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Major Landforms of South West Asia

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

West Asia, also known as the Middle East, has diverse landforms that include mountains, plateaus, deserts, and river valleys. The major landforms of the region include: These landforms shape the climate, economy, and settlement patterns of West Asia, influencing agriculture, … Continue reading →

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Classification of Towns On Origin and Stage of Evolution

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

The study of the origin of towns is a fascinating journey into the evolution of human societies and their settlements. Over the years, scholars and historians have proposed various theories to explain how towns came into existence and developed. Following … Continue reading →

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TYPES AND PATTERNS OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Types of rural settlement: Rural settlements are mainly influenced by three factors: physical factors, socio-cultural factors, and security factors. Physical factors include terrain, altitude, climate, and water availability. Socio-cultural factors involve social structure, caste, and religion. Security factors relate to … Continue reading →

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Good News:End of the Earth Postponed

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

It’s a good news/bad news situation for believers in the 2012 Mayan apocalypse. The good news is that the Mayan “Long Count” calendar may not end on Dec. 21, 2012 (and, by extension, the world may not end along with … Continue reading →

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