New York's most talked about locale, New York City, is the United States' cultural and financial hub; it has the country's major stock exchange and is the center for world news media.
Costa Rica is a Central American tropical paradise beyond compare. The wildlife is colorful and memorable, from toucans to spider monkeys to sloths. Volcanoes, ziplines, and prime cycling, hiking and surfing opportunities are there for active travelers. For more relaxed vacationers, beaches and vibrant nightlife—from rooftop bars to romantic dining—await.
Montana, known as "Big Sky Country," offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. At the heart of Montana’s allure is Glacier National Park, a haven for nature lovers and hikers. Spanning over a million acres, the park features dramatic landscapes including glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged mountains.
A visit to Angkor Ban offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and witness a Cambodia that remains untouched by modern development. Whether admiring the historic wooden houses, visiting the temple, or engaging with friendly locals, travelers will find this riverside village a rewarding cultural experience.
Mozambique, republic in southeastern Africa, bounded on the north by Tanzania; on the east by the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean; on the south and southwest by South Africa and Swaziland; and on the west by Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi. Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975. It has a total area of 799,380 sq. km (308,641 sq. mi). Maputo is the capital and largest city.
The country has a 2470-km (1535-mi) coastline on the Mozambique Channel and possesses several good natural harbors.
Two-fifths of Mozambique is occupied by coastal lowlands. Inland the land rises to the west in a series of low hills and plateaus to reach high points of 2436 m (7992 ft) on Mount Binga near the western border and 2419 m (7936 ft) in the Namuli Highlands in the north. To the northwest, forming the western edge of Africa's Great Rift Valley—here occupied by Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) and the Shire River—is the Angonia Plateau. Soils are generally infertile except along river valleys and in parts of the Angonia Plateau.
The country's many rivers flow from the highlands of the west to the Mozambique Channel in the east. Chief among these is the Zambezi River; its upper reaches form a lake behind Cabora Bassa Dam. Other major rivers include the Rovuma, which forms part of the Tanzania border, and the Save and Limpopo rivers. Lake Nyasa forms part of the Malawi border and drains south through the Shire River into the Zambezi River. Mozambique has a tropical savanna type of climate, with a dry season that lasts from April to October. July (winter) temperatures average 21° C (70° F) at Pemba in the north and 18° C (65° F) at Maputo in the south. January (summer) temperatures average about 27° C (80° F) along the coast and lower in upland areas. Average annual rainfall decreases from 1500 mm (about 60 in) in the north to 750 mm (about 30 in) in the south, although amounts can be irregular.