Greenland is the largest island in the world, inhabited only by about 60,000 people. It is a country dependent mostly on foreign trade, with about one quarter of its income from fishing. Eight-five percent of the country is covered by ice; in some parts it is 2 miles thick.

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is an island off the coast of Thailand and a popular vacation destination for locals and tourists alike.

The Main River winds through the heart of Germany, offering a scenic journey through picturesque towns, rolling vineyards, and historic cities.

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi (Shen-hsi) Province, and the cultural center of the historic and agriculturally rich Wei River valley.

Ilok, the easternmost town in Croatia on the Danube River, may be small but it has a lot to offer. A well-preserved Franciscan monastery and a 15th century castle make it a popular day trip for domestic as well as foreign tourists. Its wine-making tradition is even older; some say the region's viniculture dates back as early as 280 AD.