Sri Lanka is an island republic in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India. Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar. The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayavardhanapura (Kotte); and Colombo is the largest city. Sri Lanka's coast is indented by lagoons and inlets.

Central Asia stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China and Mongolia in the east, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north, including the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Liechtenstein is located in central Europe and is one of the smallest independent states in the world.

Whether you are in D.C. on business or vacation, you'll find that it's a fascinating city that is full of history, art, theatre, and dramatic monuments.

Located along the coast of Southern Italy, Crotone emanates a classic Italian lifestyle that appeals to tourists both foreign and domestic.