Sunday, May 31, 2015

Gir Forest National Park


The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India.Established in 1965, with a total area of 1412 km² (about 258 km² for the fully protected area the national park and 1153 km² for the Sanctuary), the park is located 43 km in the north-east from Somnath.
It is the sole home of the Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is protected as a result of the efforts of the government forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Eiffel Tower


The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It was named after the engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.Satellite view is showing the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel), the tallest building in Paris, the capital city of France. In October 2009 the Eiffel Tower has celebrated its 120th anniversary. The iron construction is located on Champ de Mars (mars field) close to the Seine River.