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The International Date Line is an imaginary line near the 180° meridian where calendar dates shift, ensuring global time synchronization and simplicity in travel and communication. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Daylight Saving Time adjusts clocks to make better use of daylight, with an hour shift in spring and autumn. While it offers benefits like energy conservation and longer daylight, its utility remains debated. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Dead Sea, a salt lake between Israel and Jordan, is Earth’s lowest point and famed for its salinity, therapeutic properties, and historical significance. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 population annually, reflecting mortality trends and their impact on population growth and structure. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
A debt-for-nature swap reduces a country’s debt in exchange for commitments to conservation, protecting vital ecosystems like rainforests while addressing economic challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Deciduous trees, such as maple, oak, and birch, shed their leaves annually as an adaptation to seasonal changes, playing vital roles in ecosystems worldwide. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in response to seasonal changes, conserving resources during unfavorable conditions and thriving in the growing season. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Deflation is a sustained fall in prices, often caused by reduced demand or excess supply, with significant impacts on economic growth and financial stability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Deforestation involves the large-scale clearing of forests for activities like agriculture and logging, with profound impacts on biodiversity, climate, and ecosystems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
A delta is a triangular landform formed by sediment deposition at a river’s mouth, characterized by fertile soils and diverse ecosystems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Democracy is a form of government where power lies with the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives, ensuring accountability and protection of rights. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central Africa Official name: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Kinshasa Population: 67.8 million / 77 people per sq mile (30 people per sq km) Total land area: 905,563 square miles (2,345,410 square km) Language(s) spoken: Kiswahili, Tshiluba, Kikongo, …
Demographic shifts involve significant changes in population distribution due to urbanization, migration, and social transformations, impacting economies, societies, and the environment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The demographic transition model describes population changes as countries develop, moving from high birth and death rates to low rates and stable or declining populations. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness prevalent in tropical regions, characterized by fever, severe headaches, and, in severe cases, shock or hemorrhage. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Northern Europe Official name: Kingdom of Denmark Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 950 / 1944 Capital city: Copenhagen Population: 5.5 million / 336 people per sq mile (130 people per sq km) Total land area: 16,639 square miles (43,094 square km) Language(s) spoken: Danish Main religions: Evangelical Lutheran 95%, …
A dependency is a territory governed by another country, often lacking full sovereignty but benefiting from economic support and defense. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Dependency theory argues that developed nations maintain global dominance by exploiting less developed countries through unequal economic relationships. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
A deposit is a natural accumulation of minerals like oil, coal, or metal ores within the Earth’s crust, formed through geological processes and vital for global industries. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Desalinization removes salts from ocean or brackish water to create fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use, offering a solution to water scarcity in arid regions. For a detailed description, click on the article title.