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Japan » Chubu Shirakawa-gō is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for Shirakawa-gō, a small traditional village showcasing the gasshō-zukuri architectural style, with some buildings over 250 years old. The village's estimated population was 1,630 in 2019. |
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Iran » IRN Hormuz Island is an Iranian island located in the Persian Gulf. The island covers an area of 42 km² (16 sq mi). Situated in the Strait of Hormuz, 8 km (5 mi) off the Iranian coast, it belongs to Hormozgan province. The island is sparsely populated, but some development has taken place since the late 20th century. |
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Iran » IRN Qeshm is an arrow-shaped Iranian island located in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, with a surface area of approximately 1,500 km² (576 square miles). Separated from mainland Iran by the Clarence (Khuran) Strait, Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. The island's population was 148,993 in 2016. The island belongs to Qeshm District, Hormozgan Province. |
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Georgia Country » GEO The David Gareji Monastery is one of Georgia's most prominent religious and cultural centers, a complex of cave monasteries. It is located in Kakheti, Sagarejo Township, on the semi-desert slopes of Mount Gareji, on the edge of the Iori Plateau, about 60-70 km southeast of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi. |
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Mexico » Quintana Roo Coba is an archaeological site with the tallest temple on the Yucatan Peninsula, located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, and boasts the oldest causeway system in the Mayan world. It also contains stone stelae inscribed with records of important events in this ancient city. |
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Cambodia » Siem Reap Beng Mealea Temple is an Angkor Wat-era temple (118–119 AD), located 40 km east of the main Angkor temple complex in Cambodia, on the ancient royal road leading to Preah Khan Kompong Svay. This "forest" temple was built on an ancient road and was an important temple in the history of the Khmer Empire. Today, much of the temple remains in ruins and is almost completely covered by dense forest. |
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Mexico » Quintana Roo Quintana Roo, officially the Sovereign and Free State of Quintana Roo, is one of 31 states, along with Mexico City, that make up Mexico's 32 federal entities. The state is divided into 11 municipalities, with Chetumal as its capital and Cancún as its largest city. The state is situated at a maximum altitude of 230 m (750 ft). The state's population was 1,857,985 in 2020. |
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Guatemala » GTM The Tikal Temple (often called Temple I, or the Temple of the Great Jaguar) is one of the most iconic structures in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén region of northern Guatemala. It was built around 732–740 AD as a funerary pyramid. Its height is approximately 47 meters (154 feet) including the roof. |
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South Korea » Seoul The National Museum of Korea has evolved alongside the modern history of the Republic of Korea. From its early days at Seokjojeon Hall in Deoksugung Palace in the 1960s, to the National Folk Museum building in the 1970s, then to the former Japanese Government House in the 1980s, and finally to the National Palace Museum building in the early 2000s, the museum has become a beloved landmark and a true symbol of Korean history and culture. |
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Egypt » Giza The Step Pyramid of Djoser is an archaeological site located in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the Memphis ruins. It was the first pyramid built in Egypt. This six-tiered, four-sided structure is the oldest massive stone building in Egypt. It was constructed in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty to bury Pharaoh Djoser. |
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Turkey » TUR The Hattusha archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Türkiye. It was once the capital of the Hittite Empire during the second millennium BC and is renowned for its impressive ruins and significant historical importance. Hattusha served as the political, military, and religious center of the Hittite Empire. |
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Singapore » SGP Paradise Bird Park is Asia's largest bird park, located within Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Sanctuary. The park opened in May 2023, replacing the popular Jurong Bird Park, and is now a major attraction alongside Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, and Rainforest Wild ASIA. |
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Sri Lanka » LKA Pidurangala Rock is a 200-meter-high rock formation located near Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, famous for its stunning panoramic views of the Sigiriya rock fortress. From the summit, you can admire an unobstructed view of Sigiriya, the surrounding forests and hills – often said to be even more beautiful than Sigiriya itself. |
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Oman » OMN Jabreen Castle sits in a small, palm-shaded oasis, offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains. Constructed from large boulders and dark grey sandstone, the palace boasts a thick layer of sand and plaster. The ceilings are elaborately decorated and painted, reflecting the unique artistic taste of the palace's creators. |
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Nebraska » Hastings Discover the sport of shooting at the Four Rivers Sports Club in Hastings, Nebraska! The club's mission is to educate and train adults and youth on the safety, use, shooting, and maintenance of firearms. Welcoming the public to a variety of events, the club offers the chance to experience the excitement of the sport of shooting. |
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Imperial County » Seeley Seeley is a census-designated location in Imperial County, California. It is situated at an elevation of -36 ft (-11 m). Seeley is located 7.5 miles (12 km) west of El Centro. The population was 1,729 in the 2020 census, down from 1,739 in the 2010 census. It is part of the El Centro metropolitan area. |
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Imperial County » Salton Sea Beach Salton Sea Beach is a census-designated location in Imperial County, California. It is situated at an elevation of -217 ft (-66 m). The population was 508 in the 2020 census, up from 422 in 2010 and 392 in 2000. Salton Sea has an extremely high salt content and is surrounded by salt flats that can be easily broken by hand. |
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Travis County » Downtown Austin Escape Game Austin is an immersive experience in downtown Austin. You might be able to escape, but you're sure to have fun with puzzle rooms that challenge players to decipher and complete missions in under 60 minutes! From challenging missions to treasure hunts, all themes feature unlimited hints, multiple game rooms, and interactive puzzles. |
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Travis County » Downtown Austin The Texas State Capitol building is the seat of government and administrative center of the United States of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, it houses the offices and meeting rooms of the Texas State Legislature and the Governor of Texas. |
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Travis County » Downtown Austin Downtown Austin is the central business district of Austin, Texas. It houses most of the city's high-rise buildings and serves as the administrative and business center of the region. Currently, the area is experiencing a construction boom, with many apartment buildings and high-rises under construction. |