interior of Asia. From this air flows to the low pressure areas of the ITC, which are now south of the equator. For India this means a change in wind direction compared to summer. The dry air masses come from the Himalayas and spread to the southwest over India. They do not bring any precipitation. For more information about the continent of Asia, please check mathgeneral.com.
Visa to Cambodia
To visit Cambodia, Russian citizens need a national visa, which can be obtained in advance via the Internet, at the consular section of the Embassy of Cambodia in Russia, or directly at passport control upon arrival. Document requirements are minimal: a valid passport, photo and visa fee of 30 USD, plus a questionnaire if you…
Annapurna, Nepal
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Vodlozersky Park, Russia
According to Computerdo.com, Vodlozersky Park was created to preserve the natural complex in the basin of Lake Vodlozero and the Ileksa River. Its territory is divided into three parts: Vodlozerskaya with a center in the village of Kuganavolok, Ileksskaya with a center in the city of Onega and Pudozhskaya with a center in the village…
India Travel Tips
According to Cellphoneexplorer.com, India is the cradle of ancient Indian civilization, the birthplace of four religions and the largest country in South Asia. This exotic destination attracts many travelers, but for a great trip, check out travel tips for India. After all, breaking the law threatens with fines, wrong gestures can offend local residents, and…
Sri Lanka 2010
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts
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South Korea Geography and Climate
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UAE Tourist Information
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Turkey Early History
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Transnistria Overview
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Thailand History
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Thailand Culture
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Russia History from the Rise of Romanovs to the Age of the Empresses
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