Western Sahara, (formerly Spanish Sahara), northwestern Africa, former overseas province of Spain partitioned in 1976 between Mauritania and Morocco, and since 1979, occupied entirely by Morocco.
Fort Myers is a city on Florida’s southwest Gulf Coast, located along the Caloosahatchee River near its entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. The city combines a historic downtown, riverfront parks, residential neighborhoods, and access to beaches and coastal islands. Its location makes waterways central to recreation, with boating, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing available on the river and nearby Gulf waters. Fort Myers is also known for the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park lies in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, covering about 95,000 hectares of rugged mountains, dry valleys, rocky gorges, and semi-arid plains. Its most recognizable feature is Ikara, also known as Wilpena Pound, a vast natural amphitheatre enclosed by quartzite ranges. The park also contains the Heysen Range and the Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges, creating a landscape shaped by erosion and exposed geological layers.
Split, Croatia, is a city where ancient history and modern vibrancy blend seamlessly, creating an alluring destination for travelers. At the heart of Split is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace, a remarkably well-preserved Roman complex built by Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century AD. This sprawling palace complex, with its labyrinthine streets, ancient walls, and grand Peristyle courtyard, is not just a historical site but a bustling part of the city’s daily life.
Situated on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula between a mountain range and the sea is the small town of Grundarfjordur, Iceland. Though certainly now the most well-known town on the peninsula, its nearby mountain Kirkjufell ("church mountain" in Icelandic) is perhaps Iceland's most famous.