10 Maximum Borders Countries

10: Tanzania

Borders: 8

Region:   Africa

Size:        945,203 Square Kilometers

Tanzania is officially called the United Republic of Tanzania. It is the third largest Gold Producer in Africa. Tanzania name comes from two states, “Tanganyika” and “Zanzibar”. The Countries that have borders with Tanzania are Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Ruanda and Uganda.

9: Serbia

Borders: 8

Region:   Europe

Size:        88,361 Square Kilometers

Serbia officially called the Republic of Serbia. The name of Serbia is a Greek word which means “Land of the Serbs”. Serbia is at the crossroads between the Central and Southern Europe. The bordering countries of Serbia are Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Hungary.

8: Austria

Borders: 8

Region:   Europe

Size:        83,855 Square Kilometers

Austria is officially called the Republic of Austria. The country is divided into nine States, and states are divided into districts. Austria is the German name which means “Eastern Kingdom”. The countries that have borders with Austria are Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany and Czech Republic.

7: Turkey

Borders: 8

Region:   Europe, Asia

Size:        783,562 Square Kilometers

Turkey name comes from the “Turuk” or “Turk”. It is officially called the Republic of Turkey. Turkey is a Transcontinental Country, the big Western part of the country is in Asia, and a small Eastern part is in Europe. Turkey is also referred to as a bridge between Asia and Europe. Bordering Countries of Turkey are Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece and Bulgaria.

6: France

Borders: 8

Region:   Europe

Size:        674,843 Square Kilometers

France is officially called the French Republic. The name of France comes from the Latin word “Francia”. It is the largest country in Western Europe and the third largest country in Europe. Countries having borders with France are Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra.

5: Germany

Borders: 9

Region:   Europe

Size:        357,021 Square Kilometers

Germany is officially called the Federal Republic of Germany. This country has the 4th largest economy in the world. Germany has sixteen states, and each state has its own state constitution.The countries that have borders with Germany are Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherland and Denmark.

4: Democratic Republic of Congo

Borders: 9

Region:   Africa

Size:        2,345,409 Square Kilometers

Democratic Republic of Congo is also called Zaire. It is the second largest country in Africa and the eleventh largest country in the world. Congo is located at the heat of warm Saharan Africa. Countries that have a border with Democratic Republic of Congo are Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola.

3: Brazil

Borders: 10

Region:   South America

Size:        8,515,767 Square Kilometers

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the third country having the maximum number of borders in the world. Brazil has a huge border area containing 16,885 Kilometers. The countries have a border with Brazil are the French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay.

2: Russia

Borders: 14

Region:   Asia, Europe

Size:        17,075,400 Square Kilometers

Russia officially called the Russian Federation. With a length of 98,061 Kilometers it is the longest border country around the globe. Kaliningrad is a small and separate part of Russia which has borders with Lithuania & Poland. Russia also has the largest number of borders. Countries having borders with Russia are Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and North Korea.

1:  China

Borders: 14

Region:   Asia

Size:        9,706,961 Square Kilometers

China is officially called the People Republic of China. It has the maximum borders than any other country. China has 22 provinces and two self governing regions, Hong Kong and Macau. The Countries that have borders with China are North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.

10 Types Of Big Cats

10: Smilodon

Smilodonis often called a Saber Toothed cat.  It was the biggest Saber Toothed cat. Smilodon had a very strong jaw and neck muscles, which let him to strike his prey with its deadly teeth. It was a short tail cat, but the body is about 6 feet in length and 500 pounds heavier. This Saber Toothed cat was endemic to North and South America, living during the Pleistocene epoch 10,000 years ago. It lived during the last Ice Age, in which the Earth got much colder than it is now.

9: Dinictis

Dinictisis the ancestor of modern cats, also known as false Saber Toothed cats. Dinictis was named by American paleontologist Joseph Leidy in 1854. Dinictislooked and hunted like a cat, but it hunted all over North America in a much earlier period before the emergence of true cats, so the reason the label False Saber Toothed cat. Dinictis had 2 feet long legs with short feet and the body of Dinictis was about 4 feet long and 100 pounds heavier. Dinicits existed about 10 million years ago.

8: Scimitar cat

Scimitar Cat also known as Scimitar Tooth Cat. It was the only member of Homotherium. This huge cat lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa about 5 million years ago.  It was very strong and had the height of 3.6 Feet with long front legs and short back legs with a slope back, which help him to run very fast over the speed of 60 MPH. It was very stout canine teeth and a short tail, like Saber Tooth Cat.

7: Thylacosmilus

Thylacosmilus is one of several carnivorous mammal of the genus commonly called Sabre toothed cats. They live in South America, mostly Argentina, about 10 million years ago. Thylacosmiluswas 6 feet long and have short legs. Thylacosmilushas long Sabre likeupper canines seem to have continued to grow throughout their lives and kept tucked in bags of skin on the lower jaw, like a modern kangaroo. They were very strong and brutal as theJaguar.

6: Puma

Puma is also known as a Mountain Lion. With its vast range along the entire length of North and South America, this cat has a lot of namesin English, of which Puma, Cougar, Mountain Lion but Mountain Lion is muchpopular. Puma prefers habitats with dense undergrowth and rocky areas for prosecution, but can also live in open areas.While large, this is not always the top predatorin its class, behind the Jaguar, Gray Wolf, American Black Bear and Grizzly Bear. This inaccessible and usually avoids people.

5: Cheetah

Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. They live in Africa, Europe and Asia, but mostly in Africa. There are six subspecies of Cheetah. Cheetah is vulnerable specie, of big cats is less able to adapt to the new environment. Its thin and fragile body makes it well suited for running with speed in short distance, but does not run on long distance. Cheetah is usually shorter bodied, but from 60 to 90 cm tall and has a long tail, so it looks more streamlined.

4: Leopard

The leopard is the smallest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera. Leopards may sometimes be baffled with two other large spotted cats, the Cheetah and the Jaguar.  As Jaguar those Leopards which are melanistic known as the Black Panther. They have relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. Leopard looks like a Jaguar, but is smaller and more slightly built. It’s unique ability to climb trees, even when carrying a heavy corpse. Its habitat ranges from tropical forest to deserts. Leopards are fast and hidden predators.

3: Jaguar

Jaguaris the third largest Big Catafter the Tiger andthe Lion. Thisspotted cat most closely resembles the leopardphysically, but it can also be found in black color. Although it is usually large and strong, and it's behavioral and habitat characteristics are closerto the tiger. This fierce Catcan be found in a varietyof forest andopen areas. This is largelydue to the presence of waterand features, along withTiger. Jaguar has an exceptionally powerful bite, even when compared with other Big Cats. Jaguaris mostly solitary, opportunistic, stalk and ambushpredator.

2: Tiger

Tigeris the largest specie of the Cat, reaching a total body length of up to 11 Feet and weighing up to 306 KG. There are six subspecies of Tiger in 4 different colors. Tigers live 20 to 26 years, which also seems to be their longevity in the wild. They are territorial and generally solitary but social animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey necessities. Male tigers are generally more fanatical of other males within their territories than females are of other females.

1: Lion

Lionis one of the members of the genus Panthera. They are the mightiest predator in the world, they are also known as the King of the Jungle. They live in the groups called pride. Pride has a dozen of lionesses with 3 to 4 lions whose are brothers and sons. Lionesses are the primary hunter, and they hunt in a group with a great strategy and speed. They are able to hunt at the age of 2 and are fully grown after 5 or 6 years. Lions are in 10 different colors around the world. 

Tallest Sports Players

10: Big Show

Paul Anthony is his original name, but he is better known as his ring name “Big Show”. He is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is born in February 8th 1972 in Aiken, South Carolina. He took the title of world championship several times.

Height:    7 feet 0 / 2.13 meters

Weight:    202 kg

Country:  America

Sports:   Wrestler

9: Loek van Mil

Loek van Mil is professional Dutch Baseball player. He is playing for the Cincinnati Reds organization. He is born in 1984 September 15th in Oss, Netherland. He is the tallest player in the Baseball league. He startedhis Baseball career at the age 17^th.

Height:    7 feet 1 / 2.16 meters

Weight:   117 kg

Country:  Netherland

Sports:    Baseball

8: Mohammad Irfan

Mohammad Irfan is a Pakistani Cricketer left arm fast Bowler. He was born in 06^thjune 1982 in Burewala, Punjab. And he is the Tallest International cricketer in History. He is currently playing in Pakistani cricket team since 2009.

Height:     7 feet 1 / 2.16 meters

Weight:    117 kg

Country:   Pakistan

Sports:     Cricket

7: Great Khali

The Great Khali originally name is “Dalip Singh Rana”. He is well known with his ring name “Khali”. He is an Indian Wrestler and Actor. Now currently playing for WWE. And he was born in 27^th August 1972.

Height:     7 feet 1 / 2.16 meters

Weight:    157 kg

Country:   India

Sports:    Wrestler

6: Dimitry Muserskiy

Dimitri is a Russian volleyball player who played in Russian National Team. He was born in 1988 in makiivka, Ukraine. He is the Tallest Russian player with his height 7 ft 2.

Height:     7 feet 2 / 2.18 meters

Weight:    115.2 kg

Country:   Russia

Sports:     Volleyball

5: Giant Silva

Giant Silva originally named “Paulo Cesar da Silva”. He is formally a basketball player played in Brazilian Team and after this he continue his career in professional wrestling and he is super heavy weight wrestler and made his big name in wrestling and that is why he is well known with his ring name Giant Silva. He was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1963.

Height:    7 feet 2.4 / 2.19 meters

Weight:   175 kg

Country:  Brazil

Sports:    Wrestler     

4: Hasheem Thabeet

Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian basketball player, Play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in February 16^th 1987. He is the tallest active player in NBA.

Height:     7 feet 3 / 2.21 meters

Weight:    119 kg

Country:   Tanzania

Sports:      Basketball

3: Yao Ming

Yao Ming is a retired Chinese basketball player and born in September 12^th1980. He was born in Shanghai, China. He started his career in 1993 when he was just 13^th year old. And started his NBA career in 2002.

Height:     7 feet 6 / 2.29 meters

Weight:    141kg

Country:   China

Sports:      Basketball

  

2: Gheorghe Muresan

Gheorghe muresan is one of the tallest sports player. He is retired Romanian professional basketball player. And he is born in 14^th February 1971. He starts his career from his university in 1992 and was selected in NBA in 1993.

Height:     7 feet 7 / 2.31 meters

Weight:    143 kg

Country:   Romanian

Sports:     Basketball

1: Sun Mingming

Sun mingming is a Chinese professional Basketball player. He is the tallest player in the world and he is also ocasionally appeared as an actor. He was born in August 23^rd 1983.

Height:   7 feet 9 / 2.36 meters

Weight:  168 Kg  

Country:  China

Sports:     Basketball

Top 10 Social Networking Sites 2012-2013

10: Tagged

Tagged is a general social networking site and similar to MySpace. It was founded in 2004 by Greg Tseng and Johann Schleier Smith. Tagged is owned and operated by Tagged Inc. Tagged allow members to share, Tags photos, Play Games, and send virtual gifts. It is available in Different languages such as English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Germany, Malay, and Portuguese. Tagged Headquarter based in San Francisco, California.

Registered User:   100 Million 2011
Alexa Rank:           279
Revenue:                US$ 43 Million 2011

9: Renren

Renren.com is leading social network in China, formerly known as Xiaonei Network. It was started in 2005 by three classmates who initially targeted to university students and quite similar to Facebook. Its name Renren, which means “Everyone” It is also called China’s Facebook. The big part of Renren income comes from their internet advertising and online Games.

Registered User:   162 Million 2012
Alexa Rank:           141
Revenue:                US$ 50.4 Million 2012

8: VKontakte

VKontakte is Europe’s largest social networking websites most popular among in Russian, Ukrain, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Israel. Its function very similar to Facebook and it was started in 10 October 2006. VK has millions of registered account and second most visited website in Russia. VKontakte created by Pavel Durov, He is a Russian entrepreneur and active CEO of VK since 2006. And his net worth US$ 260 Million.

Registered User:   195 Million 2012
Alexa Rank:           25th
Revenue:                US$ 152 Million 2011

7: LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a social networking website for professional and business networking. LinkedIn was launched in 5^th May 2003 and located in Santa Monica, California. LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman with other entrepreneur, He is the founder and Chairman of LinkedIn and CEO of LinkedIn Corporation is Jeff Weiner. This site available in multiple languages and their users are registered in more than 200 Countries around the world.

Registered User:   200 Million 2013
Alexa Rank:          14th
Revenue:               US$ 972 Million 2012

6: Habbo

Habbo is a social networking site aimed at teenagers. Habbo services start in August 2000 and has expanded their popularity to over 150 countries with users. This website is owned and operated by Sulake Corporation and it’s headquarter based in Helsinki, Finland. This Website generally belongs to teenagers and best speciality is online Games. Habbo is available in multiple languages.

Registered User:   268 Million 2012
Alexa Rank:          22,279      
Revenue:               US$ 78.7 Million 2010

5: Sina Weibo

Sina Weibo is a Chinese microblogging website and sina weibo listed in most popular sites in China. It was launched by Sina Corporation on Dated 14 August 2009 with domain name weibo.com. Sina weibo is only available in Simplified and Traditional Chinese languages.

Registered User:   368 Million
Alexa Rank:          29th
Revenue:               US$ 66 Million 2012   

4: Qzone

Qzone is a social networking Chinese website and blogging platform. Registered user can maintain their personal blog, update profile diaries, send photos, listen music, and play flash games. It is the largest social networking website in china. It was launched in 2005 by Tencent Inc, Qzone headquarter located in Shenzen China. It is only available in Chinese language.

Registered User:   480 Million
Alexa Rank:          9th    
Revenue:               CN¥ 28496 Million 2011

3: Twitter

Twitteris a private incorporation and social network website, Provides social networking and micro blogging services. Twitter launched in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and he is an American web developer and businessman. Twitter Inc. is based in Sanfrancisco, United States. The most interesting feature “Tweet” that enable its user to send a written text messages up to 140 characters to your friends and “followers”. Twitter covered worldwide their best services and it is one of the top 10 visiting websites on Internet. Twitter rapidly gained their users and popularity among all, since it’s starting.

Registered User:   500 million
Alexa Rank:          10th
Revenue:               US$ 288.3 million 2012.

2: Google+

Google is a social network pretty similar as other’s social networking web services. Google+ was launched in June 2011, Google+ is commercially owned and operated by Google Inc. And it was written in Java & JavaScript. Google+ has passed 500 Million registered users, As of December 2012. Google+ has launched and promoted by their new components include Circle, Huddle, Hangouts, and Sparks. Google+ is a part of Google Inc. So the mentioned below details Rank and Revenue are related to Google Inc. or Google.com and mentioned revenue reported $10.65 Billion for the quarter ended March 2012.

Registered User:   500+ Million
Alexa Rank:          1st      
Revenue:               US$ 10.65 Billion 2012

1: Facebook

Facebook is the most popular social Networking site. Facebook began as a college networking websites and has expanded to globally. It connects friend, family, and business associates. Facebook user can create their personal profile and profile pages related to any community, business, and friend circle. Facebook was founded in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with their roommates and fellow of Harvard University. It was written in C++ & PHP.
Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer Programmer and Internet Entrepreneur. He is the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc. Facebook Inc is one of the top leading companies their employees get the highest pay as an average estimated record is $110,500.

Registered User:   Over 1.01 Billion
Alexa Rank:           2nd
Revenue:                US$ 5.01 Billion 2012