La Palma (also San Miguel de La Palma) is the fifth of Spain's Canary Islands. This mountainous volcanic island is a natural wonder of tropical vegetation. Its coast is lined by jagged cliffs and plunging ravines, and its beaches are covered with black sand. Thanks to dry climate and the height of its mountains creating excellent observation conditions, La Palma has become the home of some of the world's largest telescopes, seated on the rocky ridge called El Roque de los Muchachos.

Slovakia has a primarily continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The Carpathian Mountains endure harsher winters and receive heavy rainfall.

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

Nigeria, located in West Africa, is a country known for its diversity in culture, language, and landscapes. It is home to over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa.

The River Nile, most often associated with Egypt and its ancient civilizations, actually flows through eight other countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. It is formed by two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, and is considered by many to be the longest river in the world when measured from its source waters in Rwanda and Burundi.