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THE 10 GREAT LARGEST BIRD SPECIES IN THE WORLD BY BODY WEIGHT OF SPECIES

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Bird is a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly. Birds are from one of six basic animal groups, with the others being amphibians, fish, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Most Birds can fly, using powerful muscles to flap their wings, but few bird species do not have strong enough wings to fly, so these birds are flightless. The fossil record indicates that birds are the last surviving group of dinosaurs. Birds have wings whose development varies according to species. Birds are social, communicating with visual signals, calls, and songs, and participating in such behaviours as cooperative breeding and hunting, flocking, and mobbing of predators. Birds range in size and weight from the 5 cm (2 in) and 1.6-2 grams bee hummingbird to the 2.75 m (9 ft) and 104-156 kg ostrich. They are endothermic vertebrates, characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a lightweight but strong skeleton. Most of the largest birds in the world are flightless which allows them to have denser bones and heavier bodies. Many species of birds are economically important as food for human consumption and raw material in manufacturing, with domesticated and undomesticated birds being important sources of eggs, meat, and feathers. Recreational bird watching is an important part of the ecotourism industry. Here are the top 10 largest bird species in the world (by body weight).

1.Ostrich

Ostrich is so unique and different to any other animal including members of their own family that is Ratitae Family. The flightless ostrich is the world’s largest bird. Ostriches have an average mass of 104 kg and average length of 210 cm. Male Ostrich has black feathers and the female has grey feathers. It is also thought that Ostrich has the largest eyes of any land vertebrate at 50 mm in diameter. The size of their eyes helps them to easily see predators like lions from a long distance. They have brilliant eye-sight which means they can see an object as far away as 3,5km during the day time. Ostrich is the fast runner of any bird or other two-legged animal and can sprint at over 70 km/hr, covering up to 5m in a single stride. All of the herd’s hens place their eggs in the dominant hen’s 3m-wide nest, though her own are given the prominent centre place; each female can determine her own eggs amongst others. The giant eggs are the largest of any living bird at 15cm long and weighing as much as two dozen chicken eggs, though they are actually the smallest eggs relative to the size of the adult bird.

Eggs hatch after 35–45 days incubation, and the male usually defends the chicks and teaches them to feed, although mums and dads cooperate in rearing the young. When threatened ostriches run although their powerful, long legs can be formidable weapons, capable of killing a human or a potential predator like a lion with a forward kick. Ostriches have inspired cultures and civilizations for 5,000 years in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Ostrich has three stomachs. Ostriches are native to Africa but are farmed all over the world, particularly for their feathers, skin which is used in leather products, and meat. Lacking teeth, ostriches swallow pebbles to grind their food. An adult ostrich carries about 1kg of stones at any one time. One Ostrich Egg can take up to 1, 5 hours to boil. Ostriches can go without drinking for several days, using metabolic water and moisture in ingested roots, seeds and insects, but they enjoy liquid water and frequently take baths where it is available. The ostrich brain weighs about 40 grams. Natural life span is 50 – 60 years. Territorial fights between males for a harem of two to seven females usually last just minutes, but they can easily cause death through slamming their heads into opponents.

2.Cassowary

Cassowary is the largest native vertebrate in Australian rainforests. It is the second heaviest bird in the world to the ostrich. It is the third tallest bird in the world. Cassowary looks like an odd combination of ostriches and turkeys. It has large body covered in black feathers, bluish skin of the head and reddish neck. Upper parts of the legs are blue while lower parts are grey in color. Cassowary has a helmet like crest on the head. It is usually 6 inches long and reaches 6.7 inches in height. Cassowary reaches between 55 and 129 pounds in weight. Females are larger than males. The cassowary egg is the third largest of all birds at about 584g. Cassowary is an omnivore (eats both plants and animals). It usually eats different types of fruit, seeds, shoots, fungi, small invertebrates and insects. There is no chewing in the eating process. Cassowary has excellent eyesight and sense of hearing. They can easily detect low-pitched sounds. Males build nests where females lay between 3 and 8 eggs. Eggs are greenish-blue in color. Female can use several different nests to deposit her eggs. Females are not responsible for the survival of eggs or young birds. Males are in charge for the incubation of the eggs that lasts 50 days. Young cassowaries are brown and covered in stripes. Also, males take care of the chicks until they reach the age of one year. Cassowaries are also excellent swimmers that can swim long distances.

Cassowary is look like a ‘giant prehistoric turkey’, but they are in fact descendants of dinosaurs. Cassowary is referred as the ‘most dangerous bird on Earth’. They will not attack for no reason. Like the emu and the ostrich, the cassowary is another flightless bird. Although they cannot fly, they can surely put up a fight, jumping as high as two metres from the ground, and they can run at a speed of up to 50 kilometres per hour. They use their casque and claw in self-defence. They attack up to 200 people every year. Of these 200, 70% of attacks occur due to people trying to get up close to the cassowary, wanting to feed them, causing the cassowary to feel threatened. The southern cassowary, also known as the double – wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary or two-wattled cassowary have an average weight of 45 kg and are around 155 cm long. Southern cassowaries are found in north-eastern Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea. Northern cassowaries also known as the single – wattled cassowary or golden-necked cassowary, are slightly smaller with an average weight of 44 kg and average length of 149 cm. They are endemic to northern New Guinea. As the Cassowary roams the rainforest they disperse the seeds into a new area of the rainforest in their own special fertilizer formula. Cassowary can survive 12-19 years in the wild and between 40 and 50 in captivity.

3.Emu

The emu belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of the modern bird families. Emus are endemic to Australia, where they are the largest native bird. It lives throughout most of the continent, ranging from coastal regions to high in the Snowy Mountains. It is the second tallest living birds in the world that can reach up to 190 cm tall. Emus are omnivores. They eat seeds, fruit, bark, nuts and stems. They also eat insects, small reptiles, amphibians and other small animals that they can handle. They require a large amount of water, drinking 9-18 litres daily. Emus are soft-feathered birds with long necks and legs. They weigh an average of 33 kg. Female emus are usually slightly larger than the males and have significantly wider rumps. Emus Have Big Bodies and Tiny Wings. They Are the Only Birds with Calf Muscles. They’re Fast Runners, High Jumpers, and Strong Swimmers. On top of the sheer size of their legs, a few special features help boost their strength.

Emus also have an impressive vertical leap, which can quickly carry the large birds up to 6.8 feet off the ground all without the help of wings. They only have 3 toes and a reduced number of bones. The female lays a clutch of eggs in the male’s nest over several days. Males Incubate the Eggs for 56 days and raise the Chicks. They store lots of fat when food is plentiful, providing fuel for leaner times, and also seem to have a sixth sense for finding water, sometimes trekking hundreds of miles to get it. Emu migrations are based on rainfall, according to the SCBI, which notes they mainly rely on the sight of rain-bearing clouds, but may also use other clues like the sound of thunder or the scent of wet ground. Emus are not very social. They have vestigial wings, which they flap when they run to stabilize themselves. They Can Be Helpful to Farmers. The lifespan is 10 to 20 years in the wild and up to 35 years in captivity.

  1. Penguin

Penguins are amazing birds. Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere. Large penguin populations can be found in countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and South Africa. Emperor penguins are endemic to Antarctica and are the tallest and heaviest of all living penguins weighing an average of 31.5 kg and measuring 114 cm in height. King Penguins are the second largest penguin species. King penguins weigh 13.6 kg on average and are 92 cm in length. Little Blue Penguins are the smallest type of penguin, averaging around 33 cm (13 in) in height. The fastest species is the Gentoo Penguin, which can reach swimming speeds up to 22 mph. There are 17–20 species of penguins alive today. Penguins live in many locations and habitats. Penguin feet are adapted to walk long distances. According to some animal experts, the penguin is one of the most streamlined animals in the world. Penguins spend around half their time in water and the other half on land. Most birds have hollow, air-filled bones to help them stay light for flight. Penguins adapted with solid bones instead. Penguins have adapted flippers to help them swim in the water. Penguins eat a range of fish and other sea life that they catch underwater.

Penguins ingest a lot of seawater while hunting for fish, but a special gland behind their eyes, the supraorbital gland filters out the saltwater from their blood stream. Like other birds, penguins don’t have teeth. Instead, they have backward-facing fleshy spines that line the inside of their mouths. These help them guide their fishy meals down their throat. Penguins have excellent hearing skills. Many male penguins gift female penguins with rocks in order to woo them. Penguin parents both male and female care for their young for several months until the chicks are strong enough to hunt for food on their own. Penguins are very social animals. Like all penguins, Emperor penguins are flightless but they have adapted to the harsh conditions of their environment which is the coldest for any breeding bird. Feathers provide up to 90% of their insulation and they are able to thermo regulate their core body temperature without altering their metabolisms. A group of penguins in the water is called a raft but on land they’re called a waddle.

5.Rhea

Greater rheas are flightless birds native to South America. Rhea can be found in open grasslands, pampas and woodlands of Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Peru and Brazil. There are two species of rheas: Greater or American Rhea and Darwin’s Rhea. The greater rhea is the largest of all South American birds and is related to ostriches and emus. Greater rheas have an average mass of 23 kg and an average length of 134 cm. A small population of greater rheas has established itself in Germany. Lesser rheas, also known as Darwin’s rhea, are found in South America. It weighs on average 13.5 kg and has an average length of 96 cm. Body of rhea is covered with grey-brown plumage with dark patches on the neck and back. Abdomen and thighs are covered with white feathers. Rhea has strong legs with three toes that are designed for running. Although it is unable to fly, rhea can run very fast and reach the speed of up to 40 miles per hour. Wings provide stability during running.

Rhea is an Omnivore, it consumes both meat and plants. Different kind of seeds, fruits, roots, plants, lizards, insects, reptiles and rodents are normal part of rhea’s diet. Rheas also like to consume agricultural crops. These flightless birds use their long, powerful legs to outrun trouble. Females lay their eggs one every other day for a week or ten days in a ground nest of the male’s design. The male rhea incubates the eggs of all its mates for six weeks and cares for the newly hatched young. They aggressively guard their young during this period. Unlike other animals, males are fully responsible for building of the nest and care of the eggs and chicks after hatching. Rheas live in big flocks except during the breeding season. Sometimes they live with deer and other animals. Farmers often considered them as pests. Rhea eggs are collected for food and many people eat their meat. Their skins are used in the manufacture of leather. Maximum lifespan of the rhea in the wild is 15 years.

6.Turkey

The wild turkey is the largest species of bird that is able to fly. They weigh on average 13.5 kg and have an average length of 124 cm. Turkeys are quiet agile fliers staying close to the ground and flying for no more than 400 m at a time. Domestic turkeys are unable to fly as they are too fat. Individual turkeys have unique voices, this is how turkeys recognize each other. Turkeys are intelligent and sensitive animals that are highly social. They create lasting social bonds with each other and are very affectionate; rather similar to dogs. Turkeys have the ability to learn the precise details of an area over 1,000 acres in size. Like peacocks, male turkeys puff up their bodies and spread their elaborate feathers to attract a mate. The male is substantially larger than the female, and his feathers have areas of red, purple, green, copper, bronze, and gold iridescence. Female feathers are duller overall, in shades of brown and grey. The long fleshy object over a male’s beak is called a snood. Turkeys have 5000 to 6000 feathers. A turkey’s gender can be determined from its droppings, males produce spiral-shaped poop and females’ poop is shaped like the letter J. It can run at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour.

There are six subspecies of wild turkey, all native to North America. Male turkeys are called “gobblers,” after the “gobble” call they make to announce themselves to females (which are called “hens”) and compete with other males. Wild turkeys are the same species as the domesticated turkey. They are native to North America but got their name from the domestic turkey which was misidentified as an unrelated species imported into Europe by Turkish merchants. The turkey is believed to have been sacred in ancient Mexican cultures. The Mayans, Aztecs and Toltecs referred to the turkey as the ‘Great Xolotl’, viewing them as ‘jewelled birds’. They can change the colors. Wild turkeys sleep in trees. A Female Turkey lays about 10 to 12 eggs, one egg per day, over a period of about two weeks. The eggs will incubate for about 28 days before hatching. Baby turkeys, called poults, eat berries, seeds and insects, while adults have a more varied diet that can include acorns and even small reptiles. There is one other species of turkey, the ocellated turkey, which can be found on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The meat from domesticated turkeys is widely eaten by people across the world.

7.Swan

This majestic and beautiful animal is well-known for being graceful and quite peaceful to look at. Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. Often seen gliding across lakes, the swan has long represented elegance and refinement. A swan will mate for life. There are six to seven species of swan called the Black-necked Swan, Black Swan, Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra swan which includes the Bewick’s Swan and Whistling Swan, and the Whooper Swan. Mute swans (Cygnus olor) are the heaviest of all waterfowl weighing an average of 11.87 kg. They average 100-130 cm in length. Trumpeter swans weigh slightly less at 11.6 kg but are longer at 138-165 cm. Swans live in the flooded grassland, lakes and ponds, rivers and streams and wetlands habitats. The swans are generally found in temperate environments, rarely occurring in the tropics. Black swans are native to Australia. The black swans of Australia and New Zealand, which have been introduced to North America and Europe. Swans can fly as fast as 60 miles per hour. They are found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America. The swans are close relatives with geese and ducks. Swans are herbivores. Swans feed primarily on aquatic vegetation, with their long necks allowing them to feed on plants growing on river beds. They also eat small fish, frogs and worms. A Polish mute swan cob (Cygnus immutabilis), a morph of the mute swan, and a pure white version with pink legs instead of the usual black colour, has been verified as the largest bird to take flight weighing in at 23 kg. Swans have elongated, curved necks.

Swans have streamlined bodies, and their feet are webbed. Swans have beaks with saw like edges that appear like they have teeth. They have very strong wings with a wingspan of 3 meters or 10 feet. The swan has about 25,000 feathers in its body. Their calls consist of a loud, deep, sonorous, trumpet-like honking sounds, as well as peeps, hisses and gurgles. Swans build their nests on land out of twigs and leaves, and the female swan lays between 3 and 9 eggs. Swan eggs take between 35 and 42 days to hatch. The baby swans hatch out of their eggs after an incubation of just over a month. Swans couple will guard their baby swans furiously from predators. The swan’s main predator is the human, who hunts the swan for it’s meat and it’s feathers. A baby swan is called a cygnet. A male swan is called a cob, and a female swan is called a pen. A group of swans is called a bevy or a wedge in flight. The swan song is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song in the moment just before death, having been silent during most of their lifetime. Several species are migratory. Some migratory swans travel to Iceland, Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Central Asia, China, and Japan. Swans live for approximately 20 to 30 years. It can live for up to 40 years in the wild.

8.Bustard

Great bustards (Otis tarda) weigh on average 10.6 kg and are 115 cm in length. Bustard gives an ostrich like appearance. These large creatures are rather shy, behavior varies from bird to bird. They breed in open grassland in Southern and Central Europe and Asia with 60% of the population resident in Spain and Portugal. The Arabian bustard, which lives across Southwestern Arabia and the Sahel region of Africa. They weigh between 4.5 and 11 kg and are therefore quite large, yet smaller than the kori. Kori bustard is large terrestrial bird that belongs to the family of bustards. The Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) is Africa’s largest flying bird and a contender for the heaviest flying living bird weighing an average of 11.4 kg and measuring 150 cm in length. Kori Male Bustards are two times bigger than female Kori Bustards. The kori makes barking sounds to intimidate their potential attackers. The Kori bustard has a very impressive wingspan. The male bird has a wingspan of 230 to 275 cm. The female, considerably smaller, spans 80 cm across its wings on average. Kori bustards are omnivores. Their diet is mostly based on insects, snakes, lizards and small mammals. They occasionally consume berries and seeds. Kori bustards are covered with white, black, grey and brown feathers.

Kori bustards have black crest on the top of a head. Kori bustards have long necks and short bills. Their legs and feet are elongated and end with three fingers. Kori bustards are able to fly, but they spend most of the time on the ground. Kori bustards often walk near the zebras, antelopes and other animals that are gathered in herds to find food. Kori bustards are not migratory birds. They will leave their home ground only when water and food sources become scarce. Kori bustards can survive up to 30 years in the captivity. Kori bustards similarly help other animals. Carmine bee-eaters ride on their back and take full advantage of how the kori bustards stride through the grass. Insects get dislodged from their grassy perches and are quickly picked up by these opportunistic birds. People hunt kori bustards because of their meat. The great Indian bustard is a large ground bird with a height of about one metre, you can find them in India and Pakistan. The Australian bustard, as suggested by its name, you can encounter this bird all across Australia and southern New Guinea. Female lays 1 – 2 eggs in a shallow depression in the ground. Females take care of the eggs and young chicks. Incubation lasts 23 to 24 days. Five weeks after hatching, young birds are ready for independent life.

9.Albatross

Albatrosses are large seabirds which belong to the biological family Diomedeidae. They live in the region of the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean. Albatross of the biological family Diomedeidae has 22 species. Out of 22 albatross species, 19 are officially endangered. There are four main species of albatross: Great Albatrosses, North Pacific Albatrosses, Mollymawks and Sooty Albatrosses. Great Albatrosses are among the largest of flying birds. Albatrosses are very large and spend much of their life in the air. Albatross can fly as fast as 60 mph. However, because of their long wings do not have strong muscles, they cannot flap while they fly. Wandering albatrosses spend most of their life in flight and can remain in the air without flapping for several hours at a time. Albatrosses have some of the longest ranges of all birds and some individual wandering albatrosses have been known to circumnavigate the Southern Ocean three times in one year. The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is also known as the snowy albatross, the white-winged albatross and the goonie. It weighs an average 11.9 kg and is up to 135 cm in length. It has the longest wingspan of any living bird ranging from 2.5 m to 3.5 m and unverified reports put the largest wingspans at 4.22 m and 5.3 m. They can coast for several miles in just a single flap. Albatross sleep in flight. The albatrosses ate and found their food at the surface of the sea. The bill is large, strong and sharp. This bill is made of horny plates. Along the sides are the two “tubes”. They are actually long nostrils.

The tubes of all albatrosses are on the sides of the bill. They help the albatrosses develop their sense of smell a lot. The feet have no last toe and the three other toes are all webbed. Their legs are quite strong, and they can walk well on land. All birds have a large gland at the top part of their bill, above their eyes. Albatrosses use them to help take out saltwater, it makes a liquid that makes the saltwater drip out of their nose. The adult albatrosses usually have a dark upper-wing and back, and white undersides when they are getting ready to take flight. They eat squid, fish and krill. Sometimes, they may also eat carrion and or other kinds of zooplankton. Albatrosses come ashore to make their nests, mostly on islands, and usually near the nests of other birds. They have the longest incubation period of any bird. Albatross lay just one single egg every 2 years. The male and female take turns feeding and guarding their chicks until it is large enough to care for itself. Albatross are known to live well into their sixties, even reaching up to seventy years old. Scientists were baffled to discover a 63 year old bird that was still laying eggs and raising chicks. They can live to be over 60 years old. They spend 80% of their lives at sea.

10.Pelican

Pelican is an amazing bird that can be found in all continents except on the Antarctica. The Pelican family is at least 30 million years old. There are eight species of pelicans. The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is the largest member of the pelican family and perhaps the largest freshwater bird in the world in length and weight by swans. Dalmatian pelicans are found in lakes, rivers and estuaries in south east Europe, Russia, India and China. They weigh on average 11.5 kg and are 183 cm in length. It has a wingspan similar in size to the great albatrosses and is one of only 4 species of birds having verified wingspans of over 350 cm, the others being the wandering albatross, the southern royal albatross and the great white pelican. The American White Pelican grows a temporary “Horn”. Pelican has the largest bill of all birds. It can reach 18 inches in length. Pelicans technically have nasal openings. However, in all eight species, the nostrils are sealed off, buried under the beak’s horny sheath. Pelicans predominantly breathe through their mouths. Underneath the bill, pelicans have throat pouch that can hold 3 gallons of water.

Pouch is mainly used for feeding. They don’t store food in the Pouch on their Bills. Some males have colorful feathers while others have ability to change the color of the pouch, neck and bill into bright colors during courtship. Pelican is easily recognized by its large body, short legs with webbed feet. Webbed feet are used for swimming and diving. They can fly to the height of 10 000 feet using the warm wind currents. It can eat 4 pounds of fish per day. Main food of Pelicans is fish, they can also eat turtles, crustaceans and tadpoles. Very hungry pelicans will even attack and eat seagulls. While diving for fish, pelicans can end up in fishing nets. Brown Pelicans are on the list of endangered species. Both males and females are in charge of the building of the nests that are usually located on the trees near the water. Nests are built using the feathers, leaves and sticks. Female lays 1 to 3 eggs. Incubation period lasts between 28 and 36 days. Young pelicans eat by scooping the food from the bills of their parents. Pelicans can survive between 10 and 30 years in the wild. Pelicans are very social birds. They live in large colonies composed of several hundreds of birds.

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THE 10 GREAT BEAUTIFUL BIRDS IN THE WORLD

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Bird is a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly. Most Birds can fly, using powerful muscles to flap their wings. But few bird species do not have strong enough wings to fly , so these birds are flightless. Birds are a group of feathered theropod dinosaurs and constitute the only living dinosaurs. There are about ten thousand living species, more than half of which are passerine, or “perching” birds. Birds have wings whose development varies according to species. Many social species pass on knowledge across generations, which is considered a form of culture. Birds are social, communicating with visual signals, calls, and songs, and participating in such behavior as cooperative breeding and hunting, flocking, and mobbing of predators. Songbirds, parrots, and other species are popular as pets. Recreational bird watching is an important part of the ecotourism industry. Many species of birds are economically important as food for human consumption and raw material in manufacturing, with domesticated and undomesticated birds being important sources of eggs, meat, and feathers. Here is the list of 10 Beautiful Birds in the World.

1.Golden Pheasant

One of the most beautiful birds in the world, the highly intelligent golden pheasant sometimes referred to as the Chinese pheasant, is popular. Golden pheasants are famous for their brilliant colored plumage. Golden pheasants live in the dense forests and woodlands across Western and Central China. These exist in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Mexico. They are also established in numerous European and South American countries. They are primarily ground-dwelling foragers during the day but roost in tall trees at night. They have a beautiful golden-yellow crest tipped with red. Their under fpart is bright red and face. Sides and throat are rusty tan. The wattle of golden pheasant is yellow and its upper back is green. They also have dark, red shoulder feathers and a long pale brown tail. The male golden pheasants are more colorful and longer than females.

An adult male normally has a length up to 42 inches. A golden pheasant weight is About 630 grams. These are clumsy fliers and can only manage short, fast bursts of flight. Golden pheasant chicks emerge from their shells covered in reddish-brown and buff-colored down. Golden pheasant eggs are similar to duck eggs and cab be eaten. Golden pheasants are most prized for their beauty, and, besides, it would be an expensive meal. Breeding pairs often sell for over $200. Currently, the golden pheasant is evaluated as “Least Concern.” Their sound is often described as “chack chack. Interestingly, the tail account for two-third of its total body length. Golden pheasants are poor fliers and spend most of their time on the ground. They mainly feed on seeds, berries, grain and other vegetation including shoots of rhododendron and bamboo, as well as grubs, spiders, and insects. Golden pheasants are foragers and move slowly while pecking around the forest floor for food.

2.Scarlet Macaw

One of 17 species of macaws, the scarlet macaw is one of the most beautiful members of the parrot family and one of the largest Neotropical parrots. The Scarlet Macaw, with a wingspan of over 3 feet (1 meter) is the largest parrot in the world. Scarlet macaw is very popular as a house pet because of its intelligence and ability to quickly learn to speak, perform tricks and distinguish colors and shapes. Some of these birds can even perform simple math problems and most macaws have limited ability to mimic. They inhabit in humid evergreen forests across Central and South America. Scarlet macaws prefer life in the rainforest. Scarlet macaw is active during the day. They have bright red plumage with blue back. Their upper wings are yellow and edged with green color. With wide strong wings and hollow bones that aid flight, they can reach speeds of 56 kilometers (35 miles) per hour. The scarlet macaw has a strong, curved beak to crack hard nuts and seeds, and a tongue that can hold onto the kernel to pull it from the shell.

Males and females both look the same. Scarlet macaw has flexible feet that are used for manipulation of food, branches and other items used as tools. Left foot is used for feeding and handling of different items, while right foot ensures stability of the body. It mostly consumes nuts, seed, fruit, flowers and leaves. Scarlet macaw produces different types of screams and low-pitched noise for communication and to inform other birds about the nearby predators. Scarlet Macaws are very loud birds that make a variety of low-pitched sounds including squawks, screeches and screams that can carry for up to a couple of miles (kilometers). Female lays 2 to 4 eggs that hatch after 24 to 25 days. Chicks are naked and blind at birth. They fledge 3 months after hatching. Both parents take care of their offspring until they reach the age of 15 months and become ready for the independent life. Scarlet macaw can survive 40 to 50 years in the wild and up to 80 years in the captivity. Their Weight is about 1.5 kilogram.

3.Flamingo

These birds live in shallow lakes, mangrove swamps and sandy islands of Africa, Asia, America and Europe. There are 6 species of flamingos. The word Flamingo comes from the Spanish and Latin word ‘flamenco’ which mean fire, it refers to the bright colors of the bird’s feathers. Flamingo chicks are born grey when hatched. Baby flamingos will hatch in the nest made of mud. Both mother and father keep the egg warm before it hatches. Few days after hatching both parents will start feeding their chick with milk-like substance rich in fats and proteins. Each Flamingos’ shade of pink varies by species, with the Caribbean species a vivid pink and the Greater species a pale pink. The Greater Flamingo is the most widespread and largest member of the flamingo family. Fully grown flamingo male birds can grow in excess of 180cm tall – that’s the same as supermodel height of 5’11. Their neck is long and lean and has a distinctive downward, bend beak.

The long leg and specially adapted beak let them to catch small fishes, larvae and planktons from the mud. Their diet mainly consists of brine shrimp, plankton, and blue-green algae. Flamingo also spends hours on oil up their plumage from the special glands using their plumage. It helps them to keep their plumage always in good condition. Flamingos spend 15-30% of the day in cleaning their feathers: oil produced in a special gland will be spread over feathers with a help of their beak. Flamingos hold their breath while feeding. Flamingos are powerful fliers, when flying in a flock, the top speed of a flamingo can be as high as 35 miles per hour. During migration, they travel at a distance of over 300 miles to reach their new habitat. The average lifespan of a flamingo bird in the wild is 30 to 40 years. The typical lifespan in captivity, according to Basel Zoo, is over 60 years. Flamingos (like penguins) are monogamous birds. The females lay only a single egg each year.

4.Peacock

Peacock it one of the largest flying birds in the world. The colorful tail feather display of peacocks is probably the most beautiful courtship display among bird family. The males are “peacocks” and the females are “peahens”, and their babies are called peachicks. One day old baby peafowl can walk, eat and drink without assistance. There are three types of peafowls in the world – Indian, Congo and green peafowl. The Indian peafowls are the most common type of peafowls found around the world. Peacocks can grow up to 6 to 7 feet in length. They can weigh between 8-13 pounds. A peacock’s head is crested with feathers creating a crown-like appearance. They have an inch-long beak adapted for preying on small creatures like insects. In fact, the long tail of a peacock makes 60% of its total length. The feathers can be gathered and sold without the birds coming to any harm. Their bodies are covered with brown feathers and an elongated tail with impressive blue and greenish feathers are found on males.

The tail has eye-like spots with red, gold, and green feathers surrounding the eyespots. Peacocks can show off 200 feathers on their tails at any one time. Family of peafowl is called “bevy”. Group of peafowl is called “party”. Peacocks have a loud and disruptive call. Peahens lay three to six eggs in a clutch. She will solely incubate them for about 29 days. Peacocks in the wild can live for up to 20 years. Peacocks can fly limited distances, especially with their heavy tail. They prefer to stay on the ground. Unlike ducks and other birds, peacocks cannot enter the waters and swim. Peacocks are ground-dwelling birds, eating insects, plants, fruit, seeds, ants, flies, snakes and amphibians. They live in forests, farmland, bush land and other warm regions with easy access to low trees. Peacocks are widely seen in many Asian countries, they are dominant in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Peacocks are polygamous (mate with more than one female) and usually form a harem that consists of 2-5 females. The female peafowl or peahen also chooses a peacock with lengthy tail and more eye spots.

5.Keel billed Toucan

The keel-billed toucan is a large bird with mostly black plumage and a very large multi-colored bill. It has red and white coverts under and on top of its tail, green skin around the eyes and lore a yellow face and throat, and blue legs. These species has a very large range and can be found in Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. The keel-billed toucan is the national bird of Belize. Bill is usually 4.7 to 5.9 inches long. Due to their colorful bill, keel-billed toucan is also known as rainbow-billed toucan. Bill doesn’t affect stability of the bird. The toucan’s beak appears quite heavy, but is actually light, it is made of light-weight protein called keratin and its internal structure is spongy. Keel-billed toucan is not very good flyer. It moves mostly via hopping. It is approximately 59 cm size and it’s weight is up to 400 grams.

Keel-billed toucan is very social and playful bird. It travels through the jungle in groups of 6 to 15 birds. Keel-billed toucans use loud, frog-like calls for communication. Female lays 1 to 4 eggs in the cavities of trees. Incubation period is 16 to 20 days. Hatchlings are naked and blind at birth. Both parents provide food for their chicks until they become ready to leave the nest at the age of 8 to 9 weeks. Keel-billed toucan lives in the tree holes together with 5 to 6 other birds. They all sleep with bills tucked under the body to make room for other birds in the group. Keel-billed toucan is an omnivore. Its diet is based mostly on the fruit and berries, eggs, insects, lizards and frogs. People in some parts of Central and South America avoid keel-billed toucans due to widespread belief that these birds are associated with demons and evil spirits. Keel-billed toucan can survive 15 to 20 years in the wild.

6.Atlantic Puffin

The Atlantic puffin has become Iceland‘s most precious bird and a tourist attraction. Atlantic Puffin is from the auk family that breeds in and around Iceland. It has been nicknamed ‘Sea Parrot’, ‘Penguin of the North’ and even ‘Clown of the Sea’ and is also known as the Common Puffin. Atlantic puffin is a bird that looks like a close relative of penguins even though they are not genetically related. These birds can be found in the eastern parts of Canada, northern parts of United States, western parts of Europe and northern Russia. 60% of the world’s puffins breed in Iceland. A puffin’s beak or bill changes color during the year, it is pale during the winter and more colorful during the spring, when mating season starts. Atlantic puffin is also very fast flyer. It can reach the speed of 55 miles per hour by flapping its wings 400 times per minute.

Atlantic puffin is a small bird. It weighs 17.5 ounces. Males are slightly bigger than females. Female lays one egg. Incubation period lasts 42 days. Both parents take care of the chick. The Atlantic puffin has black and white feathers and a large and colorful beak. Puffins spend most of their lives out at sea. They come to the coast only once per year to reproduce. Atlantic puffin is an excellent swimmer. Its webbed feet and strong wings allow fast and precise movement through the water. It can dive 200 feet deep and remain submerged for up to one minute. They only measure about 30 cm from the tip of their beak to the end of their tail and stand at about 20 cm. Puffins are carnivores and live off small fish such as herring, hake and sand eels. Atlantic Puffins can load between 10 to 30 fishes in their huge beaks. Puffins dig their holes or burrows using their beaks and feet. They prefer to make their burrows in earth. Their lifespan is 20 years in the wild.

7.Blue Jay

Blue jays are very intelligent as well as beautiful birds. Blue jays communicate via loud screams and high-pitched calls. They are able to imitate sound of hawks, cats and humans. It could mimic human speech and voice of other pets. They found across forests of Eastern, Central North America and South Canada. Blue Jays live in wooded urban and suburban areas. These areas include parks, backyards, and forest edge habitat. Blue Jays are often found near their preferred food sources, which are Oak trees and bird feeders. Blue jay is a songbird that belongs to the family of crows. Blue jay is mostly blue-colored. Face, throat and belly are white. Wings and tail are covered with white, black and blue plumage. Blue feathers actually contain brown pigment. Blue jay can reach 9 to 12 inches in length and 2.5 to 3.5 ounces of weight. Male Blue Jay is slightly larger than female Blue Jay.

Blue jay has crest on top of the head. Erect crest is a sign of aggression, while brush-like crest symbolizes fear. Flattened crest can be seen in relaxed birds. Blue jay is an omnivore. It eats seed, nuts, acorns, fruits, insects, eggs and young birds. They may steal nestlings and eggs of other birds. Blue jay has a wingspan of 13 to 17 inches and it flies at speed of 20 to 25 miles per hour. Blue jay is active during the day. Blue jays live in pairs or small family groups. They gather in large flocks during the migratory season. They are very cooperative with their species, and a group of jays will often drive off other birds that are using “their” feeders. Female builds cup-shaped nest in the trees. 2 to 7 bluish or brown eggs hatch after incubation period of 16 to 18 days. Hatchlings are naked, blind and helpless at birth. Father provides food for the mother while she takes care of the chicks. Young birds are ready to leave their nest at the age of 17 to 21 days, but they stay with their parents for at least one or two months. It can survive around 7 years in the wild and up to 26 years in the captivity

8.Bohemian Waxming

Bohemian Waxming is part of the waxwing family. These inhabit in boreal forests across North America, Eurasia, Canada and Alaska. The Bohemian waxwing, also known by its scientific name of “Bombycilla garrulus”. There are 3 different types of waxwings in the genus Bombycilla; Bohemian waxwing, Japanese waxwing, Cedar waxwing. The cedar waxwing is a bit smaller than the Bohemian waxwing and has a yellow belly. The Japanese waxwing has red at the end of its tail and a larger black mask. It also doesn’t have a yellow stripe on its wings. Bohemian waxwings are medium-sized birds and can grow anywhere between 19 and 23 centimeters (7.5 and 9.1 inches) in length and have a wingspan of between 32 and 35.5 centimeters (12.6 and 14.0 inches). The average weight of this type of bird is about 55 grams. Bohemian waxwings are short-tailed stocky songbirds with soft dense plumage. They are mainly buff-grey in color, have black face markings, and a pointed crest. Their wings are patterned with white and bright yellow, and some feather tips have the red waxy appearance.

Females are similar to males, although young birds are less well-marked and have few or no waxy wingtips. Bohemian waxwings are social birds. Bohemian waxwings are herbivores and carnivores. These birds are primarily fruit eaters and rowan berries are their favorite food. They also consume insects during the breeding season; mosquitoes and midges are the most common prey, but many other insects and some spiders are also eaten. Some birds can easily eat hundreds of berries a day. One of the most amazing facts about Bohemian waxwings is that one bird was recorded eating between 600 and 1,000 cotoneaster berries in six hours, an incredible amount for such a relatively small bird. Both the male and females build the nest, which consists of twigs and is built in a tree, preferably a pine tree. The female incubates the 3 to 7 eggs she lays in the nest for about 2 weeks. The chicks are completely naked and have bright red beaks. They are fed by both the parents and their initial diet usually consists of insects.

9.Wood Duck

Wood Ducks are medium sized ducks with some extraordinary colors and patterns. They can be found throughout most of the eastern half of the United States. They are also known as a Carolina Ducks. Wood Duck is probably the most stunning colorful waterfowl in the world. The male bird has a metallic, purplish green head and crest. Their belly is white and chest is dark red. Their wings are patterned blue and black. Females are not colorful as males. They have grey brown head, white belly and white speckled beast. They perch and nest in trees. Wood Ducks have particular nesting requirements. They will commonly use abandoned woodpecker holes or those from other animals to nest and lay their eggs.

Typically very close to water or even hanging over water. However sometimes they will nest as far as a mile from water, never too far though. A female wood duck lays anywhere from 6 to 15 eggs. Baby Wood Ducks are Precocial. Precocial means when the babies hatch they can immediately swim and find food on their own. Their feet have sharp claws. After the mother has left in just 8 short weeks, baby wood ducks are ready to fly. Females with young sleep out of water, preferably on the bank or on logs and away from danger. Most wood ducks roost and sleep on the water. Wood ducks are able to reduce their oxygen consumption and remain underwater for a minute or some times longer. Wood Ducks feed by dabbling or walking on land.

10.Hyacinth Macaw

It is one of the most popular types of the macaw parrots. They are largest type of parrots. There are more than 350 parrot species in the world, with the macaws being the largest of them all. With an impressive length of 100 cm, hyacinth macaw is the largest of all flying species of parrots in the world. The hyacinth macaw flourish in the wild, where they are mostly found in grassland areas and dry forests such as the ones in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. They can live up to 80 years. Hyacinth macaw’s lifespan is extremely long. They inhabit in semi-open areas and savanna grasslands of Northern Brazil. Their population have been declined in past few years.

Today, less than 5000 Hyacinth Macaws left in the world. Hyacinth Macaw is famous for their striking cobalt blue plumage with bright yellow rings around the eyes. They also have a beautiful long tail and strong and curved black bill. With proper training, Hyacinth Macaws could be an excellent pet. To make them comfortable, You should also give them a lot of space. They are very playful and not so good at imitating words like some other members of Macaw family. The hyacinth macaw diet consists mainly of green vegetation, fruits, insects, and nuts. Nuts are the main type of diet in the wild, specifically palm nuts. They have fast flight speeds about 56 Kph. They are social birds and they live and travel in flocks.

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THE 10 GREAT EXPENSIVE HOTELS IN THE WORLD IN THE YEAR 2021

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A Hotel is an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists. Hotel operations vary in size, function, complexity, and cost. The word hotel is derived from the French hotel, which refers to a French version of the townhouse. Facilities provided inside a hotel room may range from a modest-quality mattress in a small room to large suites with bigger, higher-quality beds, a dresser, a refrigerator and other kitchen facilities, upholstered chairs, a flat screen television, and en-suite bathrooms. higher-priced hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, business center (with computers, printers, and other office equipment), childcare, conference and event facilities, tennis or basketball courts, gymnasium, restaurants, day spa, and social function services. Some hotels are like heaven on earth with ‘out of this world’ facilities, situated at great locations. Here are the 10 most expensive Hotels in the world.

1.Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine, St. Lucia

Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine is the most expensive Hotel in the world officially. It is a fact that everyone adores the deep blue seas and endless blue skies, and there is more to enjoy when you are viewing them on a luxurious and deluxe yacht. A luxury submarine is offering a new romantic subaquatic escape, providing couples with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The luxurious submarine is exclusively designed for the ultimate romantic experience, deep under the water. Submarine will take you deep under the Caribbean Sea and help the couple to escape from all the worries and stress of the world and spend the most precious moments with each other. This luxurious submarine the underwater hotel is concerned, the only cost you have to bear is $292,000 (€258,000) per couple for a night.

The quarter is entirely soundproof so that people could have quality time without being interrupted by the noise coming from the outside or going out of the area. Water animals pass through the windows that can be seen easily through the glass fronts. Schools of fish, pods of dolphin and landscapes of coral can be seen from various Caribbean hotspots from the undersea windows aboard Lover’s Deep. It also has an extremely comfortable living room, an en-suite bathroom, and everything can be enjoyed with an imaginary underwater view of the Caribbean Sea and life underwater. It is located in the ocean at considerable depth.

2.Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite

Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite is in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Hotel President Wilson. Geneva, Switzerland is named after the 28th President of the US, located close to the United Nations building in Lake Geneva. Our iconic hotel is one of the most contemporary addresses in Geneva, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mont-Blanc. With elegant furnishings and stylish amenities, our 204 guest rooms and 22 suites are beautifully appointed and equipped with the highest quality Bang & Olufsen LCD screens, while floor-to-ceiling windows boast distinctive city or Lake Geneva views. The first installation of its kind in Europe, a 103-inch Bang & Olufsen LCD flat screen TV the brand’s largest commands attention. Three 55-inch TVs are located in additional living areas.

Musical and recreational entertainment options are provided by a Steinway grand piano and a Brunschwig billiards table. A private fitness room is equipped here. Orange and bold wood create the ideal background for rich textiles, plush velvet, and satin. Art Deco vases, paintings, and Persian carpets complement such elegant furniture as richly upholstered sofas, chairs, and lacquered wooden tables. Two dining rooms offer exquisite settings for hosting memorable receptions. These two kitchenettes are equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a Nespresso coffee machine. A personal assistant, a chef, and a butler are available to address the needs and special requests of every guest. Each bedroom is accompanied by its own private bathroom featuring Hermes bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer, separate walk-in rainforest shower. Penthouse suite is 1800 square Meters with bullet-proof windows. Lifts take you straight to your apartment, amongst other luxuries.

3.Four Seasons Hotel Ty Warner, New York

The building was started in 1989 and took seven years and $50m to construct. It’s among the priciest hotels in America. Poised atop the tallest all hotel buildings in New York and at the most prestigious address in the city, the Ty Warner Penthouse giving guests unequaled panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and the city’s architectural landmarks. The rooms are exotic, having 360-degree ceiling views, gold, and platinum weave fabrics, amongst other features. It costs $50,000 per evening. The Ty Warner Penthouse is a seven-year collaboration between I.M. Pei, Peter Marino and visionary hotel owner, Ty Warner.

The architectural and artistic masterpiece soars 52 storeys into the sky. 4,300 square foot penthouse is filled with original art, four cantilevered glass balconies and a large library with a 26-foot cathedral ceiling and a Bosendorfer Baby Grand Piano. Private Spa, fitness equipment and massage tables, Zen Room with a soothing waterfall wall cascading from the ceiling to the floor are available here. “New York runs on a north-south, east-west grid, and it could be seen on a diagonal, the skyline would completely change”. The entire 52nd floor of Four Seasons Hotel New York was demolished to obtain maximum openness and unfettered cross views. Even concrete columns were removed to create the ultimate castle in the clouds.

4.Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur, India

The costliest hotel in Asia at a daily rate of more than $43,000. The Raj Palace is an extremely convenient place to stay during your visit to Jaipur. It is situated on the main Jaipur-Delhi Road. Museum suites have been created giving the Raj Palace the honor of being the first palace hotel with such accommodations in India. Selecting floral arrangements, creating atmosphere through music, preparing a celebratory meal symbolizing abundance and most importantly, choosing the perfect venue. The Restaurant has been richly decorated with real gold leaf work, a majestic rare crystal chandelier, rich palace furniture and a crockery museum housing centuries old collections. bar be Que restaurant serving the most authentic Mughalai cuisine dashed with rich Indian spices is a food lovers delight, The Royal Lounge is a privileged place, it offers a variety of international and Indian cuisines. Guests can relax in Raj Palace’s swimming pool or schedule a massage treatment at the spa. On-site entertainment includes a theater and marionette show.

The oldest mansion in Jaipur, originally called ‘The Chaumoo Haveli’, it was built in 1727. This luxury hotel affords you some larger than life, unique and memorable experiences that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere, making your stay an experience worth having. You will be warmly welcomed with the marigold garlands, a soulful piped music and a very refreshing welcome drink on our exquisite Swinging seating in the courtyard. The hotel houses 50 luxurious rooms, and suites. The Maharajah’s Pavilion, the Durbar Mahal, the Swarna Mahal and the Historical Room all have bits and pieces of history attached to them as private in-room museums. Imagine being surrounded by handicrafts that once tickled the fancy of the Maharajas living in these quarters.

5.Laucala Island Resort Hilltop Estate, Fiji

3,500 exclusive acres very luxurious villa located on its island in the Archipelago of Fiji. Fiji has long been known as paradise on earth and Laucala, a private tropical island in the South Pacific is no exception. The island offers scenery like no other with natural forests, coconut plantations, traditional-style farms, mangroves, beaches, coral reefs, and even volcanic mountains. Slip into a world of unparalleled beauty and nature surrounded by pristine water and stretches of cotton-like sand beaches. Aprivate island resort, Laucala Island is set amidst coconut plantations, sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, rich green mountains andbreathtaking natural beauty, often drawing comparisons as a veritableGarden of Eden. Facilities are available like Diving in a unique underwater world, rain forest tours, horseback riding, surfing, golfing on the 18-hole championship course, or meeting native artists. The island’s Water Sports Center is home to a fleet of 14 boats, including the Riviera Open Flybridge for game fishing as well as Dragon sailboats and traditional Fijian outriggers, ideal for sunset cruises. Kite surfing, kayaking, and jet-skis are also available. The island’s Water Sports Center is home to a fleet of 14 boats, including the Riviera Open Flybridge for game fishing as well as Dragon sailboats and traditional Fijian outriggers, ideal for sunset cruises.

Kite surfing, kayaking, and jet-skis are also available. True luxury is appreciated in the privacy of the resort’s 25 villas as well as the freedom to experience a variety of activities, ranging from golf to water sports to beachside horseback riding and more. True luxury is appreciated in the privacy of the resort’s villas widely spread on the northern tip of the island. 1.200 square metres of living space, 11.000 square metres for of bedroom space and other private quarters, an unusually designed main residence with its own panoramic pool landscape, two spacious guest residences and special services such as a private cook, a chauffeur and a private nanny are available here. A collection of five restaurants and bars offers everything from beach side barbecues to fine dining. Laucala’s diversions range from relaxing to adventurous. This island resort was built with no expenses spared, however, sustainability and eco-friendliness was the first priority. You can visit the cultural village which is one of few traditional Fijian villages still in existence. Four treatment villas are there, each with an outdoor tub, relaxation room and two wet rooms with Vichy showers and steam facilities sit amid water features and tall palm trees, complemented by a beauty salon, pedicure and manicure rooms and the Spa Garden. It costs 40,000 per night.

6.Grand Resort Lagonissi Royal Villa in Athens, Greece

The Grand Resort Lagonissi is a 72-acre peninsula and sea front paradise south of the Greek capital. The latest hot spot that we are sure will capture the hearts of the luxury lovers is none other than Greece. Greece is now home to the world’s most expensive hotel room. This hotel located on the Athenian Rivera, it has ten restaurants, 197 rooms, and 76 suites. It offers concierge facilities like helicopter lifts, yacht hire, chauffeur-driven limousines for its distinguished guests. It offers in spring views and the natural beauty of the Mediterranean. The twenty exclusive sandy beach coves are uniquely positioned to take full advantage of the classic Aegean vistas. This 410 sq villa offers the ultimate pampering experience for the wealthy few. The royal villa also features the spectacular villa and it is stunning in terms of contemporary design, artwork objects, decoration features and services.

Comprising of three bedrooms, the Royal Villa boasts of two pools one on the inside and the other on the outside, which is heated. Privileged guests are welcome to sunbathe on the spacious outdoor terrace, dive in the crystalline waters of the pool. There is also a fully equipped kitchenette and grill as well as BBQ. A wooden walk-in closet, marble bathrooms, private massage area with massage-table, remote-controlled mattresses and curtains, heated floors and private parking area, a steam room, a private beach, butler, chef, fireplace, and piano with a pianist are just some of the many amenities that this villa offers its guests. And there is also a 640 sq garden. For those who wish to mix business with pleasure, the villa also has a business center with wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, laptop, fax machine, printer, scanner and a video phone. Hospitality is an art at this resort. At more than $40,000 every evening spent, it is the definition of Greek opulence. For set of luxury-loving people, money is definitely no constraint when it comes to the ultimate pampering experience.

7.Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France

Hotel Martinez is located on the Croisette at Cannes, 500 meters from the palais des Festivals, facing the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Cannes and the Lerins Islands. You can enjoy the scenic view of the southern French city from the hotel. Emmanuel Michele Martinez was Director of the Cannes Luxury Hotel Association he decided to build his own Hotel Palace, at la Côte d’Azur, in the French Riviera, using the connections his family had with nobility, Mr. Martinez bought the “Villa Marie-Therese on September 22, 1927, from “His Royal Highness Alphonse de Bourbon. It was opened on 20 February 1929. Karan Singh the crown prince of Jammu and Kashmir, and later a high ranking minister in the Government of India, was born here. In 1981, the Hotel Martinez was sold to the Concorde Hotels & Resorts Group. In 2005, four iconic hotels including Hotel Martinez were sold to Starwood Capital Group. The hotel was sold in 2012 and joined the Hyatt Group on April 9, 2013 and was renamed the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez. Inspired by the Art Deco style of the landmark and the colors of the Cote d’Azur, interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon breathes new life into this Green Globe-certified luxury hotel in Cannes. Featuring white lacquer furnishings with subtle touches of blue sky or light yellow, every detail creates the warm and relaxed atmosphere of a “Mediterranean dream”. 409 rooms and suites are an ode to the iconic Riviera style with individually decorated guestrooms, featuring mini bars and LCD televisions. Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, a hair salon, and a piano bar. The reception infrastructure is one of the hotel’s major assets, and can host conventions, seminars, and other social and professional events in all seasons. Guests seeking a fine dining experience are invited to dine at the 2 Michelin star La Palme d’Or restaurant, which specialises in cuisine inspired by cinema and offers a view of the Croisette. The restaurant Le Jardin du Martinez offers seating on a terrace in the shade of palm and cypress trees, and in fine weather guests can enjoy the 1930’s themed garden parties hosted at the restaurant. Located on the beach, the La Plage du Martinez restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local produce and fresh seafood. Spa services such as massages, body treatments and facials are available and guests can exercise in the fitness center. Hotel Martinez in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers direct access onto the beach and is within walking distance of the shopping area.

8.Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada

Palms Casino Resort was a hotel and casino located near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The Palms project was first developed by the Maloof family in July 1999. The Palms opened on November 15, 2001. In 2002, it was the Resort billed at $10,000 per night. On October 27, 2005, the second tower, named the “Fantasy Tower”, opened at a cost of $600 million. The Fantasy Tower includes a two-story, 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) suite that includes the only basketball court in a hotel suite. The Fantasy Tower is also home to several nightlife venues including Moon Nightclub and The View. The tower holds what are known as the Sky Villas and Fantasy Suites, which are some of the most expensive hotel suites in the world. The hotel is renowned for its great nightlife activities. It has 703 rooms and suites and contains 94,840 sq ft (8,811 m2) casino, recording studio, Michelin starred restaurant and 2,500-seat concert theatre. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 703 air-conditioned rooms featuring mini bars and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillow top bed.

Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Amenities pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Before a night out at the casino, the 3 outdoor swimming pools are a perfect way to relax and recharge. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle. Dining Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort’s 5 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafés, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Sky Villa resort on the 6th floor covers over 800 square meters, and costs $35,450. Its design style is a tasteful blend of modern and retro. Its world-class facilities like poker tables, racy artwork, and indoor pools make it the preferred choice of the rich.

9.Hotel Plaza Athenèe, France

The Hotel Plaza Athenee is a Brunei-owned historic luxury hotel in Paris, France. Plaza Ethenee is located at 25 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, near the Champs-Élysées and the Palais de Tokyo. In 2012, the Hotel Plaza Athénée was awarded the “Palace” distinction, the highest achievement for luxury hotels in France. This is opened on Avenue Montaigne on 20 April 1913. On the 5th floor is the biggest suite of the French hospitality industry. Guests have a private kitchen and a steam room to themselves and enjoy French Regency fabrics and furniture. A night here will cost you $27,000. On the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Hôtel Plaza Athénée is a luxury palace with a Dior Institute spa, 5 restaurants, a cocktail bar and a seasonal ice-skating rink. It offers elegant accommodation with marble bathrooms, a 5-minute walk from Avenue Champs Elysées. WiFi access is complimentary and access to the spa is free of charge.

A plasma screen TV with over 200 on demand movies features in all of the rooms and suites at Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris. Guests can choose 5 pillow types for a good night’s sleep. All guests have free access to the spa. Some rooms feature views of the Eiffel Tower. Cuisine at Hôtel Plaza Athénée includes an American breakfast, gastronomic French dishes, Japanese specialties and a summer menu. The hotel’s restaurants’ are supervised by the Michelin Star chef Alain Ducasse. A shoe shine service and twice-a-day housekeeping are just some of the facilities on offer at Hôtel Plaza Athénée. Alma Marceau Metro Station is 300 m away and the Eiffel Tower is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. This is our guests’ favourite part of Paris, according to independent reviews. The renovation integrated additional buildings, created six new guest rooms, eight suites, a ballroom and two event spaces.

10.Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE

The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits on Man made island, Guests access it via a bridge road that is 340m long. It took five years to build. Construction began on the iconic landmark in 1994. It took two years to create the island, and then three years to build the hotel itself. Managed by Jumeirah hotel group, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world. 39% of space of the Hotel is un occupied by the Hotel. The shape of the building is reminiscent of a ship’s sail. Tom Wright designs the hotel. More than 24,000sqm of Statuario marble is used throughout the hotel. The hotel features more than 30 different types of Statuario marble, in the walls and flooring. It created the world’s largest tin of caviar in 2016. The hotel’s dramatic helipad has given a platform to a number of incredible stunts. It is managed by Jumeirah hotel group. It also claims to be a 7-star hotel.

The terrace offers two swimming pools, 32 luxury cabanas, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring floor to ceiling windows with panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf, each suite includes an iPad, complimentary WiFi, a 21-inch iMac, and widescreen interactive HD TV. Bose iPhone docking station and media hub is also available. Al Muntaha is the Burj Al Arab’s signature fine dining restaurant serving contemporary European cuisine. Located directly on the beach, Villa Beach restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Talise Spa has both ladies and gentlemen’s relaxation areas feature an aqua retreat. In 2008 Burj Al Arab also broke the Guinness World Record for the most expensive cocktail, valued at 27,321 AED. This hotel has a designated turtle hospital.

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THE GREAT 10 SMALLEST HOMES IN THE WORLD

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A Home is the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. A home is the social unit formed by a family living together. From energy expenditure to building materials, living in a smaller house is one of the best ways to reduce your ecological footprint. Giving up the luxury of space and living more minimally isn’t always easy, but it does come with a few perks: fewer possessions, bigger skies, and open spaces. A smaller house makes it easier to cozy up to your loved ones. A building is a relatively permanent enclosed construction over a plot of land, having a roof and usually windows and often more than one level, used for any of a wide variety of activities, as living, entertaining, or manufacturing. Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions, and have been adapted throughout history for a wide number of factors, from building materials available, to weather conditions, land prices, ground conditions, specific uses, and aesthetic reasons. Here is the list of 10 Smallest Homes in the world.

1.Micro Compact Home

Micro Compact Homes are now in use and available throughout Europe, combines techniques for high quality compact ‘living’ spaces deployed in aircraft, yachts, cars, and micro apartments. The measurement of Micro Compact Home is only 2.6 meters by 2.6 meters. The project was initiated by Prof. Richard Horden with his team of students and assistants in 2001. It includes room for two double beds, a bathroom, lobby, dining space for 4 to 5 people, a kitchen and top-notch entertainment technology. Cube living spaces, inspired by the scale and order of Japanese teahouses, were designed with short-term guests and cash-strapped students in mind. The Micro compact home is a high quality compact dwelling house.

It is measurements of 2.66 m cube adapt it to a variety of sites and circumstances, and it’s functioning spaces of cooking, dining, sleeping and hygiene make it suitable for everyday use. The team of researchers and designers based in London and at the Technical University in Munich developed the Micro Compact Home (m-ch) as an answer to an increasing demand for short stay living accommodation for students, business people, sports and leisure use and for weekenders. Quality of design, touch and use are the key objectives for the micro compact home team for ‘short stay smart living’. Its design has been informed by the classic scale and order of a Japanese teahouse, combined with advanced concepts and technologies.

2.Toronto’s Little House

Toronto’s Little House Built in 1912 by contractor Arthur Weeden. Toronto’s Little House, as it’s known, is only about 7′ wide, 47′ deep, with a total of less than 300 square feet of living space inside. Toronto’s tiniest home, referred to as The Little House, located near Dufferin and Rogers Road, buckle up. It has a living room, kitchen, bedroom with Murphy bed, and bath. The kitchen comes with a table and chairs that fold up when you’re not using them. Weeden Born in England and migrated to Canada in 1902. 10 years before he built the little house. He worked as the superintendent of the old Lighthouse Mission and later became known as one of the pioneer builders in this area of Toronto.

He finished building the house, that was originally intended to serve as a small thruway for cars between these two existing houses, Weeden lived in it for 20 years with his wife in the first half of the 20th century. Toronto’s Little House was sold for $135,000 at the beginning of 2007 to a couple. In 2007, the most recent owners renovated the entire space in an attempt to make it as useful and enjoyable as possible. Weeden went on to build several other projects in this area of Toronto and was known as one of the pioneer builders in that neighbourhood. The Little House is just that, a little house is the smallest house in all of Toronto areas. The average Canadian lives in 1,792 square feet.

  1. Tumbleweed Houses

The year was 1999 when our first tiny home was mounted to a trailer. The little home was named Tumbleweed because it had roots and was mobile all at the same time. They help people reach their dreams of downsizing their homes and upsizing their quality of life. Tumbleweed provides training materials, workshops, full plans and support for thousands of people looking to downsize into a Tumbleweed. Many people want their tiny house on wheels to as light-weight as possible, so they are safer and easier to tow. They also want their Tumbleweed Tiny House to have a modern interior including flat walls, but sheet rock will stress and crack with windy and shaky road conditions.

Tumbleweed Tiny House Company is a company in Sonoma, California. The houses on wheels are available to be purchased ready made and shipped to consumers. In 2002 Tumbleweed’s owner, Jay Shafer, co-founded the Small House Society in Iowa City, Iowa. Jay Shafer crafted beautifully and every inch well used. Gregory Paul Johnson was commissioned in 2003. This company designs and builds small houses between 65 and 887 square feet (6 and 80 m2), Many are timber-framed homes permanently attached to trailers for mobility. The company also offers construction plans for their mobile houses and larger designs also such as cottages etc. The company reported selling only one house per year in 2008. In 2009, this had increased five-fold. In 2011, the company reported that building only few houses can be given annually.

  1. Rollit Homes

RollIt, a cool experimental house, resulted from the collaboration among different institutes within the University of Karlsruhe. Students from the University of Karlsruhe in Germany have been experimenting with a very unique new type of modular housing unit. This cyclindrical design is a modular prototype that provides flexible space within a minimum housing unit. Three different sections are dedicated to different functional needs: there’s a bed and table in section, toilet with shower, an exercise cylinder, and a kitchen with a sink. Rollit Home includes everything you’d need in a home for one. Owner of the home can change the structure of the house by walking in the center to rotate it.

The unit is built from four support rings over a rigid inner shell, while a translucent membrane wraps the cylinder and can be printed with advertisements. Thin wooden slats circle the unit to provide a smooth running surface to roll it and openings on the side and slated windows let light into the interior. Mattresses and cushions are held on with velcro or put away inside cabinets when not in use. The interior is covered with 15 mm thick OSB panels. Rollit, which won a design competition in collaboration with the Institute for Industrial Design and construction output (IFIB), was carefully designed and configured to incorporate multiple uses inside a small living space. Make sure that you’re on flat ground with a break otherwise things could get way out of hand if you started to roll down a hill.

  1. Smallest House in Great Britain

Smallest House is also known as the Quay House. It is reported to be smallest house in the United Kingdom. A former fisherman’s hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw and actually looks quite cozy. It can be found nestled amongst a terrace of houses. Smallest House in Britain is a tourist attraction in Conwy, Wales. The Measurement of this house is only 10 feet by 6 feet, Until 1900, the measurement of 6 foot, 3 inch was occupied by fisherman, Robert Jones. As this is enough for stove, water tap, bedroom cabinet and a bed. Now it costs $1.30 to visit and take a peek inside. While it’s more suited to one occupant, back in the 19th century, it was known to have been occupied by couples.

The Smallest House in Great Britain, measuring 72 inches across, 122 inches high and 120 inches deep and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The house has a floor area of 3.05 by 1.8 metres (10.0 by 5.9 ft) and is painted red. It stands near the Conwy Castle walls. The ground floor is devoted to the living area with room for coal and an open fire, and a water tap tucked behind the stairs. The upstairs holds the cramped bedroom, which also comes with a small niche for storage. Visitors are welcome to briefly explore the little home, and are usually welcomed by a woman in traditional Welsh garb. Entry costs £1.50 for Adults & £1 for Children under 16. They can explore the first floor, but the second floor has become too unstable, although guests can still peek their heads into the still-furnished bedroom.

  1. Tiny Texas Houses

Tiny Homes is an Award Winning, International Company with hundreds and hundreds of design clients and plan customers in 9 Nations so far; including those in 48 US States. The houses Brad Kittel builds may be tiny, but they’re the product of big vision, pure salvage, and a fair amount of space magic. Texas Tiny Homes is not only tiny and small home builders. It is a design company, as well as residential land developers in North Texas. They have multiple tiny home plans, small home plans, mid-size home plans, lake home plans and mountain home plans that range in price from $15 to $999.99. Tiny Texas Houses still builds organic sustainable cottages and House Art at Salvage for people, who get to live in Paradise. Even if you’ve never driven through Luling, you’ve probably encountered a Tiny Texas House somewhere else. Chances are, among all of the tiny house media you’ve admired, you’ve almost certainly seen a house designed and built by Brad Kittel and his Tiny Texas Houses. Tiny Texas Houses are distinguished by the special materials used in their construction, and the ingenuity in their achievement of space where little space is otherwise available. Brad could build tiny houses more economically, and more environmentally friendly than other pioneers in the movement were doing at the time.

Brad’s vision was to make what was old new again, collecting materials that had already been created but discarded, and reusing them to build unique homes with distinct personality. Each house Brad designs is different, utilizing special materials in creatively functional ways. He generally does not choose a theme for a house. Wonderful, old, and very functional materials are finding their salvation. The wood Brad uses is predominately old-growth long leaf pine and loblolly pine, which there is very little of left standing, and which is a better building material for his purposes than any freshly cut lumber due to its superior strength. We all learned that counting the rings on a tree stump will tell you its age. But for the strength of the lumber, what’s important is how close together those rings are. The dark part of the ring is what gives it strength, so the more tightly spaced they are, the stronger the wood will be. 20,000 square feet, comprised of material warehouses as well as wood shops and fabrication areas are there in Luling. Additionally 80,000 square feet of space stacked to the brim with more planks, windows, doors, glass, sinks, bathtubs, and other tiny-house-building necessities.

  1. Eco Bike Trailer

The number of different options for personal electric mobility is growing rapidly, with new electric skateboards, scooters, bikes, motorcycles, and more hitting the market every week, but one solution hasn’t gotten nearly the amount of traction that the others have. However, for those who love to bike, and who don’t want to convert their bike to electric, but would like a little something extra for those days when hauling cargo, an electric bike trailer might be just the ticket. Paul Elkins originally designed this bike trailer to get around the Burning Man Festival. There’s only space for one, and if you need to use the restroom you’ll have to resort to the great outdoors, but it is fully powered by a wind turbine and comes equipped with a solar-powered oven and heating system. Ebikes generally start with a motor with power output of about 250w. Electric bikes are ideal for towing a trailer and will make it even easier to ride up hills and longer distances while hauling some extra weight. Whatever you plan to tow with your electric bike, with the right size electric motor, an ebike can give you a boost when you need it or just keep the ride easier while towing a trailer to the destination. With an electric bike you’ll be able to tow more weight, with less effort.

Some common bike trailers weigh up to 40 lbs before cargo, kids, or pets are added, but in many cases with an ebike you can comfortably pull any of these loads. Most bike trailers attach to the rear triangle, to the seat post, or through a special quick release skewer on the rear wheel. Make sure that the bike trailer you’re considering is compatible with your electric bike. The main sources for compatibility issues is with disc brakes, the axle or drive train. Here are some typical types of trailers you could find behind an electric bike. 1.Kid trailers (Kid trailers come in one seater or two seater varieties, there are lots of options available. These can also include a trailer bike which are like the back half of a bicycle attached to the seat post, allowing kids to pedal along) 2.Cargo trailers (Cargo trailers come in all shapes and sizes and allow you take heavy gear longer distances. They come in two wheel or one wheel varieties) 3.Pet Trailers (Pet trailers are similar to cargo trailers above, but with usually have enclosed sides to keep pets in the trailer and a more rigid bottom for a more stable place for paws or claws to rest. Pet trailers can be used as cargo trailers, but not all cargo trailers could easily be used for pets)

  1. Twelve Cubed Mini Home

Twelve cubed Mini Home makes a 12′ by 12′ cube house for customers. At such a small size we would be surprised as to what fits inside. Cube house creates opportunities for people while helping the environment. James Started doing with his Twelve3 prefab tiny house company. The company is based in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. According to Twelve Cubed designers, these tiny homes feature a dishwasher, microwave and modern oven combo, bathroom, closet, and plenty of natural light. The mission behind the homes is to allow more people to live more sustainably, but the cute design is a temptation in and of itself. James from Canada designed and lived in Tiny Home. He lived in Europe for a lot of his life and used his ideas for compact efficient home. He decided to see how small it would be possible to make a home that was still comfortable to live in and at the same time use building materials as efficient as possible.

The choice to pick 12 foot dimensions for his primary unit. Most micro designs have the bedroom at the top of a steep flight of stairs or you have to use a ladder. It took 8 months to get a building permit. Ten foot sized unit needs no permission to be built. They designed using grey-water systems and a solar version. So no outside power is required. Very little energy is required to run. Customers truly enjoy the benefits of living simply. An average 1 bedroom apartment produces 5 tons of CO2 annually, but a cube produces only 0.8 tons annually. It has enough space inside to sleep 3 persons comfortably. It will be comfortable and quiet. Price of Cube starts from CDN $24,500. The beauty of this unit is that they can pre build the Cube, and then load them on a flat deck, and ship them to the customer’s site for a very reasonable cost.

  1. Nano House

Housing is a basic necessity of human beings across the globe. In Nano Housing, Dr Suresh Haware brings out a detailed study and offers solutions for the housing needs of people. Dr Suresh Haware is a motivational business leader acclaimed for his organizational and administrative skills. Nano housing is the outcome of an in-depth practical research which has the potential to fulfill the dream of the common man with an affordable house at an affordable price. The Nano designs ranging in size from single story, one bedroom plans in the 400 square foot range, to two story, two bedroom plans that push 800 square feet. Nano house is created to help solve the world’s global housing crisis, these 25 square meter homes are designed to house a family of four. Nano Living System homes are also equipped with state of the art insulation and passive solar heating for energy savings. The rooms are convertible to make the most of the tiny space. The company also helps connect businesses and government agencies when it comes to constructing sustainable and cost efficient materials and designs.

This suggests an optimistic and environmental solution for the global housing issue of very small living spaces at extremely high prices. This is made possible by the incorporation of the “suspending technology”, which nearly doubles the size of the living area within this space by transforming what is common living space by day into two separate bedrooms by night. The “suspending technology” can be used in new construction and can also be adapted to be used in existing structures, such as hotels, studios, dormitories and very small housing. The Nano Living System is a Swiss made “green” pre-engineered concept for residential use that presents an innovative and sustainable architectural proposition. This suggests an optimistic and environmental solution for the global housing issue of very small living spaces at extremely high prices. The Nano embodies Unity’s intelligent design, high performance and efficient production in a compact package.

  1. Single Hauz

Poland based, Front Architects, describe the compact house Single Hauz as a kind of manifest, proposal of a house for a Western Worlder. It is especially predisposed for sites of an interesting landscaping. It is intended to a single person or couple to live in. Single Hauz is for instance forests, seas, lakes, mountains, next to the main city street. These cutting-edge home designs, inspired by the look of roadside billboards, can be built into almost any space. Living lightly takes on new meaning with the Single Hauz from Poland-based front architects.

The Single Hauz is just 27 square meters (290 square feet) with bathroom, kitchen and living space filling the elevated first floor and opening to a deck with the vista of your choice. The second floor provides a sleeping loft and access to the roof. They can even be built as raised homes over a body of water. According to Polish creators Front Architects, the house is perfect for the contemporary, single, independent and modern Western man, who we also assume ought to be an environmentalist. The house can then be installed above a variety of ground conditions, from the middle of a meadow to an urban core.

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THE 10 GREAT TALLEST BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD

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Building is a relatively permanent enclosed construction over a plot of land, having a roof and usually windows and often more than one level, used for any of a wide variety of activities, as living, entertaining, or manufacturing. This is an art or business of assembling materials into a structure. Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions, and have been adapted throughout history for a wide number of factors, from building materials available, to weather conditions, land prices, ground conditions, specific uses, and aesthetic reasons. Tall building is anything that ‘breaks the existing skyline and/or is significantly taller than the surrounding built form’. Here is the list of Tallest 10 Buildings in the world

1.Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the Tallest building in the world. Dubai is recognised as a home to Burj Khalifa and other megastructures. The Burj Khalifa has broken so many world records standing at 828m (2,716.5 ft.) above ground. It has the highest number of stories in the world (over 163), which includes the world’s highest outdoor observation deck and the highest occupied floor in the world. The elevators operating in the tower are the tallest service elevators in the world running at the longest travel distance. It is the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, has the elevator with longest travel distance in the world. The Burj Khalifa is crowned as one of the most elite and highly coveted residential places in the world. It is the tallest free standing structure in the world. It is the highest occupied floor in the world. It is the second highest swimming pool in the world (76th floor). Totally 54 working elevators traveling 40 miles per hour. The cost of the Burj Khalifa is USD $1.5 billion.

Burj Khalifa was designed by Adrian Smith and the architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in collaboration with Samsung C&T Corporation. It is also a top tourist attraction in Dubai. Burj Khalifa is one of the best spots to watch sunsets in Dubai. This towering skyscraper lies in the heart of Downtown, a district commonly referred to as the ‘Centre of Now‘. People flock here from around the globe to witness the exciting celebrations, fountain shows and fireworks. The concept behind the development by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was to build on Dubai’s ever-growing status as a popular tourist destination, with this skyscraper adding to that vision. It’s three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower and nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building. Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai itself are developed by Emaar Properties. Excavation beginning on 6th January 2004, the tower was completed and opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It was inspired by the spider lily flower. As a first precaution, the tower was built in a Y-shape to make it more stable.

2.Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower is located in Shanghai, China. It surpassed the second tallest building in the world. 632-metre high Shanghai Tower, designed by Gensler. The Shanghai Tower is a masterful piece of civil and environmental engineering. It is one of the world’s most impressive architectural marvels. The project started in November 2008 and Opened to the public in 2016. It’s cost is around £1.5 billion. The Chinese government has described this building as ‘a symbol of a nation. We were given rare access to this new addition to the building just before completion in the company of Gensler’s managing principal, Daniel Winey and Xia Jun, Shanghai Tower’s design leader and a star in the Chinese architectural firmament. Shanghai Tower is designed to embrace and stimulate the life of the city. Yet, instead of parks spread horizontally across the city, the tower provides gathering spaces stacked vertically. Within 127 stories, Shanghai Tower houses Class A office space, entertainment venues, retail, a conference center, a luxury hotel, and cultural amenity spaces. By emphasizing public space and locating shops, restaurants and urban amenities at the atrium levels, Shanghai Tower provides a new experience for living and working in super tall towers. It has the tallest and fastest lifts travelling at 40mph to almost the full height of the tower: that’s 580 metres in 32 seconds.

The ground floor becomes an ‘open market’ linked to the subway network. The glass has been designed to minimize reflected light, so that people inside can see out over Shanghai. With car parking below ground, the first five stories above ground comprise the commercial retail podium. The building is separated into nine zones, each separated by public sky lobbies. These 12 or 15 storey-height voids are formed within the twisting space between the external glazing and the structural core. The floors of these lobbies extend out to the curtain wall and therefore close each volume off from the one above and below. Each sky lobby is landscaped with a mixture of semi mature trees and local varieties of shrubs in planters. With these sky gardens acting like Trombe walls, there is no requirement for heating or mechanical ventilation in these airy spaces. The building is designed to withstand an earthquake of up to 7.5 on the Richter scale with the help of the world’s largest tuned mass damper. Other energy-saving devices are there in this LEED Gold building range from geothermal heat sources to gas-fired co-generation. While most of the tower’s energy will be provided by conventional generating systems, a bank of 270 wind turbines at the top of the tower should create around 350,000 kWh per year. It is sited adjacent to the neighboring Jin Mao Tower.

3.Makkah Royal Clock Tower

Makkah Royal Clock Tower is located near Masjid al Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel is a 120-storey structure is a mixed residential and hotel complex. It is both the tallest hotel and the tallest clock tower in the world. It is also the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. Royal clock is one of the ten tallest skyscrapers in the world. The measurement of 43m*43m clock tower is the world’s largest clock face. The building complex is metres away from the world’s largest mosque and Islam’s most sacred site, the Great Mosque of Mecca. It was developed as part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project, which aimed to modernize the city to offer world-class accommodations for the increasing number of visitors and residents of the Holy City of Makkah. Makkah Royal Clock Tower project was developed by Saudi Binladin Group. Construction of the complex was started in 2004 and finished in 2012. This structure spreads over seven towers erected above podiums. The tallest tower adorned with the Makkah Royal Clock stands 601m-high above ground. The Makkah Royal Clock Tower site is spread over 23ha south of the Masjid al Haram. It has a built-up area of 2.8 million square metres (21.5 million square feet).

The seven towers of the building rest on a 15-storey and 115m-high podium, which houses a grand retail area. The tower housing the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel is located in the middle of the building structure. Six towers Hajar, ZamZam, Maqam, Qibla and Marwah are situated to the sides of the clock tower. The Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel is a 120-storey structure. A 23m-high crescent made of fibreglass-backed mosaic gold is mounted at the top of the tower. It has Islamic Museum, a Lunar Observation Centre and a large prayer room with a capacity for more than 10,000 people. Makkah Royal Clock Tower complex houses residential towers for permanent residents, a five-star hotels and Resorts for accommodating the Hajj pilgrims, and the Abraj Al Bait shopping mall. The podium has 79 elevators and 111 extra heavy-duty Transvario escalators. The tower features 94 elevators and 16 extra heavy-duty Transvario escalators. The adjacent towers have 12 elevators including two helipad elevators and six extra heavy-duty Transvario escalators. It offers parking space for more than 1,000 vehicles. Makkah Royal Clock Tower complex, also known as the Abraj Al-Bait Towers. The total cost of construction is US$15 billion.

4.Ping An Finance Center

Ping An Finance Center is 599meters supertall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Ping An Finance Centre is now Shenzhen’s tallest building, also securing status as the second tallest in China and the fourth tallest in the world. It also broke the record of having the highest observation deck in a building at 562 m (1,844 ft). Ping An literally means Safe and Well. Ping An Insurance Company of China, which is one of the world’s biggest investment companies. The building is owned by Ping An Insurance and the group occupies a large amount of space in the building. Most office floors are used for the offices of Ping An Insurance company. Some office floors are leased out to tenants. 20 floors are occupied by hotels. From 116th to 118th floors, an observatory is occupied. The gross floor area of the tower is 378,600 square meters. The architectural design of Ping An Finance Center was completed by New York based architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

The structural engineering for the tower was done by Thornton Tomasetti, which is another firm based in New York City, Thornton Tomasetti has provided structural design for numerous skyscrapers throughout the world. The shape of the tower is that of a taught steel cable, outstretched by the sky and the ground at once. The form is emphasized by eight composite super-columns that extrude beyond the building envelope. This design is not only visually appealing, but also practical. The streamlined shape of the tower improves both structural and wind performance. The tower is adorned by total of 1,700 tons of 316L stainless steel. The city prominently within the Pearl River Delta’s high-speed rail corridor that increases access to the region’s rapidly densifying cities. The construction of Ping An Finance Center officially completed on March 28, 2017. It is estimated the construction cost $1.5 billion. It has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

5.Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower is a supertall skyscraper is located in Shinchon-Dong, Songpa-Ku, Seoul, South Korea. The tower is built in close proximity of the Lotte World Park and near the bank of Han River. Lotte World Tower is designed by American architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox. Lotte World Tower stands 555 meters tall. It is currently the tallest building in South Korea Tower doesn’t contain spire, but the uppermost part is composed of parapet. The highest occupied floor is 497 meters. Lotte World Tower ranks 5th in the world. The tower has 123 floors above ground and 6 floors below ground. Tower contains a wide variety of spaces for different functions, including retail stores, offices, a luxury hotel, observation decks and an “officetel”. Officetels is the hybrid of offices and hotels, they are commonly found in Korea, offering accommodations for people who work in the building and feature services typically only found in hotels, such as furnishings, front deck services, and gym access. Tower 10-storey shopping mall, known as Lotte World Mall.

The design of various interior program spaces of the tower is inspired by the traditional Korea arts, including Korean ceramics and calligraphy, and is integrated with modern aesthetics.
The exterior of the tower is comprised of light-toned silver glass, and accented by a filigree of white painted metal.
Lotte World Tower is designed being able to resist an earthquake of 9 on the Richter scale and winds up to 80 m/s. The construction of Lotte World Tower was contracted by Lotte Engineering & Construction, another subsidiary of Lotte Group themselves. The construction began in March 2011 and opened to public on April 3, 2017. Visitors will access the observation deck through the high speed elevators, ascending with a speed of 20 m/s, it is claimed to be the fastest elevators in the world. Other names of the tower are Lotte Jamsil Super Tower, and Lotte World Premium Tower. The top 10 floors of the tower are remained for observation decks and some other entertainment facilities like rooftop bar. Title was previously held by Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea before 2017. Annual tower visitors are 1300 million.

6.One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One World Trade Center was built in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attack that happened on September 11, 2001. It is a reminder of the lives that were lost and hope for the future. One World Trade Center has become an architectural and emotional force. It’s the tallest building in the United States. It is also the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. One World Trade Center is the sixth-tallest in the world. The building has a cubic base and its edges form eight isosceles triangles. Near its middle, the tower forms a perfect octagon. The building’s architect is David Childs, whose firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) also designed the Burj Khalifa and the Willis Tower. The construction of below-ground utility relocations, footings, and foundations for the new building began on April 27, 2006. One World Trade Center became the tallest structure in New York City on April 30, 2012. On May 10, 2013, the final component of the skyscraper’s spire was installed, making the building, including its spire. It, stands at 1,776 feet, a direct reference to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.

World Trade Center One contains more than 40,000 metric tons of structural steel and it has 103 floors. The tower’s observation deck was specifically constructed with the memory of the Twin Towers in mind. The deck itself begins at 1,362 feet, and a glass parapet extends to 1,368 feet – the exact height of the South and North Towers. 1WTC’s unique construction elements are its high-strength concrete, which can withstand seven times more pressure than standard concrete, and its reinforcement steel bars, which are significantly longer than normal. It generates power internally. One World Trade Center contains a total of 71 elevators. They can travel as fast as 23 miles per hour. It was built from recycled construction debris and materials. These are the tallest skyscrapers in the world. The building opened on November 3, 2014; the One World Observatory opened on May 29, 2015. The building has 94 stories, with the top floor numbered 104. One World Trade Center is also called as WTC or Freedom Tower. The new World Trade Center complex will eventually include five high-rise office buildings built along Greenwich Street, as well as the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, located just south of One World Trade Center where the original Twin Towers stood.

7.Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

The Guangzhou Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre is a 530-metre (1,739 ft) tall mixed-use skyscraper in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, which was completed in October 2016. It is the seventh-tallest in the world, the tallest building in Guangzhou and the third-tallest in China, and It is the fastest assembled skyscraper of the supertall variety in history. There are 95 elevators. It has the world’s fastest elevators (72 kph). The Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre has a total of 111 above ground and five below ground floors and houses a shopping mall, offices, apartments, and a hotel. The development has 66 office floors, 23 serviced apartment floors, 11 hotel floors, a ballroom and meeting rooms. It has three-storey car park providing approximately 1,700 parking spaces. The skyscraper has a gross floor area of 507,681.0 m2 (5,464,633 sq ft). The complex was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox. It is also called Dongta (East Tower). The other tower is called West Tower.

The new CTF stands out as one of two supertall towers in Tianhe in downtown Guangzhou. The other tower is the Guangzhou IFC Tower that is about 200 meters away. With the Canton Tower, the three towers dominate the Tianhe area. The project adopts utility district cooling system (DCS) instead of self -generate cooling chiller plant for the heat, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for podium retails and offices. As the project is designed to the standard of LEED certification and China Green Building Label. It is environmentally superior than the buildings without this certification incentive in terms of more energy efficient, lower water usage and better indoor comfort. It is also meant to be stronger and earthquake resistant. Guangzhou is one of China’s biggest cities, and it has become one of China’s great business and shopping cities. It is one of the most visitor highlights. The top floors contain an observation deck and hotel.

8.Tianjin CTF Finance Centre

Tianjin CTF Finance Center is a super-tall skyscraper in Tianjin, China. Tianjin CTF Finance Center is fourth tallest in Asia and third tallest in China. This tower is the second tallest building in Tianjin after Goldin Finance 117, eighth tallest building in the world. 530 meter tall skyscraper contain house offices, 300 service apartments, 350 room hotel and a five star. It consists of 97-storey towers, 5-storey podium and 4-storey basement. The detail-designed and intricate building façade is one of the most significant components contributing to the upcoming icon of the district. Construction started in 2013 and was completed in 2019. The tower will be a striking new landmark in the Tianjin Economic Technological Development Area (TEDA), existed outside Tianjin. Tianjin CTF Finance Center is designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in collaboration with Ronald Lu & Partners. The building commonly designed as the softly curving glass skin integrates eight sloping mega-columns that follow a lyrical line connecting the centers and corners of all four elevations.

These curving mega-columns increase the structure’s response to seismic concerns and are integral to both the gravity and lateral systems. By stacking reducing floor plates, the tower tapers dramatically to minimize the surface area exposed to wind, sun, and moisture. The gently-undulating curves of the facade subtly denote the integration of the three distinct programs within a singular smooth object. Square in plan with rounded corners, the floor plate geometry enables unique interior fit-outs and customization options for occupants. In the design effect, in the daytime, the building will refract the sunlight to show various colors, and at night, the top of the inclined tower glows like a diamond. The new plan is rocket-shaped and dominated by arcs; the crown is like a cicada’s wings. The 389,980-square-meter project has been designed to LEED Gold standards.

9.CITIC Tower

CITIC Tower is a supertall skyscraper in the Central Business District of Beijing. It is the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, the fourth-highest in China and number eight worldwide. CITIC Tower is Northern China’s third tallest building in Tianjin. It is popularly known as China Zun. The groundbreaking ceremony of the building took place in Beijing on September 19, 2011. The 109-storey, 528 m (1,732 ft) building is the tallest in the city. It was completed in late 2018. The nickname China Zun comes from the zun, an ancient Chinese wine vessel which inspired the building design, according to the developers, the CITIC Group. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates(KPF). It is a mixed-use building, featuring 60 floors of office space, 20 floors of luxury apartments and 20 floors of hotel with 300 rooms. Rooftop garden is also there at top floor at 524 m (1,719 ft) high.

Top three floors of the building will be administered by the National Security authorities after rectification. CITIC Tower is also the headquarters of another development partner, Kerry Group. The tower was conceived as an equilateral triangular block with landscaped sky gardens at various levels. The architecture was designed by P&T Group. Its unique design is composed of equilateral triangles and circles. The interior canopy features bespoke aluminum ribbing that follows its curvature and echoes the tower’s elegant façade expression. The tower also connects to a vast underground transportation network, linking together a pedestrian passageway system, a B2-level roadway, and four subway lines. It includes 5 of the 11 tallest structures in the world, imagined for the CITIC Tower, a vase-like form, varying from 78-meter-wide at the base to 54-meter-wide at the center and finishing up with 69-meter-wide at the top. The building puts in place a square plan with rounded corners.

10.TAIPEI 101

The Taipei 101 formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center. It is an extremely tall skyscraper designed by C.Y. Lee and C.P. Wang in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan. Construction of Taipei 101 began in 1999. This tower contains offices and restaurants as well as both indoor and outdoor observatories. The public observatories are on floors 88 to 91. The tower is adjoined by a multilevel shopping mall. Taipei 101 is owned by Taipei Financial Center Corporation. The skyscraper opened on 31 December 2004 to celebrate New Year’s Eve. In 1997, led by developer Harace Lin, the Taipei Financial Center Corporation, a team of several Taiwan banks and insurance companies, won the rights to lease the site for 70 years. They developed a building for the Build Operate Transfer agreement with the city government. It is the First tallest building in Taiwan, Seventh tallest in Asia and tenth tallest building in the world. Taipei reaches a height, including the spire, of 1,667 feet (508 metres).

The largest section of the building, between the base and the spire, consists of eight modules, or groupings, of eight stories each. The building also expresses its distinctively Chinese character in its resemblance to a stalk of bamboo or an elongated pagoda. 16 steel columns in the core and 8 steel “super columns” at the perimeter are filled with concrete up to floor 62. The damper is a steel weight of 660 metric tons (728 short tons), suspended between the 92nd and 87th floors at the building’s centre. Its elevators, capable of traveling 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph) and used to transport passengers from the 5th to the 89th floor in 37 seconds. In 2011 Taipei 101 received a Platinum rating under the LEED certification system to become the tallest and largest green building in the world. Taipei 101’s postmodernist architectural style evokes traditional Asian aesthetics in a modern structure employing industrial materials. Its design incorporates a number of features that enable the structure to withstand the Pacific Ring of Fire’s earthquakes and the region’s tropical storms.

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THE 10 GREAT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

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The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products is called Agriculture. Food drives the world. Apart from clean water, access to adequate food is the primary concern for most people on earth. This makes agriculture one of the largest and most significant industries in the world. Agriculture is the primary source of employment, income, and food, and these basic needs fulfilled by agriculture all over the world. Agricultural population is 67% of the total population. Around 11% of the world’s land occupied by agriculture, and about 26% used for animal grazing. Agricultural productivity is also important for the security and health of its population. The following is the list of 10 best agriculture producing countries in the world.

1.China

China is the world’s biggest producer, importer, and consumer of food. Much of China’s land is too mountainous or too arid for farming. Only 13% of land is useful for farming. China’s land is highly employed for agriculture. There is also a long tradition involving agriculture in Chinese mythology. The supply of food grains will be ample in China, and the trend of market-based pricing of rice and wheat will be more obvious. China is the largest rice-producing country in the world. China primarily produces rice, wheat, potatoes, tomato, sorghum, peanuts, tea, millet, barley, cotton, oilseed, corn and soybeans. Millet requires very little human intervention to grow. Vegetables are planted in China, on the roads, and on many building walls. The focus of China’s agriculture development shifted from increasing production to improving quality. The production and supply of ecological, high-quality and safe products are increasing significantly. 23% of rice in the world is produced by China.

China’s agricultural sector will be further opened up to the outside world. International trade in agricultural products will become increasingly active, and China will remain the world’s largest importer of agricultural products. Approximately half of the plant remains belonged to domesticated japonica species, whilst the other half were wild types of rice. Evidence of settled rice agriculture has been found at the Hemudu site of Tianluoshan, with rice becoming the backbone of the agricultural economy by the Majiabang culture in southern China. Throughout its history, various methods have been developed or imported that enabled greater farming production and efficiency. They also utilized the seed drill to help improve on row farming. For agricultural purposes the Chinese had invented the hydraulic-powered trip hammer.

2.United States

United States is the largest agricultural exporter. Modern agriculture in the U.S. ranges from hobby farms and small-scale producers to large commercial farms covering thousands of acres of cropland. The United States is known for its agriculture science and provides some advanced agriculture technology in the world. It proves a role model for many countries in the agriculture sector. United States agriculture is developing continually with increasing rates and it is a major industry. The United States produces the highest amount of timber. Approx 70% of the country’s forests officially owned with bounded logging permitted. The eastern, wetter half is a major corn and soybean producing region known as the Corn Belt, while the western, drier half is known as the Wheat Belt for its high rate of wheat production. The Central Valley of California produces fruits, vegetables, and nuts. 80% of total production is occupied by Wheat.

The American South has historically been a large producer of cotton, tobacco, and rice, but it has declined in agricultural production over the past century. Agriculture is a major industry in the United States, which is a net exporter of food. In the United States, corn was the largest crop that produced an amount of 247,882,000 metric tons. And the 2nd one is soybeans with 74,598,000 metric tons. And the 3rd one is wheat that grew an amount of 69,327,000 metric tons. The major crops in the United States are sugar cane, potatoes, coffee, sugar beets, and bananas. Production is spread across much of the country, but the largest food-producing states include California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, and Illinois. It produces food efficiently. United States is the second largest producer of pork and the largest producer of milk, chicken and beef. Soil Exhaustion was a huge problem in New England agriculture. European agricultural practices greatly affected the New England landscape.

3.Brazil

Brazil is historically one of the best agricultural countries. Brazilian Natives began farming some 12,000 years ago. 41% of Brazil’s land is occupied by agriculture. Brazil is also among the largest agricultural exporters. It is the second largest producer of soybeans in the world. Brazil ranks among the top 5 countries for production of milk, pork and chicken. The Brazilian economy has historically centered on agriculture, particularly sugarcane. Principal products were corn and soybean. It is the globe’s largest exporter of coffee, crop based ethanol, corn and soybean. Brazil ranks second in total beef output. The southern one-half to two-thirds of Brazil has a semi-temperate climate, higher rainfall, more fertile soil. This region produces grains, oil seeds. Brazil is also a major producer of oranges, pineapples, papaya, and coconuts.

⅓ of the earth’s oranges are produced in Brazil. It is in the ninth position to produce Rice. Main concentration of agriculture production is on sweet potatoes, maize, cassava, peanuts, tobacco etc. Brazil produces 600 million tonnes of sugar cane per year. 19% of total agriculture is occupied by Soybean production. The drought-ridden northeast region and Amazon basin lack well-distributed rainfall, good soil, adequate infrastructure and development capital. Both regions are increasingly important as exporters of forest products, cocoa and tropical fruits. Brazilian grasslands are generally suited only for grazing. This country primarily used surface irrigation, followed by overhead and then targeted irrigation. The South represented the largest irrigated area (more than 1.1 million hectares), followed by the Southeast (800 thousand hectares) and Northeast (490 thousand hectares).

4.India

India is among the 15 leading exporters of agricultural products in the world. India is the second-largest food producer in the world In terms of total calorie content. 58% of Indians are involved in agriculture practice. Totally 96mn hectare irrigated area in there in India, it is the largest in all over the world. India is the world’s largest wheat-producing country. Indian is the largest producer of most of the fruits in the world that includes bananas, guava, mango, lemon, papaya, and vegetables including chickpea. It produces spices include ginger, pepper, and chili. India ranked first in the production of milk, second in dry fruits, third in fish production, fourth in egg, and fifth in poultry production worldwide. 60% to overall India’s agriculture GDP only by animal farming horticulture. It also has high classification as producer of chicken and beef.

Total food grain production in the country is estimated at 144.52 million tonnes for 2020-21. Gross Value Added by agriculture, forestry, and fishing was estimated at Rs. 19.48 lakh crore in FY20. Agriculture and allied sectors in gross value added (GVA) of India at current prices stood at 17.8 % in FY20. Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70% of the sales. The Indian food processing industry accounts for 32% of the country’s total food market, one of the largest industries in India in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. The agriculture sector in India is expected to generate better momentum in the next few years due to increased investment in agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation facilities, warehousing and cold storage.

5.Russia

Russia produces 70% of the total grain of the country. About half of the cultivated land area is covered with grain cultivation. The cereals are rye, barley, oats, and maize. It is mainly engaged in the Industrial economy, and it has a huge agriculture industry. The Russian agriculture industry provides 16% of the employment opportunities to the general population. Russia, one of the world’s leading countries for acres of land used for agricultural production, ranks among the largest producers of milk, beef and pork in the world. 20-23% of global wheat exports are done by Russia. Wheat is the most famous food crop all around Russia. Two-thirds of the world’s poor rely on agriculture for their incomes, making the sector key to economic development. Certain crops with high market value like coffee, cocoa, and others can bring especially large increases to farmers’ incomes. In Russia, 13% of agricultural lands captured for the production of sugar beet, wheat and potatoes. Over 23 million hectares of land is cultivated in Russia. In 2018, It was the world’s largest producer of sugar beet; 4th largest world producer of potato; largest world producer of barley; 2nd largest world producer of sunflower seed; world’s largest producer of oats; 2nd largest world producer of dry pea; 3rd largest world producer of wheat; 2nd largest world producer of buckwheat.

Russia experiences extreme temperatures in winter and summer, and summer precipitation is low. Many regions of Russia experience six months of snow cover each year and in these places the subsoil can often be frozen permanently. The most fertile regions are in the southern parts of the country between Kazakhstan and Ukraine called “black earth” in Russian. During 19th and 20th century, Despite having a greater population than the rest of Europe at a time, most of which lived in rural agricultural communities, Russia could not compete in terms of its industrial and economic development. Still, while its European neighbours and the Free Economic Society were dedicated to improving their farming techniques, Russia managed to become one of the largest crop exporters, especially wheat. In 21st century Russian agriculture has undergone an intensive modernisation process. This was underpinned by developing macroeconomic factors, among which increased integration into international trade, expanded technology transfer and foreign agricultural investments. With Saline agriculture, food is produced on salt affected soils and salt water is used for irrigation.

6.France

• France has the largest agricultural production in the European Union 18.1% of the total European Union production comes from France. The economy of France is highly developed and free-market-oriented. It is the world’s seventh-largest economy by 2020 nominal figures. France was the largest Foreign Direct Investment recipient in Europe, Europe’s second largest spender in Research and development in 2020. France ranked among the 10 most innovative countries in the world by the 2020. It was the most represented European country in 2020. It became the fifth largest agricultural exporter in the world. France has around 730000 farms, about 7% of the population earn from agriculture or similar sectors that are fishing or forestry. The actual income from agriculture enhanced by 4% in the past period. France is also the most visited destination in the world.

All over the European Union, France is the top producer of oilseeds, cereals, sugar beets, milk, wine, and beef. It ranks among the top 20 countries for chicken and pork production. France is the largest exporter of alcoholic drinks and beverages. An ample fish supply in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea provides an additional resource. France’s extensive land area of which more than half is arable or pastoral land and another quarter is wooded presents broad opportunities for agriculture and forestry. Rainfall is more throughout most of France. In France almost everyone is occupied in agriculture-related activities that include producing agricultural goods, etc.

7.Mexico

Both historically and politically agriculture in Mexico is crucial for the country’s economy. In Mexico 15% of land is occupied by agriculture and about 50% of occupied land is used for livestock. 50% of agriculture output of Mexico comes from crops. Sixty percent of Mexico’s agricultural exports go to the United States. Production of livestock in Mexico is done in a considerable amount that consists of poultry, eggs, beef, and milk. Mexico produced avocados, beans, tomatoes, peppers, maize, blue agave, sugar cane, sorghum and other tropical fruits etc. This country is known for its agricultural exports too. Mexico’s exports include fruits, coffee, vegetables, and sugar. It also produced squash, cotton, vanilla, cocoa etc. Domestic turkeys and Muscovy ducks were the only domesticated fowl in the pre-Hispanic period. Spanish introduced more plants and the concept of animal husbandry, principally cattle, horses, donkeys, mules, goats and sheep, and barn yard animals such as chickens and pigs.

The tradition of planting corn, beans and squash together allows the beans to replace the nitrogen that corn depletes from the soil. The three crops together are sometimes referred to as the Three Sisters. Although silver mining brought many Spaniards to Mexico and silver was the largest single export from New Spain, agriculture was extremely important. There were far more people working in agriculture, not only producing subsistence crops for individual households and small-scale producers for local markets, but also commercial agriculture on large estates to supply Spanish cities. Mexico’s agricultural history stretches back thousands of years, and today farming continues to help shape the country’s environment, economy and culture.

8.Japan

Crop production is vital to Japan despite limited arable land (13% of the total area) and the highest degree of industrialization in Asia. The economy of Japan is a highly developed free-market economy. Japan agriculture contributes only 2% of GDP and around 10% of the country’s people live on farms. It is the third-largest in the world by nominal GDP. Japan is the world’s third-largest stock exchange by market capitalisation. In 2018, Japan was the world’s fourth-largest importer and the fourth-largest exporter. Japan is the world’s third largest automobile manufacturing country, has the largest electronics goods industry. 20% of rice production is decreased in the past years. Agriculture exists in every part of Japan, but is especially important on the northern island of Hokkaido, which accounts for 10% of national production. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is the government agency responsible for the fishing industry. Agriculture, farming, and fishing form the primary sector of industry of the Japanese economy together with the Japanese mining industry, but together they account for only 1.3% of gross national product. It produces grains, fish, vegetables, mountain plants, and others. It is also among the top 20 countries in production of milk , pork and chicken. The daily food that is milk, other dairy products, and meat has risen exceptionally. 10% of the Japan’s people live on farms. Over the past decade, Japan has reduced its support to agriculture, but more recently the change in support levels has been moderate.

Land in Japan has distinctive characteristics which make it suitable for organic produce. They have instead been paying enormous sums of money to incorporate Western protein rich foods. Average area covered by farms are only 1.2 ha (3 acres). In Japan, approximately 2 lakh hectares of land is idle, and rice production decreased by 20% in the past years. In response to challenges in March 2020 such as the decrease of farming population and the implementation of new large-scale trade agreements, the plan aims to strengthen the agricultural production base regardless of farm size or its hilly and mountainous condition. By making greater financial resources available to producers and exporters of agricultural and food products, the Japanese government aims to expand agricultural exports from 922.3 billion yen (US$8.5 billion) in 2020 to 2 trillion yen (US$18.5 billion) by 2025, and 5 trillion (US$46.1 billion) by 2030. In Japan, there are two significant types of agriculture fields which are siden and tambo. The revision is expected to play a significant role in helping to promote exports given the large investments that are needed in infrastructure systems, overseas marketing and advertising, and human resources development. The Japanese consume mainly rice, fish, and eat less meat compared to citizens of the United States and the European Union.

9.Germany

In Germany, ½ of the area occupied for land cultivation. 10% of the Germans engaged in organic farming. Around 80% of the country’s land occupied by forestry and agriculture. Approximately 87% of Germany farmers farm on land of 124 acres. Agricultural food of Germany includes pork, poultry, potatoes, milk, cereals, beef, sugar beets, cabbages, corn, barley, and wheat. Germany is the third largest producer of pork and also has a high milk and beef production. Germany ranked 4th largest beer producer in the world. In Germany most of the regions agriculture includes vegetables, fruits, and wine grapes. The poorer soils of the North German Plain and of the Central German Uplands are traditionally used for growing rye, oats, potatoes, and fodder beets. In both the western and eastern sectors, chickens, eggs, pigs, and veal calves are concentrated. In Western German cities, crops such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers are grown. The warm lowlands of the southwest favour tobacco and seed corn. By the beginning of the 21st century, however, large farms represented about half of the total agricultural area in western Germany and some two-thirds in eastern Germany.

In Germany, southern and western parts of river valleys covered with vineyards. With the availability of chemical fertilizers, light soils have become more highly valued because of their suitability for machine cultivation; for example, fodder corn is now widely grown on the North German Plain, replacing potatoes. Germany’s agricultural products differ from area to area. It has relatively few domestic natural resources. In all industrialized countries, water supply is a constant problem. The filtration of water on riverbanks is one source. Germany is home to a huge manufacturing sector. It is a market with numerous opportunities for companies all around the world. Most of the people live in the urban areas like Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. This makes Germany one of the biggest and demanding markets in the world of goods and services. Germany ranked 3rd in the world in agricultural goods export. Around ⅓ of the products exported from Germany.

  1. Turkey

Turkey is the 1st flour exporter in the world. Turkey has 23.2 million ha agricultural land and 5.1 million ha arable land. Three million people work in the agriculture industry. There are 3,076 million agricultural enterprises in Turkey. Approximately 20% of employment is provided by agriculture. It has the fertile & arable lands and favourable climate. Wheat is the most produced grain in Turkey. Different fruits and vegetables grow in different regions of Turkey, and most of the population in the rural areas earn their income from agriculture. Turkey is one of the top 10 producers of apple, cotton, wheat, barley, almond, sunflower and tobacco. Turkey is the top producer of hazelnut, apricot, fig, dried raisin, and cherry. Turkey is one of the top 5 producers of melon, watermelon, cucumber, lentil, pistachio, quince, sour cherry, chestnut, pepper, honey, and green beans. Most of the global agri-food giants are present in Turkey. It mostly produces milk. It is the sixth-largest producer of tobacco.

Turkey has high production of chicken meat. Also, it is among the top 20 countries in beef production. Sugar beet is the second produced commodity. Turkey is the 2nd largest country in Europe and the 9th largest country in the world in terms of the agricultural economy. It has one of the highest export growth rates in the world. The second production forecast by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in October 2020, estimated the 2020 cereal output at 36.6 million tonnes, about 7 percent more than the average of the previous five years, including 20.5 million tonnes of wheat, 8.3 million tonnes of barley and 6 million tonnes of maize. In the 2020-21 marketing year aggregate cereal imports, mainly wheat grain for processing, are forecast at 11.5 million tonnes, about 30 percent below the level of the previous year, but 12 percent above the average. The Russian Federation is historically the leading supplier of wheat. Turkey’s agriculture-based exports have increased by 6.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2020. The agriculture industry in Turkey has always been a strong and developing industry for the country. The industries and service sectors are increasing constantly.

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THE GREAT 10 BEST ANIMATED TV SERIES OF ALL TIME IN THE WORLD

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Animation is the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence. An animated tv series is a set of animated works with a common series title, usually related to one another. Series can have either a finite number of episodes like a miniseries, a definite end, or be open-ended, without a predetermined number of episodes. Films are often directed to, or appeal most to children, but easily can be enjoyed by all. The inventor of the viewing device called a praxinoscope (1877), French scientist Charles-Emile Reynaud, became known as the First Motion Picture Cartoonist. The animation industry is uniquely situated to thrive in the remote-working times that we’re living in, and we are sure to see a rise in animated features. A film using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects. Animated movies give us the unique gift of whimsical renderings of our wildest dreams. Following is the list of 10 Best Animated TV Series of All Time.

1.Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar is fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. It respected its viewer and became one of the few serialized animated children’s dramas ever. Pandora, whose atmosphere is poisonous to humans, is inhabited by the Na’vi. Humans have depleted Earth’s natural resources, leading to a severe energy crisis. The film is set in the year 2154 on Pandora, a fictional Earth-like moon in a distant planetary system. Humans are engaged in mining Pandora’s reserves of a precious mineral known as unobtanium, while the Na’vi — the sapient and sentient race of humanoids indigenous to the moon — resist the colonists’ expansion, which threatens the continued existence of the Na’vi and the Pandoran ecosystem. The film’s title refers to the remotely controlled, genetically engineered human-Na’vi bodies used by the film’s human characters to interact with the indigenous population. This film made extensive use of new motion capture filming techniques, and was released for traditional viewing, 3D viewing, and for “4D” experiences in select South Korean theaters. Avatar premiered in London on December 10, 2009, and was released in the United States.

This film broke several box office records and became the highest-grossing film at the time, as well as in the United States and Canada, surpassing Cameron’s Titanic, which had held those records for twelve years. Avatar remained the highest-grossing film worldwide for nearly a decade. Avatar is the second highest-grossing movie of all time when adjusted for inflation after Gone with the Wind with a total of more than $3 billion. It also became the first film to gross more than $2 billion and the best-selling video title of 2010 in the United States. Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and won three, for Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Cinematography. The success of the film also led to electronics manufacturers releasing 3D Televisions and caused 3D films to increase in popularity. Animated Films are ones in which individual drawings, paintings, or illustrations are photographed frame by frame. Usually, each frame differs slightly from the one preceding it, giving the illusion of movement when frames are projected in rapid succession at 24 frames per second.

  1. The Simpsons

The beloved animated series focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. Homer, is a family man. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It includes their neighbor, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr. Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum. It is been nearly twenty years since the reclusive, mysterious, almost mythical comedy writer John Swartzwelder left “The Simpsons,” and yet, to this day, one of the biggest compliments a “Simpsons” writer can receive is to have a joke referred to as “Swartzweldian.” Meaning: A joke that comes out of nowhere. A joke that no one else could have written. Swartzwelder has been deemed “one of the greatest comedy minds of all time.”

He is famously private and never grants interviews. Swartzwelder wrote and self-published the first of his thirteen novels, all but two of which feature one of the most wonderful creations in printed comedy: Frank Burly, incompetent private eye and occasional time traveller. The show is set of Springfield and parodies American culture and society, television, and the human condition. The sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became Fox’s first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season. A feature-length film, The Simpsons Movie, was released in theaters worldwide on July 27, 2007, and grossed over $527 million, with a sequel in development as of 2018. It has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 34 Primetime Emmy Awards, 34 Annie Awards, and 2 Peabody Awards.

  1. BoJack Horseman

Set in Los Angeles in which humans and anthropomorphic animal people coexist, BoJack Horseman is an animated show about one man who peaked early and trying to figure out what to do with his life now. It is an outrageous and dark comedy with melancholy center. The series tells the story of an anthropomorphic horse named BoJack Horseman. BoJack Horseman is the washed-up star of the 1990s sitcom Horsin’ Around, which centered around a young bachelor horse trying to raise three human children who had been orphaned. He has brown fur and black mane with white snippet on his snout that begins at his upper lip and ends. The show is designed by cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt, who has been friends with Bob-Waksberg since high school and had previously worked with him on the webcomic Tip Me Over, Pour Me Out. GQ magazine hailed the show as one of the best of the decade, and IndieWire ranked BoJack Horseman as the greatest animated television series of all time.

It also received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including two for Outstanding Animated Program. The series received numerous accolades, including four Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Animated Series, three Annie Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards. Bojack is an adult, male, grade cross horse weighing over 1200 pounds as revealed in the pilot episode by wearing colorful sweaters. By its bittersweet end, “BoJack Horseman” represented the best and most ambitious of this decade in television, taking apart timely issues and its characters’ innermost demons with the kind of consideration that remains all too rare. It told the interweaving stories of five lost souls — BoJack (Will Arnett), Diane (Alison Brie), Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris), Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins) and Todd (Aaron Paul) and the many lives they touched.

  1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist is the second anime adaptation developed by Bones based on the Fullmetal Alchemist Manga. It is a Japanese series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. Set in a fictional universe in which alchemy is a widely practiced science, the series follows the journey of two alchemist brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric. Fullmetal Alchemist has been adapted into various anime two television series and two films, all animated by Bones as well as light novels. Brotherhood is a faithful adaptation directly following the original events of the Manga. Brothers are raised by their mother Trisha Elric in the remote village of Resembool in the country of Amestris. Trisha died of a lingering illness, they were cared for by their best friend Winry Rockbell and her grandmother Pinako. When the boys returned back to home after alchemic training under Izumi Curtis they decided to try to bring their mother back to life with alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward’s right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse’s soul to a suit of armor.

Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called “automail” and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Three years of searching later, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone, a mythical relic that allows an alchemist to overcome the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Even with military allies Colonel Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes on their side, the brothers find themselves caught up in a nationwide conspiracy that leads them not only to the true nature of the elusive Philosopher’s Stone, but their country’s murky history as well. In between finding a serial killer and racing against time, Edward and Alphonse must ask themselves if what they are doing will make them human again or take away their humanity. The manga has sold over 70 million volumes worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga series. It received the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shonen category in 2004, the UK’s Eagle Award for favorite manga in 2010 and 2011 and the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.

  1. Cowboy Bebop

The anime series Cowboy Bebop is a classic in the genre and often considered one of the best ways to get people into the trend. One of the best things about Cowboy Bebop is its versatility. The show works on two narrative levels and is animated by Sunrise. Watanabe treated each episode of Cowboy Bebop as a short film. A bounty hunter crew traveling in their spaceship called the Bebop. The series often had very adult-themed content in it and may have been a huge game changer in how people saw adult-themed cartoons in general. We love everything about this show from the art style to the stories to the music, almost everything to come out of this show was iconic in its own way. In 2001, Cowboy Bebop became the first anime title to be broadcast on Adult Swim in the United States. Adult Swim has always been exceptionally popular. There’s always the stereotype that anime is just “violent cartoons for kids” the Bebop is a fishing trawler.

Ed may not actually be either a boy or girl. There are a few fans that certainly believed Edward was a boy, but many times we see them being referred to as a girl. Ed’s gender was essentially meaningless. Ed is an orphan. The show was originally sponsored by Bandai’s toy division in hopes that it would sell more spacecraft toys. Watching the episodes as intended results in a meaningful but subdued arc. Cowboy Bebop became a critical and commercial success both in Japanese and international markets (most notably in the United States), garnered several major anime and science fiction awards upon its release, and received unanimous praise for its style, characters, story, voice acting, animation, and soundtrack.

  1. South Park

South Park It is developed by Brian Graden. It is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. It remains one of the highest ratings comedy show. It revolves around four boys Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick. This curious, adventure-seeking, fourth grade group of 10 year old boys all join in buffoonish adventures that sometimes evolve nothing. The boys live in the fictional small town of South Park, located within the real-life South Park basin in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. Sometimes something that was simple at the start, turns out to get out of control. Everything is odd in the small mountain town, South Park, and the boys always find something to do with it. Settings on this show involves elementary school, neighbourhoods, shops, businesses along the streets of Colorado.

Events, ranging from the fairly typical to the supernatural and extraordinary, which frequently happen. The boys are also frequently confused by the contradictory and hypocritical behavior of their parents and other adults, and often perceive them as having distorted views on morality and society. South Park resemble recurring characters. In 1997, South Park have debuted with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. South Park has received numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and numerous inclusions in various publications. South Park became a commercial and critical success, and garnered a nomination for an Academy Award.

  1. Batman

Bruce adopts the image of a bat to strike fear into the criminals and the corrupt as the icon known as “Batman”. In the name of his murdered parents, Bruce Wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of Gotham City. He is vengeance. Batman, who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Batman is the superhero protector of Gotham City, a tortured, brooding vigilante dressed as a sort of human bat who fights against evil and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere. In his public identity he is Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist and notorious playboy. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he is one of the world’s smartest men and greatest fighters. His physical prowess, technical ingenuity, and tactical thinking make him an incredibly dangerous opponent. He is also a founding member of the Justice League. Nolan returned to direct two further installments through the release of The Dark Knight in 2008 and The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, with Bale reprising his role in both films. Both sequels earned over $1 billion worldwide, making Batman the second film franchise to have two of its films earn more than $1 billion worldwide.

Batman has dedicated his life to an endless crusade, a war on all criminals in the name of his murdered parents, who were taken from him when he was just a child. Since that tragic night, he has trained his body and mind to near physical perfection to be a self-made Super Hero. He’s developed an arsenal of technology that would put most armies to shame. Batman has also appeared in multiple animated films, both as a starring character and as an ensemble character. Having earned an unadjusted total of U.S. $2,783,118,504, the Batman series is the fourth-highest-grossing film series in North America. While investigating the appearance of Parademons, Batman encountered Green Lantern for the first time, and the two teamed up. Believing them to be aliens, the pair sought Superman for answers, and he attacked them, thinking they were a threat, prompting Lantern to call on The Flash for help until Superman was convinced of their good intentions. Joined by Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg in fighting off the Parademons attack, the team soon learned that Darkseid of Apokolips was behind the invasion. It was Batman who convinced the heroes to work together as a team, and then secretly traveled to Apokolips in search of a kidnapped Superman, whom he then rescued from Darkseid’s torturers. Upon their return to Earth, they forced Darkseid back to his homeworld, and received praise and recognition. Batman insisted that they remain a team in order to maintain public approval.

  1. Archer

Archer created by Adam Reed and is executive produced by Reed, Matt Thompson and Casey Willis at Floyd County Productions. The series is produced by FX Productions. Archer show is an American adult animated sitcom led by Sterling Archer and seven of his colleagues. Archer works with his domineering mother Malory, who also is his boss. He also has to deal with his ex-girlfriend, Agent Lana Kane and her new boyfriend, comptroller Cyril Figgis, as well as Malory’s lovesick secretary, Cheryl. Archer follows eight secret agents and supporting staff of the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS), a fictional New York–based intelligence agency. The cable television network Comedy Central previously owned exclusive US broadcast syndication rights for Archer. At an international spy agency, global crises are merely opportunities for its highly trained employees to confuse, undermine, betray and royally screw each other.

At the center of it all is suave master spy Sterling Archer, whose less-than-masculine code name is “Duchess.” History is distinguished by continual reinvention, evolving from the standard setup of a workplace sitcom mocking spy film to an anthology with self-contained mythologies. Archer’s limited animation style draws visually from mid-century comic art. Archer have been broadcast on sibling network FXX. This show features an array of supporting characters, several of whom gained expanded roles in subsequent episodes. Major supporting roles in Archer include Slater, an arms dealer and agent for the CIA. Archer has received positive reviews from critics and won awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Critics Choice Awards. It has also received 15 Annie Award nominations, among others, for outstanding achievement in animation, writing, direction, and voice acting.

  1. Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese mecha anime television series animated by Tatsunoko, directed by Hideaki Anno. Neon Genesis Evangelion, commonly referred to as Evangelion, is a Japanese anime series, created by Gainax, that began in October 1995. The anime was written by Hideaki Anno, and co-produced by TV Tokyo and Nihon Ad Systems (NAS). It gained international renown and won several animation awards, and was the start of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series. Evangelion is set fifteen years after a worldwide cataclysm(violent event). The protagonist is Shinji, a teenage boy who was recruited by his father Gendo to the shadowy organization Nerv to pilot a giant bio-machine mecha named “Evangelion” into combat against beings called “Angels”. They are piloted by several of the main characters, including Shinji Ikari, Asuka Sohryu, and Rei Ayanami. While the initial episodes focus largely on religious symbols and specific references to the Bible, the later episodes tend to go deeper into the psyches of the characters, where it is learned that many of them have deep-seated emotional and mental issues.

Much of the series’s content was based on Hideaki Anno’s own clinical depression. It explores emotions of Evangelion pilots and members of Nerv as they try to prevent Angels from causing more cataclysms. The name Shin Seiki Evangerion translates directly as “New Century Evangelion” or “New Era Evangelion”. The term “Evangelion” is in relation to the ancient Greek term for “good messenger” or “good news”. The name was chosen in part for its religious symbolism, as well as for the fact that Hideaki Anno said he liked the word “Evangelion” because it “sound complicated”. Evangelion is extensively beloved and celebrated; its reputation has now preceded its streaming debut for two decades. Other products in the Evangelion franchise have achieved record sales in Japanese markets and strong sales in overseas markets, with related goods selling over ¥150 billion by 2007 and Evangelion pachinko machines selling ¥700 billion by 2015.

  1. Bob’s Burgers

Bob’s Burgers is third generation restaurant. It is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It concentrates on Belcher family parents Bob and Linda and their children, Tina, Gene, and Louise who run a hamburger restaurant on Ocean Avenue in an unnamed seaside community. Bob’s burgers are really delicious and appear to be better than his rivals’ but his kids aren’t really helpful at selling them, as more customers head over to Jimmy Pesto’s restaurant. As the show has proceeded, viewers and critics alike have come to a conclusion that the unnamed town is actually in southern New Jersey. The restaurant has to compete with several other local eateries for business. His biggest rival is Jimmy Pesto, who owns an Italian restaurant called “Jimmy Pesto’s Pizzeria,” which is located directly across the street and is generally more successful, creating tension between the two owners.

Episodes will sometimes involve a single storyline involving all of the Belchers, or will have two simultaneous stories for different groups of the family. The family members interact with many recurring characters who are also residents of the town. A comic book series based on the show, published by Dynamite Entertainment. TV guide ranked Bob’s Burgers as one of the top 60 Greatest TV Cartoons of All Time. The series has been nominated for several awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program seven consecutive times.

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TOP 10 GREAT MEDICINAL TREES IN THE WORLD

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Tree is a woody plant that regularly renews its growth. A Plant is a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site. This plant absorbs water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll. Most plants classified as trees have a single self-supporting trunk containing woody tissues, and in most species the trunk produces secondary limbs, called branches. A tree is any plant with the general form of an elongated stem, or trunk, leaves or branches at some distance above the ground. Medicinal plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine and worldwide ethnomedicine. A single plant contains widely diverse phytochemicals. The effects of using a whole plant as medicine are uncertain. Drug research makes use of ethnobotany to search for pharmacologically active substances in nature, and has in this way discovered hundreds of useful compounds. Here are the top 10 Medicinal Trees.

1.Alder

Alder is the most common tree in river and lakeside forests, and it improves soil fertility through its ability to fix nitrogen from the air. Alders are distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and in parts of western South America. Alder trees are small trees in the birch family. There are at least 35 species of these trees distributed throughout different climates around the world. Popular ornamental species include the European, Italian, Japanese, Manchurian and seaside alders. Alder catkins are high in protein and are used as a survival food. Native American and First Nations Peoples historically ate the inner bark of alder in springtime. The bark is most commonly used, but the leaf buds, mature leaves, male catkins, and female green catkins are also medicinal. It supports in liver functioning.

Fresh alder sap can be applied to any area to relieve itching. Skin disorders including acne and boils may respond well to both internal and topical use of alder. The leaves and bark can be made into a tea that will benefit tonsillitis and fever. Alder medicine also helps our body to reestablish harmony through fighting infection, healing wounded or inflamed tissue and promoting a healthy transfer of nutrients. Alder bark tea for mouth ulcerations and sore throats. Alder bark makes a beautiful orange dye. Alder wood is unique. Alder wood is generally light and soft. It has a beautiful red undertone that often increases in intensity as the wood ages. Alder wood is much more sustainable and economical. Alder wood, pale yellow to reddish brown, is fine-textured and durable, even underwater. Alder wood can be an excellent option for kitchen cabinets, moldings, and millwork. It can also be used for different types of furniture, doors, and panel

2.Ash(Fraxinus)

Ash is a genus of flowering plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae. The leaves of ash trees are opposite, usually deciduous, and pinnately compound with an odd number of leaflets often five to nine. The narrow fruits, called samaras, are one-seeded and winged. The genus is widespread across much of Europe, Asia, and North America. Ash genus of 45–65 species of trees or shrubs primarily distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. A tea made from the bark was used to treat irritation and itchy conditions and juice from the leaves is used to treat mosquito bites.

This herb has an astringent action. It reduces vomits. White Ash bark has stone dissolving capacity. Constipation can be treated with the help of ash tree bark. It is known to destroy all the snake poison and treats snake bites. “White ash” is used for baseball bats, hockey sticks, paddles and oars, tennis and other racket frames, and the handles of shovels, spades, hoes, rakes, and other agricultural tools. Ash trees are known for their wood. Ash wood that is stiff, strong, resilient, and yet lightweight.

3.Beech(Fagus)

The beech is most widespread in Central and Western Europe, although it can be found as shrub or tree. Beech is a genus of deciduous trees with medium hardness in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Europe, Asia, and North America. Beech trees can grow to 300 years or more and can reach a height of 30 to 35 metres. Classification system of the genus recognize 10 to 13 species in two distinct subgenera, Engleriana and Fagus. Beech trees have a distinctive, smooth gray bark that resembles the skin of an elephant. Beech hedges are easy to maintain. Beech leaves were boiled to make anti-inflammatory poultices to relieve swelling. Beech flowers are used in homoeopathic practices such as Bach Flower Remedies. The fruit of fagus have high fat content that can be used for edible oil. The bark is used as a tea for lung problems.

Beech leaves traditionally used by Native Americans for treating tuberculosis. Beech bark tea make a good wash for poison ivy. Beech wood is primarily reddish-brown in color and slightly coarse with conspicuous rays and tiny pores. The grain is straight with a fine, even texture. Beech wood is very hard and tough. It is widely used for furniture framing and carcase construction, flooring and engineering purposes, in plywood and in household items like plates, but rarely as a decorative wood. The timber can be used to build chalets, houses, and log cabins. Beech logs are burned to dry the malt used in some German smoked beers. Beech wood can also used to prepare pianos and toys. It can be used as fuel. Beech chips are used to make Beer.

4.Birch

The Birch belongs to the Betulaceae family, of which there are about 40 different types for instance the common birch, weeping birch, red birch or white or silver birch. Birch are trees that are native to Europe and parts of Asia. Birch generally doesn’t like warmer temperatures, and in the US birches are mostly found in the north and the eastern states. Birch bark is antibacterial, and it was used to create storage containers that helped keep food from spoiling. The scientific name is Betula papyrifera: Betula means ‘pitch’ and papyrifera means ’paper bearing’. A birch has smooth, resinous, varicoloured or white bark, marked by horizontal pores, which usually peels horizontally in thin sheets, especially on young trees.

The leaves of Birch contain Vitamin C. Birch is used for joint pain, kidney stones, bladder stones, urinary tract infections. Other uses include treating arthritis, achy joints (rheumatism), loss of hair, and skin rashes. Birch is also used in “Spring cures” for “purifying the blood.” From this tree wine also can be prepared. Birch sap has medicinal properties. Birch products are rot resistant, lightweight and easy to access. Birch trees are remarkable: they can keep you warm, nourish you and even heal you. Black Birch is to use it to make tea. This tree was used to produce wintergreen oil. The inner bark has been harvested for centuries by the native peoples in Northern Europe. Dry Birch wood is a fantastic material for firewood, but is a particularly good choice for friction fire building.

5.Cedar

Cedrus deodara, the deodar cedar, is a species of cedar native to the western Himalayas in Eastern Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan and India, Southwestern Tibet, and Western Nepal. Deodar is in great demand as building material because of its durability, rot-resistant character and fine, close grain, which is capable of taking a high polish. Heartwood is also stronger. More than 15 cedar species are available counted into the cedar families. It is very close to each other. They differ in properties of color, hardness. They are used on the basis of their properties. It is famous all over the world. It also has antifungal properties and has some potential for control of fungal deterioration of spices during storage. Rooms made of deodar cedar wood are used to store meat and food grains like oats and wheat in Shimla, Kullu, and Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

It is used for fencing, decking, siding, trim, and many other applications. Due to its aromatic properties, It is also used for clothing storage and oil. The inner wood is aromatic and used to make incense. Inner wood is distilled into essential oil. As insects avoid this tree, the essential oil is used as insect repellent on the feet of horses, cattle and camels. Cedars are often very attractive colours, soft and if you get clear lumber, can be worked easily, it has been a lumber of choice for strip building of boats where strength is not important since the boat gets coated in fiberglass anyway. It is used for musical instrument. Its applications include soap perfumes, household sprays, floor polishes, and insecticides, and is also used in microscope work as a clearing oil.

6.Elm

Elm, genus of about 35 species of forest and ornamental shade trees of the family Ulmaceae, native primarily to north temperate areas. Many are cultivated for their height and attractive foliage. Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the flowering plant genus Ulmus. It originates from central Asia. Some individual elms reached great size and age. Elm usually has a strong, unpleasant smell when green; though once dried has very little odor. Elm is rated as non-durable; susceptible to insect attack. This grain is interlocked With a somewhat coarse, uneven texture. Heartwood is light to medium reddish brown. Paler sapwood is usually well defined. Elm leaves are doubly toothed and often lopsided at the base. The petalless flowers appear before the leaves and are borne in clusters on jointed stems. The nutlike fruit, surrounded by a flat, sometimes hairy, winglike structure, is called a samara. Elm tree consists of a single-seeded fruit. Native Americans would peel Slippery Elm’s slimy, red inner bark from twigs and branches and use it as a remedy for many common ailments, like fevers, wounds, and sore throats. Slippery elm powder is thought to soothe the lining of the urinary tract.

Slippery elm bark was later picked up by American soldiers to heal gunshot wounds during the American Revolution. The Native Americans would also wrap the inner bark of the slippery elm around their meat to keep the meat from going bad. Slippery elm may be helpful for treating occasional heartburn, also known as acid reflux. Some varieties can be cultivated as dwarf trees, while others can measure up to the height of 115 feet. It should be moderately priced. The fast-growing Siberian elm, a brittle-twigged weak-wooded tree, is sometimes planted for quick shade and for windbreaks. Elm wood is used in constructing boats and farm buildings because it is durable underwater; it is also used for furniture. Boxes, baskets, furniture, hockey sticks, veneer, wood pulp, and papermaking can be done with this furniture. Elm in the Ulmus genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Many disease-resistant cultivars and hybrids are being used to replace trees killed by Dutch elm disease. Once one of the largest and most prevalent of the North American elm species, preferred as an ideal shade tree for urban roadsides.

7.Hawthorn

The genus includes hundreds of species commonly found in Europe, North America, and Asia. Hawthorn tree a symbol of love. Hawthorn leaf contains high levels of flavonoids, the berry is rich in oligomeric procyanidins. Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs belonging to the Crataegus genus. Their berries are packed with nutrition and have a tart, tangy taste and mild sweetness, ranging in color from yellow to deep red to black. It was famously known as the May-Tree or may-blossom for it was said to flower in May, and it once played a large part in May Day festivities. Flowers have five petals with white and tinged pink. A tree reaching up to 13 ft; it takes around 20–50 years to reach its ultimate height. The plant also contains vitamins B and C. In some parts of Portugal, children were given haws to eat because of their high nutritional content. It’s a key part of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s berry may have anti-inflammatory properties that could improve your health.

The Irish physician who was first noted to have used the remedy for cardiovascular complaints specifically used berries. It is also used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. Research suggests that hawthorn might be effective in treating congestive heart failure. Hawthorn preparations are used as a wash for sores, itching, and frostbite. Hawthorn berry has been used as an herbal remedy for digestive problems. Someone uses this to the skin for boils, sores, and ulcers. Hawthorn can be found in candied fruit slices, jam, jelly, and wine. Hawthorn berry is a rich source of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants. Hawthorn berries are used to treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure, “hardening of the arteries”, and high cholesterol. The berries contain fiber, which has been proven to aid digestion by reducing constipation and acting as a prebiotic. It is also used to reduce anxiety, as a sedative, to increase urine output. Hawthorn berries may even prevent hair loss and is a common ingredient in commercial hair growth products. It is also used for diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is very easy is to add into our diet. Hawthorn is also used to treat tapeworm and other intestinal infections.

8.Hazelnut

Hazelnuts are a tree nut native to the eastern half of North America. The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel deriving from species of the genus Corylus. Turkey is the world’s largest producer of hazelnuts. The nuts themselves are relatively small about the size of a large marble and round. It consists of an oval hard shell. In its interior, there is the edible nut. Hazelnuts are a good source of dietary fiber. They are a rich source of mono- and polyunsaturated fats and contain a good amount of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, such as oleic acid. Hazelnuts are rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that protect against the oxidation of cells. According to recent research, eating nuts may help some people to gain less weight. Eating hazelnuts may help reduce cholesterol. Eating a hazelnut-rich diet may improve cardiovascular risk biomarkers, potentially lowering the risk of heart problems. Hazelnuts’ high concentration of antioxidant compounds, vitamins and minerals could give them some anti-cancer properties. Magnesium, along with calcium, is essential for the health and wellness of your bones and joints. The bark can be used as a poultice to close wounds, treat tumors, and sores.

Hazelnuts make a tasty snack and are a great addition to many dishes. Eating a nut mix that includes hazelnuts may help improve insulin sensitivity. Insulin sensitivity plays a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. It also helps to ease inflammation. A synergic effect of these vitamins prevents the onset of fine lines and wrinkles on your skin, thus delaying the early onset of ageing signs. This Vitamin E along with the fats of this nut helps in moisturizing and hydrating the skin. It, thus, conditions the skin, keeping it soft and smooth. They make an excellent scrub ingredient for acne prone skin along with coffee beans. You can use the oil extracted from these nuts in your daily hair care regimen. Eating Hazelnut encourages regular bowel movements and helps prevent constipation. It may increase sperm count and improve the sperms’ quality. Peeled hazelnuts flour can be used for baking or to make hazelnut butter, a nutritious spread. Hazelnuts can also be coated with chocolate or spices, like cinnamon or cayenne, for a sweet or spicy treat. It had been popular as a flavoring agent in the liqueurs and coffee.

9.Ironwood(Mesua Ferrea)

Mesua Ferrea is one of the natural herbs cultivated in many regions throughout the world with numerous health advantages. Mesua ferrea commonly known as Ironwood Tree is an ornamental and hardwood timber tree native to Sri Lanka, India, southern Nepal, Burma, Thailand, Indochina, the Philippines, Malaysia and Sumatra. It is the state tree of Tripura and the national tree of Sri Lanka. Density of wood is heavier than water. It normally grows about 20 m to over 30 m high. It grows well in river valleys of the evergreen forests of The Himalayas and Western Ghat Hills of Konkan and Malabar area. It also grows well in some parts of Tamil Nadu, Assam, Travancore, Andaman Islands. It is grown as ornamental tree in parks and on roadsides. Fruits are normally green in color changing to brown as they mature. One fruit contains 1-4 seeds. The seed is about 14 cm long, weight 230 g. It is the largest of all recorded dicotyledon seeds. This slow-growing tree is named after the heaviness and hardness of its timber. It is widely grown as an ornamental due to its graceful shape, grayish-green foliage with a beautiful pink to red flush of drooping young leaves, and large, fragrant white flowers. Due to the small size of the tree, grain can be wild or gnarled. Hardwood has anti-inflammatory activities.

Due to various types of Vitamin, Minerals and nutrients, present in the Mesua Ferrea it has lots of health benefits. This seed-oil is used for treating itch and other skin eruptions, dandruff and against rheumatism. Flowers are useful in the treatment of acidity in the stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburns, hematemesis, gastritis, peptic ulcer and pain in the intestine. These flowers are also used to treat cough, bronchitis and asthma. The plant is also used in the treatment of headache, sore throat, hiccups, heart diseases. It is well known for its hemostatic property. Seed oil makes an excellent soothing external application and also soothes associated pain and burning sensation. Flowers and leaves of M. ferrea are used to recover from the snake bites. The oil prepared from stamens is antibacterial and antifungal. It is being used to improve immunity. Ironwood Tree in Indian system of medicine is used as deodorant. Powder of this flower is used in bleeding piles and burning of the feet. Red wood is hard, heavy and suitably strong for all forms of heavy construction, railway sleepers, transmission posts, heavy-duty furniture, parquet flooring, posts and tool handles.

10.Linden

Linder derived from the Tilia genus of trees, which typically grows in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Tilia cordata, also known as small-leaved lime. Linden trees belong to the Tiliaceae family, which consists of nearly 80 species. The 5-petaled, fragrant, yellow to white flowers are collected after spring bloom, dried, and carefully preserved. These flowers are valuable for medicinal purposes. By drinking linden tea, they get relaxation. Type 2 diabetes and cancer can be reduced because of Linden. Linden flower is cardiotoxic. Antioxidants are compounds that help fight inflammation, potentially lowering your risk of disease. Chronic pain can be erased with this usage.

Linden has been used to induce sweating for feverish colds, infections, reduce nasal congestion. Components like tiliroside, rutoside, and chlorogenic acid of Linder plant used to lower the body blood pressure. Linden tea delivers gentle heat and hydration. It makes soothe your digestive tract and as water can help food move through your intestines. People use linden for conditions such as colds, headache, trouble sleeping. Traditionally, the flowers have been used to treat flu, migraine, nervous tension, ingestion, various types of spasms and gall bladder disorders, diarrhea, and elevated arterial pressure associated with arteriosclerosis. It is also used for rapid heartbeat. Linden wood is used for liver disease.

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THE 10 GREAT MOST POWERFUL MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE WORLD

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A Plant is a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site. This plant absorbs water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll. When you plant a seed, plant, or young tree, you put it into the ground so that it will grow there. Medicinal plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine and worldwide ethnomedicine. A single plant contains widely diverse phytochemicals. the effects of using a whole plant as medicine are uncertain. Drug research makes use of ethnobotany to search for pharmacologically active substances in nature, and has in this way discovered hundreds of useful compounds. Here are the most powerful 10 medicinal plants.

1.Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. It is a member of Asteraceae/Compositae family and represented by two common varieties viz. German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile. The hollow, bright gold cones of the flowers are packed with disc or tubular florets and are ringed with about fifteen white ray or ligulate florets. It contains various bioactive phytochemicals that could provide therapeutic effects. This herb smells slightly like an apple. Chamomile has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, in 500 BC. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Chamomile is mostly used in the form of herbal tea and it is consumed more than one million cups per day. Chamomile tea relaxes nerves and soothes the nervous system, therefore helping you sleep better. Chamomile tincture may also be prepared as one part chamomile flower in four parts of water having 12% grain alcohol, which is used to correct summer diarrhea in children and also used with purgatives to prevent cramping.

It is also used in toothache, earache, neuralgia and in cases of external swelling. Inhalation of the vaporized essential oils derived from chamomile flowers is recommended to relieve anxiety, general depression. It is used as antioxidant, mild astringent and healing medicine. Externally, chamomile has been used to treat diaper rash, cracked nipples, chicken pox, ear and eye infections, disorders of the eyes including blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis, nasal inflammation and poison ivy. It is also effective in arthritis, back pain, bedsores and stomach cramps. With the use of flavonoids consumed in food may reduce the risk of death from coronary heart disease in elderly men. It stimulates immune system and provides some protection against cancer. It protects the skin from free-radical damage. It accelerates cell and tissue regeneration, helps tighten the pores and slows down the ageing process. It fights against inflammation and teething problems. It maintains sugar balance in the blood and reduce heartburn.

2.Dandelion

Dandelion is a type of herb that is native to Europe. It is also found throughout mild climates of the northern hemisphere. Dandelion are a family of flowering plants that grow in many parts of the world. From root to flower, dandelion are highly nutritious plants, loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and serve as an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate and small amounts of other B vitamins. It provides several minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has been cherished for its tremendous healing properties since ancient times. Dandelion is also called blood purifier, laxative agent, liver cleanser and fatigue remover. It Contains full of Potent Antioxidants to neutralize or prevent the negative effects of body.

Dandelion may be effective in reducing inflammation caused by disease. Chicoric and chlorogenic acid are two bioactive compounds in dandelion to help reduce blood sugar. It Reduces Cholesterol and fights with cancer. It also supports for healthy bones. It helps in skincare treatment and boosts immune system. Dandelion is often consumed as a tonic under the presumption that it “cleanses” the liver. These beautiful yellow flowers are also rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which help the body fight infections such as bacteria that cause urinary tract infection. These leaves reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease. For centuries, they’ve been used to treat a myriad of physical ailments, including cancer, acne disease and digestive disorders.

3.Achinacea

Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants in the daisy family. Echinacea is a type of herb that is native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. It is also grown in western States, as well as in Canada and Europe. Echinacea plants contain caffeic acid, alkamides, phenolic acids, rosmarinic acid, polyacetylenes. Echinacea was used in traditional herbal remedies by the Great Plains Indian tribes. Echinacea, also called purple coneflower, is one of the most popular herbs worldwide. Echinacea is widely used to fight infections, especially the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections. These plant’s upper parts and roots are used in tablets, tinctures, extracts and teas. Echinacea is also used against many other infections including urinary tract infections, herpes, HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus, bloodstream infections , tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, ear infection, swine flu, warts, and nose and throat infections called diphtheria.

Echinacea is best known for its beneficial effects on the immune system. Other uses include anxiety, low white blood cell count, chronic fatigue syndrome , rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, acid indigestion, pain, dizziness, rattlesnake bites, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and improving exercise performance. Sometimes people apply echinacea to their skin to treat boils, gum disease, abscesses, skin wounds, ulcers, burns, eczema, psoriasis, sun-related skin damage, herpes simplex, yeast infections, bee stings, snake and mosquito bites, and hemorrhoids.

4.Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper herb is a type of chili pepper. It gives hot taste. How hot a cayenne pepper is depends on its capsaicin content. Bright red Capsicum annuum is a member of the Solanaceae family. They were originally grown in Central and South America. It grows around the world in places such as India, East Africa, Mexico, and certain areas of the United States. Many people consider cayenne peppers to be the king of medicinal herbs. It boosts our Metabolism. These peppers boast an impressive nutrition profile, which includes a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for your health. It reduces high blood pressure.

The capsaicin in cayenne peppers shows promise in reducing the risk of cancer. Capsaicin creams can help relieve itching and improve the appearance of psoriasis-affected areas. It may have pain-relieving properties. Capsaicin stimulates the nerves in your stomach that send signals for protection against injury. Cayenne is also sometimes used to treat muscle and joint pain. Capsaicin has long been explored as a means of treating neuropathic pain given the lack of effective pharmaceutical remedies. Cayenne peppers may reduce your hunger, helping you eat less and feel fuller for longer. It reduces acidity. It’s also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including to improve poor circulation, reverse excessive blood clotting, lower high cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

5.Marigold

Calendula officinalis is in the plant family known as Asteraceae or Compositae. Calendula marigolds are yellow-orange in color and form small florets of petals that are harvested and dried for their numerous properties. Marigold has long been recognised as a medicinal flower to address cuts, soars and general skin care. Marigold flowers originated in Egypt and the Romans. It usually blooms during the warmer months of the year from May through October. It contains essential oils and a high concentration of flavonoids, such as carotene. Topical treatment with a diluted marigold solution or tincture accelerates healing of wounds and rashes. It contains natural anti-inflammatory properties and supports skin healing.

Marigold helps to soothe the mucus membranes of the throat whilst easing the pain. The extract demonstrates antibacterial, anti-viral, antifungal and immuno-stimulating properties that were shown to reduce eye infections. It reduces eye infections and protects from UV and oxidative damage. It is used for sore throats, gingivitis, tonsillitis and mouth ulcers. Marigolds are highly valuable for medicinal purposes like headaches, swelling, toothache. They have been used in cooking. Purposes of Marigold are like make-up, coloring food dying fabrics & medicinal uses. Flavonoids present in marigold flowers have been found to exhibit cytotoxic and inhibitory activities against colon cancer, leukemia & melanoma cells. These flowers can be used to naturally fend off mosquitoes, pests & other insects.

6.Peppermint

Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It can be found naturally in North America and Europe. It can be used to add peppermint flavor to foods. It kills germs, boosts blood circulation and prevents vomits. It relieves pains and eliminates mucus. Peppermint has antiviral activity against Influenza type A. It also relieves indigestion. It also fortifies the nervous system and helps to relive headaches. Peppermint essential oil can be extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant and is used for a variety of different purposes. It’s oil used in these conditions like nausea, and other digestive issues, as well as the common cold.

A fresh, pleasing scent added to soaps and cosmetic products by using this oil. Peppermint oil can also be used as flavoring agent in foods and in products such as mouthwashes. Peppermint oil is antibacterial against some species of bacteria including Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Peppermint oil may provide safe and effective relief from chronic itching. Any kind of cramping effect or over-contraction of the muscles that gives rise to nausea is also relaxed with the use of Peppermint oil. Peppermint oil is a multitasking machine with a plethora of beauty, health and household benefits. Peppermint oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Peppermint oil is very useful for your hair and scalp.

7.Sage

Sage is a staple herb in various cuisines around the world. Its other names include common sage, garden sage and Salvia officinalis. It belongs to the mint family, alongside other herbs like oregano, rosemary, basil and thyme. Sage has a strong aroma and earthy flavor. Sage packs a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Antioxidants are molecules that help fortify your body’s defenses, neutralizing potentially harmful free radicals that are linked to chronic diseases. Sage contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, which are plant-based chemical compounds. A sage-based mouthwash was shown to effectively kill the Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which is notorious for causing dental cavities. The leaves of common sage have been used traditionally as a remedy against diabetes.

Sage can help support your brain and memory in several ways. Sage may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, which can build up in your arteries and potentially cause damage. Sage extracts not only suppress the growth of cancer cells but also stimulate cell death. Sage is also used as a natural cleaning agent. Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas, stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. It is also used for reducing overproduction of perspiration and saliva; and for depression, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease. Sage is applied directly to the skin for cold sores; gum disease; sore mouth, throat or tongue; and swollen, painful nasal passages. In manufacturing, sage is used as a fragrance component in soaps and cosmetics. People who regularly use sage as a spice seem to have a 54% lower chance of developing lung cancercompared to those who don’t use sage.

8.Lady Ferns or Athyrium

plant is native to the continental US and Alaska. Ferns have a strong appeal to gardeners. Fern There is something about their seemingly fragile nature and delicate beauty. Athyrium plants consist of more than 230 species that are largely distributed in the Sino-Himalayan region and the Western Pacific islands. It is often abundant in damp, shady woodland environments and is often grown for decoration. Its genus name is from Greek. It usually found in cool moist locations along streams and in moist meadows at the edge of a forest. The deciduous leaves are about 75 cm (30 inches) long and 25 cm (10 inches) wide and grow in circular clusters. It’s called lady fern because the spores are produced on the backside of the pinnules beneath an eyelid shaped covering (called an indusia) thought to be reminiscent of the eye of the fairer sex. The genus are curved or horseshoe-shaped spore-producing clusters (sori) that are covered by a fringed membranous protective structure.

Fern is best introduced into a garden using a containerized plant or by propagating the rhizome. Athyrium species have demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and anti-HIV potential. Christmas Fern used for chills, fever, pneumonia, red spots on skin, listlessness, tuberculosis, and hoarseness. Bracken Fern used for tuberculosis, infections, and chest pain. Maidenhair smoked for asthma. Ferns used for Gynecology and also for blood. It is also used for digestion. Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) used externally for rheumatism and internally for joint pain. Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) used for arthritis. Species are being used in traditional medicine worldwide to treat various ailments such as cough, rheumatic pain, scorpion stings, sores, burns and scalds, intestinal fever, pain, specifically breast pain during child birth, to increase milk flow, as an antiparasitic, anthelmintic, and carminative.

9.Tea Tree

Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Never swallow tea tree oil. The tea tree was named by eighteenth century sailors, who made tea that smelled like nutmeg from the leaves of the tree growing on the swampy southeast Australian coast. Do not confuse the tea tree with the unrelated common tea plant that is used to make black and green teas. Tea tree oil holds great significance by balancing all Ayurvedic tridoshas – Vata, pitta, and Kapha doshas. Australians crush tea tree leaves to extract the oil, which is then inhaled to treat coughs and colds or applied directly to the skin for healing. Tea tree oil contains a number of compounds, including terpinen-4-ol, that have been shown to kill certain bacteria, viruses and fungi. Tea tree oil makes an ideal natural hand sanitizer. The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil make it an effective wound healer.

Tea tree oil can be used to treat and disinfect minor cuts and abrasions by killing S. aureus and other bacteria that can cause infection in open wounds. Tea tree oil may be useful in treating symptoms of psoriasis, such as infection and inflammation, while boosting immunity. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has many benefits for the nails and hair. Tea tree oil can be a powerful weapon against acne. Tea tree oil makes a great all-purpose cleaner. Tree oil reduces inflamed skin due to skin sensitivity. It can also be used as a deodorant, insect repellent. Shampoo containing tea tree oil had a 40% improvement in dandruff. Antifungal medications are considered standard treatment for athlete’s foot. Tea tree oil’s antifungal compounds terpinen-4-ol and 1,8-cineole may help reduce the growth of this mold on fruits and vegetables. Tea tree oil was more effective in suppressing allergic contact dermatitis than other treatments.

10.Thyme

Thyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from spice set. Its range of use is impressive, and it has over 400 subspecies. Thymol is one of a naturally occurring class of compounds known as biocides. Ancient Egyptians used it in their embalming practices, while ancient Greeks used it as incense. Thyme is packed with vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin A. It’s a good source of fiber, copper, iron, and manganese. Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. Thymol can reduce bacterial resistance to common drugs, including penicillin. Thyme is known for its antibacterial properties and it might have a future as an acne-fighting ingredient.

Oil of thyme hold many fungicidal properties. Thyme is also a popular ingredient in natural deodorants. The tiger mosquito is native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia. A combination of thymol, alpha-terpinene, and carvacrol was effective in killing off tiger mosquito larvae. Thyme essential oil, which is obtained from its leaves, is often used as a natural cough remedy. Thyme to help lower your heart rate. Thyme extract can repel mosquitoes. Thyme might protect people from colon cancers. Wild thyme caused cell death in breast cancer cells.

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THE 10 GREAT FAMOUS TREES IN THE WORLD

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Tree is a woody plant that regularly renews its growth. Most plants classified as trees have a single self-supporting trunk containing woody tissues, and in most species the trunk produces secondary limbs, called branches. A tree is any plant with the general form of an elongated stem, or trunk, leaves or branches at some distance above the ground. Trees usually reproduce using seeds. Trees are best known for providing us with oxygen, but they’re also beautiful living organisms that can live for thousands of years. Trees play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store large quantities of carbon in their tissues. Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. They provide an inner peace.. ‘Ancient and Famous Trees’ refers to trees that are on the List of Ancient and Famous Trees under Protection for being over a hundred years old, for belonging to precious species, being distinctive, for having a rare shape or due to their special historical or cultural significance. Here are the 10 Famous Trees in the world.

1.Cedars of God

Cedars of God is the most famous cedar patch and one of the last vestiges of old-growth small forests. It is of about 400 Lebanon Cedar trees in the mountains of northern Lebanon. It is also one of the rarest sites where the Cedrus libani still grows. The forest is rigorously protected. The “Committee of the Friends of the Cedar Forest” initiated a reforestation program in 1985. It is the symbol of the country, its pride, and features prominently on the Lebanese flag. Their bark is dark gray but the wood is beautiful light tone, hard and astonishingly decay resistant. These are tall trees with large trunks and massive, irregular heads of spreading branches.

These trees remain ever green, never shed their leaves, and are always fragrant. It is said that god himself planted these cedars. Cedar trees survive five millenniums. Phoenicians used cedar wood to build their ships. The ancient Egyptians used its resin in mummification and King Solomon used the famous trees in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.In the Ottoman Empire Cedar tree timber was used to construct railways. Cedar trees symbolize resilience, immortality, strength, and elevation. The mountains of Lebanon were once covered with Cedar trees.

2.Tree of Life

The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a mesquite tree which grows in the middle of Arabian desert. The meaning of the Tree of Life is “A Connection to Everything” represents you are never alone you should be connected to the world. Tree of Life explains how family grows and expands throughout many generations. Tree of Life symbolizes individuality, strong throughout their life time for unique experiences. It is also a symbol for peacefulness and relaxation. The tree is said to be 400 to 500 years old. A soil and dendrochronology analysis conducted in the 1990s concluded that the tree was an Acacia planted in 1582. Both its age and its location definitely make this tree a survivor, which is considered to be a remarkable natural wonder of the world witnessed by most who visit Bahrain.

Its long roots probably have found some underground water source, but it is still a miracle as it is the only green living organism live a vast and barren desert. Bahrain has little to no rain throughout the year. The local inhabitants believe that this was the actual location of the Garden of Eden. The tree is a local tourist attraction and is visited by approximately 65,000 people every year. The yellow resin is used to make candles, aromatics and gum; the beans are processed into jam, meal and wine.

3.General Sherman

General Sherman, named to honor United States Union Army General Williom T. Sherman, is the largest of three trillion trees on Earth. General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in California since 1931. Potwisha Indians led cattleman Hale Dixon Tharp to Giant Forest in September 1858. Naturalist John Muir, who visited Tharp later, explored and named Giant Forest in 1875. Although both men neither claimed or received credit for its discovery. The famous trees of the Giant Forest are among the largest trees in the world, if measured by volume.

At 11.1 meter (36.5 ft) along the base he General Sherman tree is the largest of them all. While it is the largest tree known, the General Sherman Tree is neither the tallest known living tree on Earth , nor is it the widest, nor is it the oldest known living tree on Earth. With a height of 83.8 metres (275 ft), a diameter of 7.7 m (25 ft), an estimated bole volume of 1,487 m3 (52,513 cu ft), and an estimated age of 2,300–2,700 years, it is nevertheless among the tallest, widest, and longest-lived of all trees on the planet. It is the world’s largest tree. It is old, but not that old. The General Sherman was named after the American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman.

4.Avenue of the Baobabs

The baobab trees can live up to be 800 years old. It originally stood in a dense tropical forest in the area. The baobab trees, known locally as renala (Malagasy for “mother of the forest”), are up to 2,800 years old. The Avenue of the Baobabs itself is only around 260m(850 ft) long with no more than 25 trees standing about 30 tall. The Avenue of the Baobabs is a group of famous trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in western Madagascar. Along a 260 m (850 ft) stretch of the road is a grove of 20–25 Adansonia grandidieri baobabs. An additional 25 or so trees of this species are found growing over nearby rice paddies and meadows within 9.9 acres (4 ha) of land. The trees, which are endemic to Madagascar, are about 30 m (98 ft) in height. Some 7 km (4.3 mi) to the northwest are the Baobab Amoureux, which are two notable Adansonia za trees that have become twisted to each other as they grew.

Despite its popularity as a tourist destination, the area has no visitor center or gate fees, and local residents receive little income from tourism. Fanamby, a Malagasy non-governmental organization, has launched an ecotourism project aimed at conservation of the area and economic improvement for the local community since 2014 and has inaugurated infrastructures to help them promote the area in 2018. More and more of the forest around Morondova has been cleared for agriculture to help the growing population in the area. One of the main reason that the once dense Baobab forest is gone is that the roots of the tree can handle the constantly waterlogged soil well as compared to few other trees in the area that soak up the rainwater. Another reason is that every year some of the Baobabs are hit by lightning and also from the cyclones that hit’s the west coast of Madagascar every year.

5.Socotra Dragon Tree

The Dragon blood tree is arguably the most famous and distinctive plant of the island of Socotra. It has a unique and strange appearance, having the shape of an upside-down umbrella. This evergreen species is named after its dark red resin, that is known as “dragon’s blood”. The huge packed crown provides sufficient shade in order to reduce evaporation. It has many branches; it grows by dichotomy, which means that each branch is divided into two until the leaves finally grow on the branches’ ends. It produces a lot of green leaves that are renewed every three or four years; they fall and other leaves grow in their place. The island of Socotra’s 34-million-year separation from mainland Arabia has given rise to a unique flora – 37% of its plant species are found nowhere else.

It grows in rocky grounds and on high locations, where it preserves water for many years; it is drought-tolerant and can adapt to arid conditions in which there is less water and soil. This resin is of great importance, as it contains an effective substance known as draco, which has multiple medical uses such as treating wounds, infections and burns; to stop blood clot ; treating stomach ulcerations etc. Wood of dragon blood tree is used for the manufacture of beehives, while leaves are used for the manufacture of ropes. Local people value it as food for livestock: feeding very small quantities of berries to cows and goats improves their health, though they cause sickness in excess.

  1. Lone Cypress

Lone Cypress has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America. The Lone Cypress Tree near Monterey is probably the most famous point along the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. The Monterey Cypress is a species of cypress that is endemic to the Central Coast of California. In the wild, these species are confined to two small populations, near Monterey and Carmel. Land, tree and ocean were the basis of this development, and therefore The Lone Cypress became the perfect symbol.

The tree is believed to be about 250 years old, and is its registered trademark since 1919. The Lone Cypress stands atop a granite outcropping above the ever-churning Pacific Ocean. Macrocarpa is a medium-sized evergreen tree, which often becomes irregular and flat-topped as a result of the strong winds that are typical of its native area. It grows to heights of up to 40m in perfect growing conditions, and its trunk diameter can reach 2.5m. The seed cones are globose to oblong, 20–40 mm long. It is also found in western Oregon, and New Zealand as an ornamental tree.

7.BOab Prison Tree

The Boab Prison Tree is a large hollow tree just south of Derby in Western Australia. The Boab Prison Tree, Derby is a 1,500-year-old, large hollow Adansonia gregorii tree 6 kilometres south of Derby. The tree is now a tourist attraction. It is protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. This remarkable tree has a circumference of over 14 metres and has an oblong slit in the bark, through which the hollow centre is visible – this is common among older boab trees when the soft spongy trunk tissue dies off, causing the trunk to become hollow.

Evidence indicates that police on patrol from Wyndham in the 1890s noticed that holes in the upper branches indicated that the tree was hollow and so cut an opening into the tree to use it as a lockup for Aboriginal prisoners on their way to Wyndham for sentencing. It also states that it “has accommodated 30 prisoners at one time”. Anthropologist Herbert Basedow was one of the first Europeans to document the Derby Boab Tree. It is reputed to have been used in the 1890s as a lockup for Indigenous Australian prisoners on their way to Derby for sentencing. In recent years a fence was erected around the tree to protect it from vandalism.

8.Cotton Tree

The tree is widely planted in southeastern Asian countries and regions like such as in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, southern China and Taiwan, etc. The tree grows to 240 ft (73 m) as confirmed by climbing and tape drop with reports of Kapoks up to 77 meters (252 feet). The trees produce several hundred 15 cm (6 in) pods containing seeds surrounded by a fluffy, yellowish fibre that is a mix of lignin and cellulose. According to legend, the Cotton Tree became an important symbol in 1792 when a group of former African American slaves, who had gained their freedom by fighting for the British during the American War of Independence, settled the site of modern Freetown. They landed on the shoreline and walked up to a giant tree just above the bay and held a thanksgiving service there to thank God for their deliverance to a free land.

Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae, native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and to West Africa. It is also known as the Java cotton, Java kapok, silk-cotton or samauma. It is widely planted in parks and on roadsides there because of its beautiful red flowers which bloom in March/April. The flowers are very attractive to local wildlife, with many birds like the Japanese white-eye, a type of fruit eating bird, which often draws a hole in an unopened Bombax ceiba flower bud. The flower-bud is eaten as a vegetable in India. At the peak of its flowering season, elderly people may often be seen gathering the fallen flowers from the ground to dry, which they later use to prepare tea or soup.

9.Arbol del Tule

Arbol del Tule, a Montezuma Cypress, is located in the town center of Santa Maria del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the widest tree in the world. It is so large that it was originally thought to be multiple trees, but DNA tests have proven that it is only one tree. It has the stoutest trunk of any tree in the world although the trunk is heavily buttressed, giving a higher diameter. It is short of about only 35.4 meters in height, stout about 11.62 meters in diameter, and old about 1,500 years.

Its gnarled bark that truly inspires the imagination. In its knots and crooks, visitors have found likenesses of human faces, lions, jaguars, elephants, and a veritable bestiary of other creatures. Residents celebrate the famous Tule Tree the second Monday of October. A belief of the Ayuuk (Mixe) is that the tree is the walking stick of one of their gods that took root and grew into the famous tree. The tree is on a well. In the past this well was partially diverted, which made the existence of the tree threatened because of a shortage of water. Later on, measures were taken to assure sufficient supply of water.

  1. Major Oak

The Major Oak is a huge oak tree in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood’s shelter where he and his band of outlaws slept. The famous tree is about 800 to a 1000 years old. It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a girth of 33 feet (10 metres), a canopy of 92 feet (28 metres). It was voted “Britain’s favourite tree”. The Major Oak may be several trees that fused together as saplings, or the tree could have been pollarded.

In 1790, Major Hayman Rooke, a noted antiquarian, included the tree in his popular book about the ancient oaks of Sherwood. Nowadays, the Major Oak provides a home and shelter to hundreds of living things; beetles, bats, fungi, squirrels and spiders amongst much more. It’s been fenced off since the 1970’s, allowing our visitors to appreciate its magnificence whilst also giving it a little room to breathe and stay healthy.

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