Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, rises on the shores of the Caspian Sea as a city of striking contrasts. Its futuristic skyline, defined by the Flame Towers, glows each evening in waves of light, while the UNESCO-listed Old City preserves centuries of history within its fortified walls.

Iringa is a highland city in southern Tanzania, built on steep slopes overlooking the Little Ruaha River. Its elevated setting gives the city a cooler climate and broad views across surrounding hills and agricultural land. Iringa is an important regional centre and serves as a gateway to Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s major wildlife areas.

Delft is a historic city in the Dutch province of South Holland, situated between The Hague and Rotterdam and shaped by a network of canals and waterways. Its compact center contains narrow streets, brick houses, bridges, and quiet squares, with the Markt serving as a central public space. The Nieuwe Kerk rises on the eastern side of the square, while the Oude Kerk, recognizable by its leaning tower, stands beside one of Delft’s oldest canals.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy lies in northern Kenya at the foothills of Mount Kenya, where open savannah, wooded hills, and seasonal rivers create a varied and striking landscape.

On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.