Earth Seen From Above - 8 Incredible Sights on Our Planet

2nd April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

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2: The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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3: Amazon River

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4: Grand Canyon, USA

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5: Palm Islands, Dubai

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6: The Himalayas

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7: Almeria Greenhouses, Spain

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8: Kennecott Copper Mine, Utah, USA

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