Skadar Lake National Park protects the Montenegrin side of Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, near the country's southern border with Albania. The lake expands and contracts with seasonal water levels, creating a landscape of marshes, reed beds, open water, rocky shores, and low hills. The park is especially important for wetland wildlife and contains a rich variety of fish, plants, and birds.

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California, located southeast of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the Puente Hills.

Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province, blends modern urban life with centuries of history. It is famous as the home of the giant panda, but its cultural significance extends far beyond wildlife.

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and a highland city set at the foot of the Entoto Mountains. Its elevated setting gives the city a relatively cool climate compared with much of the country, while broad avenues, busy neighborhoods, green hills, and expanding modern districts create a varied urban landscape. Addis Ababa is also the headquarters of the African Union and hosts numerous international organizations, giving it an important diplomatic role across the continent.

Manyeleti Game Reserve is a protected wildlife area in Mpumalanga, forming part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. It covers about 23,000 hectares and shares unfenced boundaries with Kruger National Park, Timbavati Game Reserve, and Sabi Sand. The name Manyeleti comes from the local Shangaan language and means “place of stars,” reflecting the clear night skies of the Lowveld.