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    • 12 Geography Fun Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

      The world is a mind-boggling place.

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      With so many places to visit and things to discover, it's no wonder that the world always has a way to surprise you just with simple, scientific facts.

      Turns out, our little, blue planet is actually more like a big, thick encyclopedia of knowledge just waiting to be discovered.

      Here are some incredible, geographic facts about this planet we call Earth.

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      1. Continents shift at about the same rate as your fingernails grow.

      2. Mt. Thor on Baffin Island, Canada, has Earth’s greatest sheer vertical drop (4,101 feet).
        You can take one step off the peak and fall nearly a mile before you hit anything.

      3. Ninety percent of Earth's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere.

      4. California has more people than all of Canada.
        Canada: 35.85 million. California: 39.14 million. (According to data from 2015.)

      5. Australia is wider than the moon.

      6. In the Philippines, there’s an island that’s within a lake, on an island that’s within a lake, on an island.
        You might need to read that a second time.

      7. The Dead Sea is currently 429 meters below sea level and sinking about 1 meter a year.

      8. At certain times of the year you could walk from the United States to Russia because of two islands known as Big (Russian) and Little (U.S.) Diomede.
        Russia and the United States, at their closest points, are about 2.4 miles apart.

      9. Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, can fit inside the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.

      10. Russia spans 11 time zones.
        At one end of Russia it could be 7 in the morning and at the other it's 6 in the evening.

      11. Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.

      12. Africa is the only continent that covers four hemispheres.

      posted in Geography And Facts
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • World university rankings for Top Universities , according to Times Higher Education
      1. University of Oxford (95.7)
      2. California Institute of Technology (95)
      3. Harvard University (95)
      4. Stanford University (94.9)
      5. Massachussets Institute of Technology (94.6)
      6. University of Cambridge (94.6)
      7. Princeton University (93.6)
      8. University of California, Berkely (92.7)
      9. Yale University (90.8)
      10. University of Chicago (89.8)
      11. Columbia Univesity (89.6)
      12. Imperial College London (89.1)
      13. Johns Hopkins University (88.4)
      14. University of Pennsylvannia (88.4)
      15. ETH Zurich (88.2)
      16. Tsinghua University (87.5)
      17. Peking University (87.5)
      18. University of Toronto (87.2)
      19. UCL (87.2)
      20. University of California, Los Angeles (86.7)
      21. National University of Singapore (85.2)
      22. Cornell University (85)
      23. Duke University (83.5)
      24. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (83.1)
      25. Northwestern University (83.1)
      posted in Discussions
      Hikmat
      Hikmat

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    • Best Courses To Study Abroad After Graduation

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      Table Of Content

      • Computer Sciences
        Universities Offering CS Courses After Graduation

      • Engineering
        Universities Offering Engineering Courses After Graduation

      • Medicine
        Universities Offering Medicine Courses After Graduation

      • Business Studies
        Universities Offering Business Courses After Graduation

      The concept of internationalization has gradually increased, especially when it comes to achieving higher education. Studying abroad has been considered one of the ways to give a boost to an individual’s career. The number of students moving abroad to achieve higher education is higher than ever. Moreover, where achieving an undergraduate degree abroad was seen, achieving education abroad after graduation has also become highly common.

      There are diverse opportunities for students after concluding their graduation. To facilitate students, some of the best courses that a student can opt for after graduation are described in this article below.

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      • Computer Sciences
        Computer Science is one of the fields that has seen immense growth and advancements throughout the world. The world has witnessed some of the most major technological achievements in the past few years. The degree is not confined to any country but is emerging around the world. A number of well-known universities are offering different courses in computer science.

      If a student has completed an undergraduate degree in computer science, they can earn a master’s degree in it at any foreign university. A master’s degree includes high-profile advanced learning that prepares an individual for their professional understanding. Computer Science, which has become a career with one of the world's highest incomes, has recently been able to captivate a large number of students. It is estimated that due to the high demand for CS graduates, the employment rate for CS will increase by 11% by 2029.

      Universities Offering Computer Science Courses After Graduation.
      Some of the best universities offering CS courses are mentioned below.

      ** Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)**

      ** Stanford University **

      Carnegie Mellon University

      University of Oxford

      University of Cambridge

      Harvard University

      University of Waterloo

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      • Engineering

      One of the most coveted degrees in the world is an engineering degree. For obvious reasons, engineering courses have always been popular worldwide. Numerous career opportunities in many sectors are available in engineering. The engineering field has different branches and students can opt for their major to pursue further education.

      Students who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree in engineering can further avail themselves of the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in engineering. It is one of the most popular degree programs, which is why it is being offered at a number of globally recognized universities.

      Universities Offering Engineering Courses After Graduation
      Some of the best universities offering Engineering courses includes the following.

      Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

      National University of Singapore.

      Harbin Institute of Technology.

      Stanford University.

      University of California, Berkeley.

      Harvard University

      University of Oxford

      Medicine
      Medicine has always been a highly recommended degree program in the world. The major breakthroughs and prospects have made it common among students to pursue postgraduate degrees in medicine. A number of globally recognized medical institutes offer courses in medicine to facilitate a large proportion of students. Students typically pursue a medical doctorate to focus on scientific research or a medical residency program to become a medical specialist in order to advance their education in a particular specialty of medicine.

      Students who have completed an MBBS degree can look forward to achieving a postgraduate degree in medicine as it is among the best and most demanding courses after graduation. It will result in teaching students how to use advanced intercultural abilities in their professional practice. It will also help them to practice medicine in a global setting and to acquire and evaluate new ideas from different sources.

      posted in Discussions
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • RE: What’s the best place for holidays in your country?

      I am suggesting that Attabad Lake, Lulusar, Swat Valley and Arang Kel is the best places for enjoying holidays.

      posted in Discussions
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • RE: Free Travel Apps to book your next flight

      Thats awesom!

      posted in Discussions
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • RE: Pros and Cons of Living in Johannesburg South Africa

      Thanks, it's much helpful information.

      posted in Johannesburg
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • 12 Geography Fun Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

      The world is a mind-boggling place.

      alt text
      With so many places to visit and things to discover, it's no wonder that the world always has a way to surprise you just with simple, scientific facts.

      Turns out, our little, blue planet is actually more like a big, thick encyclopedia of knowledge just waiting to be discovered.

      Here are some incredible, geographic facts about this planet we call Earth.

      alt text

      1. Continents shift at about the same rate as your fingernails grow.

      2. Mt. Thor on Baffin Island, Canada, has Earth’s greatest sheer vertical drop (4,101 feet).
        You can take one step off the peak and fall nearly a mile before you hit anything.

      3. Ninety percent of Earth's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere.

      4. California has more people than all of Canada.
        Canada: 35.85 million. California: 39.14 million. (According to data from 2015.)

      5. Australia is wider than the moon.

      6. In the Philippines, there’s an island that’s within a lake, on an island that’s within a lake, on an island.
        You might need to read that a second time.

      7. The Dead Sea is currently 429 meters below sea level and sinking about 1 meter a year.

      8. At certain times of the year you could walk from the United States to Russia because of two islands known as Big (Russian) and Little (U.S.) Diomede.
        Russia and the United States, at their closest points, are about 2.4 miles apart.

      9. Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, can fit inside the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.

      10. Russia spans 11 time zones.
        At one end of Russia it could be 7 in the morning and at the other it's 6 in the evening.

      11. Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.

      12. Africa is the only continent that covers four hemispheres.

      posted in Geography And Facts
      Hikmat
      Hikmat
    • World university rankings for Top Universities , according to Times Higher Education
      1. University of Oxford (95.7)
      2. California Institute of Technology (95)
      3. Harvard University (95)
      4. Stanford University (94.9)
      5. Massachussets Institute of Technology (94.6)
      6. University of Cambridge (94.6)
      7. Princeton University (93.6)
      8. University of California, Berkely (92.7)
      9. Yale University (90.8)
      10. University of Chicago (89.8)
      11. Columbia Univesity (89.6)
      12. Imperial College London (89.1)
      13. Johns Hopkins University (88.4)
      14. University of Pennsylvannia (88.4)
      15. ETH Zurich (88.2)
      16. Tsinghua University (87.5)
      17. Peking University (87.5)
      18. University of Toronto (87.2)
      19. UCL (87.2)
      20. University of California, Los Angeles (86.7)
      21. National University of Singapore (85.2)
      22. Cornell University (85)
      23. Duke University (83.5)
      24. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (83.1)
      25. Northwestern University (83.1)
      posted in Discussions
      Hikmat
      Hikmat