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LET'S GO TO! - Capital of South Korea

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Hey there, kids! Here's another fun and informative article for you guys! As you can already tell by the title of the article, our today's topic is Seoul- The capital of South Korea ! So, gear up for this article, as we can guarantee this article will be one of the most fun, incredible, and obviously informative articles you will ever come across. Now, without wasting any time let us get started! About the country So, first things first, before coming to Seoul, the capital of Korea, we shall first talk about South Korea itself, right?   So, South Korea is a country in East Asia. The Seoul capital area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world, has a population of 51.75 Million people. Alongside Seoul, Daegu, Busan, and Incheon are also considered the major cities.  The currency is KRW  (₩), which is the Korean Republic Won.  About Seoul  As you all already know, Seoul is the capital of South Korea, it is also a huge metropolis....

10 Cities That Literally Sunk! - Mysteries of the Sunken Cities!

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Hello Kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! We are here with an amazing, must-read article on the top 10 ancient cities that literally sunk into the ocean many years back! These cities have now been recovered whose architectures and art of city planning have left us spellbound.  Before we start, we would like you to know how these cities sunk. So, these cities sunk due to severe natural calamities like Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Floods . They were so severe, that the entire city sank underwater. Below given are some and the most famous of them. To know more about such calamities and disasters, check out our article on Natural Disasters.  Click here to check out our article on: Natural Disasters! 10. Ancient Villages of Ontario, Canada The villages of Ontario that sunk underwater date back to the 18th century. They were discovered underwater in 1959 after the completion of the St. Lawrence seaway in Canada. There was an unusual thing while building this seaway, so the divers went de...

What is a Volcano? - The Mighty Lava Eruptors

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Hello Kids, and welcome back to KidsCast ! Today, we are here with our brand new article on the topic- "What is a Volcano?". In this article, we will talk about what a volcano is, the types of volcanoes, what causes it to erupt, and some other facts about Volcanoes. So, are you ready for this amazing article, kids? Now, without any further ado, let us get started! What is a Volcano?  If put into simple words, Volcanoes are an opening in the Earth's crust that allow lava, molten rocks, gases, and debris to escape to the surface . Now, what is lava? Lava is a hot or semi-molten rock that is erupted out of Volcanoes. During a volcanic Eruption, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock materials come up to the surface of the earth. These can cause a large amount of loss of life and property. Surveys claim that Volcanic eruptions and wildfires have affected 6.2 million people! Wow, isn't that a crazy amount of people?  What causes Volcanoes to erupt? Now, we need to take a de...

LET'S GO TO: World's Smallest Country!

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  Hey kids! Welcome back to  KidsCast!   Do you know which country is the largest in the world, I’m sure a lot of you know the answer, Russia, but now how many of you know about the smallest? Well, if you don't, do not worry, in this article , we’ll be telling you about the world’s smallest country- Vatican City. It is so small, that it is the same size as America’s biggest mall! Location: Sharing a 2-mile i.e 3.2 km border with Italy, Vatican City, is located, in the town of Rome. It has a land mass of just 0.17 square miles! Isn't it crazy how tiny this country is? Also, Its population is estimated to be around just 800 people. The country seems to follow the Papacy form of Government. The History Over St. Peter's grave in Rome, the Pope granted special privileges to certain churches and established the Vatican as the headquarters of the Catholic Church in the 4th Century. When the Papal court moved to France in 1309, the area became the site of Pilgrimage and Commerce....

The Tallest Structure in The World – The Burj Khalifa

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Hello Everyone!  KidsCast! is back here with another Topic. Yes, that's right, The Burj Khalifa, the present tallest building ever! Let's go ahead and learn more about this Skyscraper. Introduction Burj Khalifa (Khalifa also spelt  Khalīfah ) is the Tallest Skyscraper in the World! It is Situated in one of the most Bustling cities, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Burj Khalifa, which was known as Burj Dubai during Construction, was named after the leader of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh  Khalifa ibn Zayed Al Nahyan.  The Burj Khalifa took 6 Years to build! The building started on January 2004 and it was completed on January 4, 2010. The Opening took place before the interior was completed. Height: An interesting fact is that the Spire can be seen from 95 Kilometers (60 miles) away. It's height is 828m (2,717ft). It has a total of 163 Floors and 2909 stairs. Isn't that amazing? I t has been the tallest building in the world since 2009, displacing Taipei 101. Feat...

English: A Connection or a Competition?

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  Well hello, kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! Today, we're going to find the answer to a very interesting question, " Is the English language a connection, or a competition in the world? " Yes, we are going to find the answer to it. Have you ever wondered, why the language you might be reading this article in- "English", it has connected so many people worldwide? So many people of different countries, regions and continents have been able to communicate with each other using English! However, at the same time, don't you think that speaking English has become a competition today among so many people, that we have started to appreciate people who are able to speak English, and we often do not appreciate people who are struggling with speaking or don't know English at all? The point is, English is nowadays seeming to be a connection as well as a competition among people. So in reality, what is English? A Connection, or a Competition? Let's find it out!...