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South Africa accepted the convention on 10 July 1997. [3] There are twelve World Heritage Sites in South Africa. [3] The first three sites in South Africa were added to the list in 1999 while the most recent ones, the Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and the Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa, were added in 2024.
The Vredefort impact structure is the largest verified impact structure on Earth. [ 1] The crater, which has since been eroded away, has been estimated at 170–300 kilometres (110–190 mi) across when it was formed. [ 2][ 3] The remaining structure, comprising the deformed underlying bedrock, is located in present-day Free State province of ...
Batangas, officially the Province of Batangas ( Tagalog: Lalawigan ng BatangasIPA: [bɐˈtaŋgas] ), is a first class province of the Philippines located in the southwestern part of Luzon in the Calabarzon region. Its capital is the city of Batangas, and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north, and Quezon to the east.
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and ...
Taal Lake. / 13.98472°N 121.01583°E / 13.98472; 121.01583. 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. Taal Lake ( Tagalog: Lawa ng Taal, IPA: [taʔal] ), formerly known as Bombón Lake, [ 2][ 3] is a fresh water caldera lake in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The lake fills Taal Volcano, a large ...
The map depicts Asia, Africa and Europe. The Fra Mauro map is a map of the world made around 1450 by the Italian ( Venetian) cartographer Fra Mauro, which is “considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography ." [ 1 ] It is a circular planisphere drawn on parchment and set in a wooden frame that measures over two by two meters.
Google Maps for mobile devices were first released in 2006; the latest versions feature GPS turn-by-turn navigation along with dedicated parking assistance features. By 2013, it was found to be the world's most popular smartphone app, with over 54% of global smartphone owners using it. [ 8]
Golden Gate Highlands National Park (Free State (South African province)) Golden Gate Highlands National Park is located in Free State, South Africa, near the Lesotho border. It covers an area of 340 km 2 (130 sq mi). [ 1 ] The park's most notable features are its golden, ochre, and orange-hued, deeply eroded sandstone cliffs and outcrops, [ 2 ...