KNOW ABOUT ESTONIA'S NATIONAL TREE,FLOWER,BIRD AND ANIMAL

NATIONAL TREE: OAK TREE    
The oak tree is not a single species, but about 600 species of this tree exist worldwide. These belong to the genus Quercus. This genus, which includes deciduous and evergreen species, is native to the northern hemisphere. These trees bear flowers in spring, and the acorn (which is actually a nut) is its fruit. Most acorns contain only one seed, and take between 6 to 18 months to mature, depending on the species.

oak tree

leaves of oak tree

The oak tree is synonymous with strength, power, and endurance. Because of this, it has been adopted by many countries as the national tree, including England, Germany, France, and the United States. Other countries that have adopted the oak as their national tree include Estonia, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Basque Country, Galicia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Wales
oak trees can live up to 200 years or more, and mature trees have the capacity of absorbing more than 50 gallons of water in one day .
The oak tree is associated with several mythologies. In Norse mythology, it is the sacred tree of Thor, the thunder god. The Greek mythology presents it as the sacred tree of the king of gods, Zeus. And in Slavic mythology, it is the tree of utmost importance to god Perun.
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TEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RAIN

1.Rain drops vary in size from 0.02 inch to about 0.31inch.
2.Heavy raindrops can fall at speed up to 22 miles per hour.
3.All precipitation starts as ice or snow crystal at cloud level.
4.The umbrella we use to protect from rain was originally intended for shade from the hot Egyptian sun.
5.The king of Thailand makes it rain because he perfected and holds the patent on a form of cloud seeding.
6.The heaviest average rainfall (about430 inches)occurs in Chirapunji where as much as 87 feet of rain has fallen in one year.
7.Greek god Zeus is believed to be god of rain.
8.The E mas national park and Chapada dos Veaduros in Brazil is the best rainforest because of its rich fauna and flora.
9.The day after tomorrow (2004)may not be the greatest movie but the New york city rain scenes in that movie have been best rain scene ever made.
10.The Atacama desert spread between the pacific ocean and the Andes mountains in northern Chile has not experienced rain in its entire recorded history.

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KNOW ABOUT CUBA'S NATIONAL ANIMAL,BIRD,TREE AND FLOWER

1.NATIONAL TREE: PALMA REAL
Palma real is the island's national tree and symbol.It is recognized by cubans as the "Queen of the fields" because of the majestic structure,its peculiar size.palma real is a one species of a palm tree family scientific name Roytonea regia.It can grow upto 80 and 100 ft high with a growth rate of about

palma real

1 foot a year.The tree is crowned at the top with long leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length.This palm bears small purple fruits that are inedible and flowers in the summer with yellow blooms at the crown.


2.NATIONAL FLOWER:BUTTERFLY JASMINE.
Butterfly Jasmine has delicate white petals arranged in an open position on a dark green stem.The brilliantly white colored flowers have a rich and heady scent that many have described as truly

butterfly jasmine

delicious.The white mariposa resembles a butterfly with its  open petals and graceful lines.The lovely flower grows wild beside water resources such as rivers and lagoons.The flower represents purity,rebellion,and independence.


3.NATIONAL ANIMAL: CUBAN CROCODILE
The Cuban crocodile can only be found in Cuba in the Zapata Swamp in the northwest of the country and the Lanier Swamp Isla de Juventud. It is one of the most threatened crocodiles of the New World. The average length of adults is about 11 feet, and some crocodiles can reach as high as 16 feet.

cuban crocodile

Coloration is darker on the top with patterns of black and yellow speckles and lighter underparts. The head is short and broad, and it possesses a bony ridge behind the eyes. Its toes are short and lack webbing, indicating that it spends more time on land then other crocodile species, and its tail is marked with black blotches or bands. The Cuban crocodile has about 68 teeth, which are helpful for crushing turtle shells.
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4.NATIONAL BIRD: CUBAN TROGAN
The Cuban Trogon or Tocororo (Priotelus temnurus) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family.

cuban trogan

The Cuban Trogon is very colorful with a green back, blue crown, red belly and beak, and white throat and chest. These colors mimic the colors of the Cuban flag which is why it was chosen to be the national bird of Cuba. It has a long fluffy tail which is very unique amongst Trogons. From beak to tail, this beautiful bird is between ten and eleven inches. In flight, these birds travel in pairs creating a large amount of noise because of their rough, graceless flying technique. The Cuban Trogon is very common and can be found all over the island of Cuba.The Cuban Trogons most common call is toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro, which is where its local name 'toco' was derive. 
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KNOW ABOUT FINLAND'S NATIONAL TREE,FLOWER,BIRD,AND ANIMAL .

BIRCH TREE

BIRCH TREE

BIRCH TREE: NATIONAL TREE
Birch tree are midsized, and can grow from 30 to 65 feet tall.The most distinctive characterestic is its bark, which enable easy identification.The sharp edges of the leaves are typically green,and usually turn yellow in fall.A fully grown birch tree is capable of producing 1 million seeds per year.People from (national tree of finland)Finland use the leaves of this tree to make tea.

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WHOOPING SWAN

THE WHOOPING SWAN: NATIONAL BIRD
The whooping swan CYGNUS CYGNUS is a large hemispere swan.An old name for whooping swan is elk.
These swans have a deep honking call and despite their size they are powerful fliers.Whooping
swan can migrate hundreds or even thousands of miles to their wintering site in southern Europe
 and Eastern Asia.Whooping Swan is the national bird of Finland and is featured on the Finnish 1 euro coin .The whooper swan is one of the species to which the agreement on the conservation of African,Eurasian migration waterbird applies.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

LILY OF THE VALLEY:NATIONAL FLOWER
Lily.convallaria majalis is a lovely spring flower that grows wild in moist,shady woodlands.It is native to Europe but can be found North America and Northern Asia.They are low growing plants reaching up to 8 to 9 inches in height.These flowers  are associated with purity and are favourite wedding flowers.The sweet fragrance coupled with the pure white bell shaped flowers provide a romantic touch in any bouquet or arrangement.This flower is the birth flower for the month of May and signifying the arrival of spring and the purity of new life.According to one christian legend Mary's tears at the cross turned into Lily of valley hence the folk name 'OUR LADY'S TEARS'
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BROWN BEAR

BROWN BEAR:NATIONAL ANIMAL
Brown bear are usually larger than black bear have a prominent shoulder hump,less prominent ears and longer,straighter claws.weights vary by age,gender,location,and time of year.Bears weighs about one pound(o.5)kg at birth and attain adult size by age of 6.A large male may weigh up to to 1500lbs in coastal areas up to 500lbs in interior areas.Brown bear have an exceptionally acute sense of smell,exceeding that of dogs,contrary to the popular belief. Bears are not short sighted are not near sighted their eyesight and hearing are comparable to humans.They can run in short burst up to 40 mph are excellent swimmers.By all indications Bears are extremely intelligent and most have individual personalities.

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