Minneriya National Park lies in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, within the island’s dry zone. The park covers about 8,890 hectares and is centered on the Minneriya Tank, an ancient irrigation reservoir that remains an important source of water for the surrounding landscape. Dry mixed evergreen forest, scrub, grassland, wetlands, and open areas around the reservoir create a varied habitat for wildlife. The park is particularly known for its Asian elephants, wh
Little Rock, capital and largest city of Arkansas, a port of entry on the Arkansas River opposite North Little Rock, in the central part of the state. Among the attractions in Little Rock are the State Capitol (1911); the Governor's Mansion; Quapaw Quarter, a district of restored buildings that includes the Old State House; the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, a group of restored homes dating from the early 19th century; and MacArthur Park, containing the Arkansas Arts Center, and much more!
Haarlem is a historic city in the Dutch province of North Holland, located on the Spaarne River between Amsterdam and the North Sea coast. Its compact center contains canals, narrow streets, brick merchant houses, courtyards, and public squares, with the Grote Markt forming the traditional heart of the city. The Grote or St.-Bavokerk dominates the square with its tall tower and monumental organ.
Golfito is a small port town on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast, set along a narrow bay on the Golfo Dulce in Puntarenas Province. Steep, forested hills rise immediately behind the town, while the bay provides sheltered waters for boats and fishing activity.
Cape Town, located at the southern tip of South Africa, is one of the world’s most striking coastal cities. Towering over it is Table Mountain, a flat-topped landmark that can be reached by cable car or on foot, offering sweeping views of the city, ocean, and beyond.
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Fur Seals
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Whale
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Neko Harbor
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Minke Whale
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Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island
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No place on Earth quite compares to Antarctica, this stunning and vast continent is cold and windy, containing 90% of the ice in the world. Those who brave a visit here are rewarded with beautiful glaciers that must be seen to be believed, and a vast array of wildlife such as whales, penguins, Arctic foxes and seals. Antarctica is the only permanent landing area for the Emperor Penguins. Many of the historic explorer huts remain on the island for visitors to see.
Other Popular Destinations in Antarctica
Drake Passage
Drake Passage is a stretch of ocean between Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands near Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is widely known for rough seas, powerful currents, and rapidly changing weather.
South Shetland Islands
Mist, research stations, and penguins are just a few of the things that define the South Shetland Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Antarctica. These 11 Antarctic islands, most notably King George Island, have served as a base for researchers from Chile, Argentina, and a variety of other countries. The archipelago has also become a popular cruise destination for tourists to the Antarctic region.