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The International Date Line deviates to avoid splitting the Aleutian Islands (part of Alaska, USA) into two different dates.
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Great Slave Lake is located in Canada, not Russia. It is the second-largest lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
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Osaka is historically known as the 'Manchester of the Orient' due to its significance as a major industrial and commercial center, similar to Manchester in the UK.
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After crossing the Farakka Barrage and entering Bangladesh, the main branch of the Ganges river is known as the Padma.
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Kolkhoz was a form of collective farm in the Soviet Union. They were a key component of the socialized agricultural sector.
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Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south.
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The Cardamom Hills are part of the southern Western Ghats located in southeast Kerala and southwest Tamil Nadu, making them the southernmost hills in India.
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Dome Mountains are sometimes referred to as 'islands of precipitation' because they force air upwards, causing cooling and condensation, leading to rainfall in otherwise dry areas.
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Chilika Lake is located in the Odisha state of India. It lies between the deltas of the Mahanadi and Godavari rivers.
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The International Date Line runs through the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude line, deviating to pass around some territories and island groups.