The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier Incorporated, 1999 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries A thirty-volume encyclopedia covering important world events while providing major new treatments of selected topics in various academic fields. |
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... meters ) , the ringhals cobra can spray its venom to a distance of 7 feet ( 2.3 meters ) or more . The fangs of these spitting cobras are modi- fied so that the opening of the venom duct is more to the front of the fang than in ...
... meters ) , the ringhals cobra can spray its venom to a distance of 7 feet ( 2.3 meters ) or more . The fangs of these spitting cobras are modi- fied so that the opening of the venom duct is more to the front of the fang than in ...
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... meters ( 14,436 feet ) , but most of the other high peaks are between 3,600 and 4,000 meters ( 11,811-13,123 feet ) . Its mountains are worn by erosion and are thickly INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Total Area ( land and inland water ) ...
... meters ( 14,436 feet ) , but most of the other high peaks are between 3,600 and 4,000 meters ( 11,811-13,123 feet ) . Its mountains are worn by erosion and are thickly INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Total Area ( land and inland water ) ...
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... meters ) in 60 miles ( 97 km ) before reaching the almost level floor of the basin . The river widens to half a mile ... meters ) deep before breaking out to Malebo ( Stanley ) Pool , 906 feet ( 276 meters ) above sea level ...
... meters ) in 60 miles ( 97 km ) before reaching the almost level floor of the basin . The river widens to half a mile ... meters ) deep before breaking out to Malebo ( Stanley ) Pool , 906 feet ( 276 meters ) above sea level ...
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