The <section> Element

According to W3C's HTML5 documentation: A section is a thematic grouping of content, typically with a heading. The <section> element defines a section in a document. A Website's home page could be split into sections for introduction, content, and contact information.

HTML file: Displayed by browser:
<body>

<section>
<h1>WWF</h1>
<p>
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund. WWF was founded in 1961.
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h1>WWF's Panda symbol</h1>
<p>
The Panda has become the symbol of WWF. The well-known panda logo of WWF originated from a panda named Chi Chi that was transferred from the Beijing Zoo to the London Zoo in the same year of the establishment of WWF.
</p>
</section>

</body>

WWF

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund. WWF was founded in 1961.

WWF's Panda symbol

The Panda has become the symbol of WWF. The well-known panda logo of WWF originated from a panda named Chi Chi that was transferred from the Beijing Zoo to the London Zoo in the same year of the establishment of WWF.

Here is an earlier example using the <section> element.

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