The tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Multan

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Multan is the famous city of the Southern Punjab in Pakistan. One of the most glorious and historic monument of Multan is the tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam which was constructed around 14th century.  This mausoleum is visible from miles due to its magnificent tomb. Shah Rukn-e-Alam was a renowned sufi…

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Bird of Paradise Flower

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The Bird of Paradise Flower is native to South Africa which is particularly well known for its exotic colors and the name is given to this flower for its fantastic resemblance with the bird of paradise. The Bird of Paradise plant has the leaves similar to banana leaves which are…

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Mount Hagen Festival of Papua New Guinea

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The people of the Papua New Guinea observe the biggest conclave of the various indigenous tribes every year in summer. This colorful gathering of the people who participate wearing the traditional costumes, occurs in the western highlands of the island which is famous in the world as Mount Hagen Festival…

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Pakistani Truck Art

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Pakistan Goods and Public Transport are particularly famous for their primitive art which is performed on the bodies of the lorries and trucks. You’ll hardly see any truck or lorry without the traditional decoration of colorful flora, fauna and calligraphy. This form of art is commonly referred as the Pakistani…

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Mountain Quail: An elegant ground living bird

A Mountain Quail couple in nature ( Image : Rae C )

Mountain Quail is an elegant ground living bird which is scientifically known as Oreortyx pictu. Mountain Quail is found at an elevation of 3000m above sea level in the Rocky Mountains of Mexico and the United States of America. Although, Mountain Quail is a non migratory bird however, now it…

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The Indigenous or Aboriginal People of Australia

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The largest island the world, Australia was inhabited by the humans almost 45,000 years ago. That is why; the indigenous tribes of Australia truly claim that they are the genuine survivors of Australia. They truly owe Australia along with their magnificent culture and have competed with natural disasters and calamities…

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Adivasi: The Indigenous People of India

A beautiful Bhil Tribe lady of India ( Image : Sanzen )

Adivasi is a term used for the aboriginal people of India. The Adivasis are living in India for thousands of years and they consist of a significant minority group in Indian population. In fact, the sub groups from this minority live in many states of India. Like many of the…

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Indigenous People of the World

An Indigenous Berber Boy of North Africa ( Tunisia ) Image: Makis Siderakis

Mama Earth is inhabited by people of different cultures and gentilities. In the recent era the signs of ethinic and historic ties are being eliminated on a rapid rate due to the adaptation of modern and mainstream political and cultural systems by these groups of people. Mainly, the indigenous people…

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Ribbon-tailed Astrapia: Magnificent bird of paradise

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Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is a medium sized black colored magnificent bird of paradise which is one of the most fantastic birds of its kind. Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is found in a very small mountain range of Papua New Guinea which is the latest bird of paradise to be discovered. The population of…

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Greater Bird of Paradise

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The birds of paradise are without any exaggeration jewels of our mother planet. They are best known for their amazing plumage and feathers. There are more than 15 sub species of the birds of paradise in the world most of which are endemic to New Guinea and its satellites. The…

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