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Political map of The Middle East

Vector illustration of the policital map of The Middle East
Reference map was created by the US Central Intelligence Agency and is available as a public domain map at the University of Texas Libraries website.
https:/cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/graphics/ref_maps/political/pdf/middle_east.pdf

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran

Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550'u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

© 2016 Andrea Ricordi

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Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria agave, royal agave)

Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria agave, royal agave) is a small species of succulent flowering perennial plant, noted for its streaks of white on sculptured geometrical leaves, and popular as an ornamental

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