Famous Grasslands of the World
· Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae), however, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) families can also be found.
· Grasslands occur naturally on all continents except Antarctica.
· Tropical grasslands are closest to the equator and remain hot all over the year.
· Temperate grasslands are far from the equator and usually have hot summers and cold winters.
· Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands are terrestrial biomes whose predominant vegetation consists of grass and/or shrubs.
· The climate is temperate and ranges from semi-arid to semi-humid.
· Grasslands are referred to by different names in different parts of the world.
List of the Grassland of the World and their Location:
Grassland
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Regions
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Dawns
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Australia
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Pampas
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South America (Argentina & Uruguay)
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Prairies
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North America
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Savannah
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Africa and Australia
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Selvas
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South America
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Steppes
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Europe and Northern Asia
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Taiga
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Europe and Asia
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Velds
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South Africa
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Lianos
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Venezuela (South America)
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Pustaz
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Hungary
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Canterbury
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New Zealand
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Grasslands are called different names in different parts of the world: - 'steppes' in Asia; 'prairies' in North America; 'pampas', 'llanos' and 'cerrados' in South America; 'savannas' and 'velds' in Africa; and 'rangelands' in Australia.See also:
