Now that you have developed your own personal definition of the location of your country, I want you to tell me those distinctives that are specific to the nation and then those features that are unique for the country. For example, Japan has the geographic distinctive of being islands off the coast of China
with one of the defining features that is unique only to Japan being Mount Fuji (Fujiyama). Many countries are islands off the coast of China, but only Japan has Mt Fuji and when you see a picture of rice paddies with people replanting rice that could be any where in Asia (Taiwan, Philipines Hainan, Japan) but if they are standing with Mount Fuji in the background only Japan has that unique and defining feature (Mount Fuji). Download some pictures of defining features of your country.
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The Taj Mahal (pronounced /tɑdʒ mə'hɑl/ ---- Hindi: ताज महल; Persian/Urdu: تاج محل) is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
ReplyDeleteThe Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Indian and Islamic architectural styles, especially those of Persia and Turkey. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
Ganga River
ReplyDeleteOne of India’s most sacred rivers, the Ganga (or the Ganges) originates in the Himalayas at Gaumukh (13,858ft). Legend has it that the Ganga originated from the Mountain Meru believed to be located at the core of the universe, and also considered to be the home of gods.
The river is spiritual for the Hindus is born out by the fact that a dip in the Ganga is believed to absolve one of all sins. A few drops of Ganga jal (water) on a dying Hindu’s lips are said to earn the latter a permanent abode in heaven.
Sami Starkey
ReplyDeleteThe Desert Region Of India: This region comprises of the Great Desert and the Little Desert. Rajasthan and Gujurat falls in this place. The region is quite popular for its art and architecture and you can see maginificent forts and palaces here.
The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret in Delhi, India. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutub complex. The Qutub Minar is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top. The diameter of the base is 14.3 meters wide while the top floor measures 2.75 meters in diameter.
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ReplyDeleteThe third highest mountain in the world (Everest in first, K2 in second, three of its five peaks are located on the border in Sikkim, India. The other two are located in the Taplejung District of Nepal. It was at first thought of the highest mountain in the world, but was later pronounced the third largest by British scientists. It was first climbed on May 25, 1955 by Joe Brown and George band, on a British expedition. To see a picture of the mountain go to this page:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Kangchenjunga.JPG
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India holds one of the greatest buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He built it in memory of his wife. The building contains cultural influences of Islamic culture,Indian(from India)culture, Turkish culture, and Persian culture. The Taj Mahal is known as the jewel of Muslim art. The building for the Taj Mahal began around 1632 and was completed around 1653. The Taj Mahal is a great piece of culture to India!
ReplyDeleteThe Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in the world. It is located in India. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble.
ReplyDeleteHere is a picture of the The Taj Mahal
65 kilometers from Palanpur and 45 Kms from Mt. Abu (near Gujarat Rajasthan border)is a town called Ambaji (located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat). Here is where the great Maa Ambaji temple is located. The Ambaji Mata temple at Gabbar is very ancient. So old in fact that the very origin has been forgotten. It is dedicated to Mata Ambe (Mother Goddess).
ReplyDeleteIndia is the seventh largest country, and it is to the southeast of China and the southwest of Pakistan. Its national sport is hockey, national bird is the peacock, and national flower is the water lily. If you were to go to Agra, you would see the India is the seventh largest country, and it is to the southeast of China and the southwest of Pakistan. Its national sport is hockey, national bird is the peacock, and national flower is the water lily. If you were to go to Agra, you would see the Taj Mahal; this is how you would know that you are in India. This beautiful white marble monument was finished in 1653.
ReplyDeleteIndia's borders run a total length of 15,106.70 km (9,387 mi).[1] Its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh were delineated according to the Radcliffe Line, which was created in 1947 to partition India on religious lines before independence from British rule. Located to its west, Pakistan's border with India runs 3,323 km (2,065 mi), dividing the Punjab region and along the boundaries of the Thar Desert and the Rann of Kutch.[1] Both nations delineated a Line of Control (LoC) to serve as the informal boundary between the Indian and Pakistan-administered areas of Kashmir
ReplyDeleteIndia Is bordered by The mountians of himalayas there are two main rivers ghanges and the bramaputra.
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All Block three students try to find some other distinctives besides the Taj Mahal. there are many fine unique features in India. Grades on above comments have been posted.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Taj Mahal. It is one of the world's most famous and beautiful places. It has two mosques and an imposing gateway. Construction started in 1634, and ended in almost 22 years; in other words, it ended in about 1656.
ReplyDeleteThe Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
ReplyDeleteThe Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Ottoman, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
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ReplyDeleteA great arc of mountains, composed of the Himalaya, Hindu Kush, and Patkai ranges define the northern Indian subcontinent.
he Himalaya is the world's highest mountain range. They form India's northeastern border, separating it from northeastern Asia. They are one of the world's youngest mountain ranges
Gateway of India
ReplyDeleteMumbai'smost famous monument, this is the starting point for most tourists who wanst to explore the city. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the Raj ended in 1947, this colonial simbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway. Today this simbol of colonialism has got Indianised, drawing droves of local tourists and citizens. Behind the arch, there are steps leading down to the water. Here, you can get onto one of the bobing little motor launches, for a short cruise through Mumbai's splendid natural harbour.
The Art of India has been around for many generations including prehistoric cave paintings of wild animals and hunters with spears. One of the animals was a Bengal tigers and Indian elephants as well. There are also monkeys in India.
ReplyDeleteIndia is located in the continent of Asia south west of China and is separated from it by the Himalayas and is to the south west of Pakistan. The country is basically a peninsula bordered by the Bay of Bengal and The Arabian Sea. An important landmark in the country of India is the Ganges River which has acted as and supported a cultural hearth for many thousand of years.
ReplyDeleteIndia is located in the continent of Asia south west of China and is separated from it by the Himalayas and is to the south west of Pakistan. The country is basically a peninsula bordered by the Bay of Bengal and The Arabian Sea. The Taj Mahal is distinctive to India and is a fine and elegant example of Mughal architecture.
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