The continent lying mainly within the Antarctic Cirle with the South Pole approximately at its center. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, signed by 12 countries prohibits military activities and promotes the exchange of scientific information.

Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.

The capital of Hunan Province in central China, north of Guilin. Founded over 5000 years ago, it has long been a major cultural and educational center. Mao Zedung lived here and attended school.

Mesa is a city in Maricopa County in the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, set against the Sonoran Desert and the lower slopes of the Superstition Mountains. Its landscape combines developed neighborhoods with desert parks, citrus groves, canals, and broad mountain views. Mesa has grown into one of Arizona’s larger cities while retaining connections to agriculture and the Salt River Valley.

Eidfjord is a gateway to Norway's Hardangervidda National Park, providing access to vast plateaus and diverse wildlife.