Peninsula
noun
A piece of land almost surrounded by water but still connected to the mainland.
The Italian peninsula is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides.
Often appears as...
- italian peninsula
- florida peninsula
noun
A piece of land almost surrounded by water but still connected to the mainland.
The Italian peninsula is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides.
Often appears as...
- italian peninsula
- florida peninsula
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Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
A peninsula is a specific landform; knowing this can help you understand geographical discussions or texts.
Students are studying how the Yucatan Peninsula was formed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Island
Unlike an island, a peninsula is connected to the mainland, which can be a common point of confusion.
The Malay Peninsula extends southwards from the mainland of Asia.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Some peninsulas have their own cultural identity, often due to their geographical isolation.
The people of the Brittany Peninsula in France have a distinct Celtic culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
A peninsula is a specific landform; knowing this can help you understand geographical discussions or texts.
Students are studying how the Yucatan Peninsula was formed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Island
Unlike an island, a peninsula is connected to the mainland, which can be a common point of confusion.
The Malay Peninsula extends southwards from the mainland of Asia.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Some peninsulas have their own cultural identity, often due to their geographical isolation.
The people of the Brittany Peninsula in France have a distinct Celtic culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
A peninsula is a specific landform; knowing this can help you understand geographical discussions or texts.
Students are studying how the Yucatan Peninsula was formed.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Island
Unlike an island, a peninsula is connected to the mainland, which can be a common point of confusion.
The Malay Peninsula extends southwards from the mainland of Asia.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Some peninsulas have their own cultural identity, often due to their geographical isolation.
The people of the Brittany Peninsula in France have a distinct Celtic culture.
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Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
know again all part of the story felt like hitting the lottery when you finally find this kind of stuff down there and on another dive I found this lizard fish it's very rare to find a fish eating another fish underwater you think that would happen all the time but it really doesn't but I came across the bottom here there's volcanic sandy bottom in the yuzu peninsula
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The Antarctic's...
to talk about climate change the polar regions are feeling climate change a lot more than most other regions around the world the antarctic peninsula is one of the regions that has warmed the most around the world than any other region on earth
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See the Extreme Ice...
we've already told the powerful story of what's going on way up north I've always wanted to tell the story of what's going on down here adding a story from this part of the world makes the archive that much more powerful the peninsula is one
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The scientific origins...
Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava. So it makes sense that the mythology captured this by portraying Pele as creator as well as a destroyer.
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Gorgeous Video: Rock...
i started thinking about where i hadn't been before i found a reference and it said something to the effect of the fascinating and mysterious museum dom peninsula and that was about all it said
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Dive into an ocean...
This species truly has made a remarkable comeback. Now, on the other side of the peninsula lies Cabo Pulmo, a sleepy fishing village. Decades of overfishing had brought them close to collapse.
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Amazed Diver Swims With...
whales the peninsula valdes it's kind of hard to describe what it feels like to snorkel towards a 50-foot whale that is potentially protecting its newborn calf
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Deadly Killer Whale...
plastic yellow boat in their world is i'm seeing firsthand how intelligent they are the abundance of krill attracts other visitors to the peninsula
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film the killer whales
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Killer Whales Working...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film
Video examples
Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
know again all part of the story felt like hitting the lottery when you finally find this kind of stuff down there and on another dive I found this lizard fish it's very rare to find a fish eating another fish underwater you think that would happen all the time but it really doesn't but I came across the bottom here there's volcanic sandy bottom in the yuzu peninsula
Video examples
The Antarctic's...
to talk about climate change the polar regions are feeling climate change a lot more than most other regions around the world the antarctic peninsula is one of the regions that has warmed the most around the world than any other region on earth
Video examples
See the Extreme Ice...
we've already told the powerful story of what's going on way up north I've always wanted to tell the story of what's going on down here adding a story from this part of the world makes the archive that much more powerful the peninsula is one
Video examples
The scientific origins...
Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava. So it makes sense that the mythology captured this by portraying Pele as creator as well as a destroyer.
Video examples
Gorgeous Video: Rock...
i started thinking about where i hadn't been before i found a reference and it said something to the effect of the fascinating and mysterious museum dom peninsula and that was about all it said
Video examples
Dive into an ocean...
This species truly has made a remarkable comeback. Now, on the other side of the peninsula lies Cabo Pulmo, a sleepy fishing village. Decades of overfishing had brought them close to collapse.
Video examples
Amazed Diver Swims With...
whales the peninsula valdes it's kind of hard to describe what it feels like to snorkel towards a 50-foot whale that is potentially protecting its newborn calf
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
plastic yellow boat in their world is i'm seeing firsthand how intelligent they are the abundance of krill attracts other visitors to the peninsula
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film the killer whales
Video examples
Killer Whales Working...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film
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Quote examples
Rakesh Sharma
Indian Astronaut
I saw my country first. Because, whoever gets up into space from whichever nationality, the first thing they do is they look out for their country. That is what I did. The Indian peninsula with the ocean on all three sides. And it was a beautiful sight.
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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
It is our Party's unshakeable stand to prevent a new war from breaking out on the Korean peninsula and accelerate economic construction in a peaceful environment, thus resolving at an early date the problems related with the people's livelihood.
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Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
China pays a great deal of attention to the Korean nuclear issue. We stand for achieving denuclearization of the peninsula in a peaceful way through dialogue and consultation to maintain peace and stability of the peninsula and Northeast Asia.
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Kim Dae Jung
South Korean Leader
To realize peace on the Korean peninsula, and to develop exchange, cooperation between both Koreas, they are the, you know, immediate target of our government.
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Brian Reynolds Myers
American Author
If South Korea is going to survive, and keep the peace on the peninsula, its citizens need to start conveying support for their state.
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Moon Jae-in
South Korean Politician
Denuclearization and the lasting peace on the Korean peninsula cannot be abandoned or delayed, as they are the historical assignment.
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Park Geun-hye
South Korean Politician
I will keep the promise I made to you to open a new era on the Korean peninsula, based on strong security and trust-based diplomacy.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
The whole Baja California peninsula is an energetic place, and it's incredibly alive.
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Barton Gellman
American Journalist
All Americans are dependent for their energy on the Arabian peninsula.
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Lee Myung-bak
South Korean Statesman
The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.
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Rakesh Sharma
Indian Astronaut
I saw my country first. Because, whoever gets up into space from whichever nationality, the first thing they do is they look out for their country. That is what I did. The Indian peninsula with the ocean on all three sides. And it was a beautiful sight.
Quote examples
Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
It is our Party's unshakeable stand to prevent a new war from breaking out on the Korean peninsula and accelerate economic construction in a peaceful environment, thus resolving at an early date the problems related with the people's livelihood.
Quote examples
Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
China pays a great deal of attention to the Korean nuclear issue. We stand for achieving denuclearization of the peninsula in a peaceful way through dialogue and consultation to maintain peace and stability of the peninsula and Northeast Asia.
Quote examples
Kim Dae Jung
South Korean Leader
To realize peace on the Korean peninsula, and to develop exchange, cooperation between both Koreas, they are the, you know, immediate target of our government.
Quote examples
Brian Reynolds Myers
American Author
If South Korea is going to survive, and keep the peace on the peninsula, its citizens need to start conveying support for their state.
Quote examples
Moon Jae-in
South Korean Politician
Denuclearization and the lasting peace on the Korean peninsula cannot be abandoned or delayed, as they are the historical assignment.
Quote examples
Park Geun-hye
South Korean Politician
I will keep the promise I made to you to open a new era on the Korean peninsula, based on strong security and trust-based diplomacy.
Quote examples
Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
The whole Baja California peninsula is an energetic place, and it's incredibly alive.
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
All Americans are dependent for their energy on the Arabian peninsula.
Quote examples
Lee Myung-bak
South Korean Statesman
The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.
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