metre

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Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square metre they can in a constant battle with nature.

From Barron's

The deal would increase the total volume of gas supplied to Egypt to 130 billion cubic metres, according to a report published by the firm.

From Barron's

Four medium-mountain stages and six mountain stages have been scheduled for a total elevation gain of 58,156 metres, far more than both next year's Tour de France or Giro d'Italia.

From Barron's

"Sunshine" is recorded when the strength of the Sun is at least 120 watts per square metre.

From BBC

Last September a photographer spotted the footprints stretching hundreds of metres on a vertical mountain wall in the Stelvio national park, north-east of Milan.

From BBC