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Z o o g e o g r a p h y a n d p a l e o n to l o g y zoo 603

S u fy a n A h m a d 2021- a g - 9188
Submitted to : Sir Umer Ijaz
Assingnmet title : Geographical Regions
A Comprehensive Exploration of
Geographical Regions.

1. Mediterranean Region

Location:Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, France, Monaco,


Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey,
Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

 Diverse landscapes, from coastal plains to mountainous regions.

 Rich history and cultural heritage.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Mediterranean monk seal

 Griffon vulture

 Wild boar

 Red deer
 Various marine species like dolphins and tuna

2. Manchurian Region
Location: Northeastern China, including provinces like Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning,
as well as parts of Russia and North Korea.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Cold winters and warm summers.

 Dominated by vast plains and mountains.

 Significant agricultural and industrial activities.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Siberian tiger

 Amur leopard

 Red panda

 M a n ch u r i a n cr a n e

 Various species of deer and bear


3. Siberian Region

Location: Encompasses most of Russia, extending from the Ural Mountains to the
Pacific Ocean.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Extremely cold winters and short, warm summers.

 Vast forests, tundra, and mountains.

 Sparsely populated.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Siberian tiger

 B r ow n be a r

 Reindeer

 Wolverine

 Various bird species, including eagles and owls


4. Malagasy Region

Location: The island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

 Unique biodiversity, with many endemic species.

 Diverse landscapes, including rainforests, savannas, and mountains.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Lemurs (various species)

 Fossa

 T e n re c

 C ha m e l e o n

 Numerous bird species


5. Ceylon Region

Location: The island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

 Diverse landscapes, including mountains, plains, and coastal areas.

 Rich cultural heritage and biodiversity.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Asian elephant

 L e o p a rd

 Sloth bear

 T o q ue m a c a q u e

 Various bird species


6. Indo-Malayan Region

Location: Southeast Asia, including countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand,


Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Tropical climate with high humidity.

 Diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs.

 High biodiversity.
P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 O r a n g ut a n

 Sumatran tiger

 Komodo dragon

 Various bird species, including hornbills and parrots

 Diverse marine life

8. Polynesian Region

Location: A vast region in the Pacific Ocean, including islands like Hawaii, Samoa,
Tahiti, and Easter Island.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Tropical climate with high humidity.

 Diverse marine ecosystems.

 Unique cultures and traditions.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 Various marine species, including dolphins, whales, and sharks

 Seabirds

 Endemic land animals like the Hawaiian honeycreeper

10. New Guinea Region

Location: The island of New Guinea, shared by Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Tropical climate with high rainfall.


 Diverse ecosystems, including rainforests and mountains.

 High biodiversity, with many endemic species.

P r o m i n e n t Fa u n a :

 T r e e k a n ga r o o

 Cassowary

 Birds of paradise

 V a r i o u s r e pt i l e s a n d a m p h i bi a n s

11. Greenland Region

Location: The largest island in the world, located in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Ch a rac t e ri st ic s:

 Arctic climate with extremely cold temperatures.

 Dominated by ice and glaciers.

 Sparsely populated.

rominent Fauna:

 P ol a r b e a r

 Arctic fox

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