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Iran » IRN The Tomb of Artaxerxes of Persia is a crypt located in Marvdasht. It is part of the Naqsh-e Rostam necropolis and is the burial place of the Achaemenid king Artaxerxes I. The tomb, carved into the side of a cliff, showcases the splendor and sophistication of Achaemenid Persian architecture. |
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Pakistan » PAK The Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mausoleum is the mausoleum of the 14th-century Punjabi Sufi saint, Shah Rukn-e-Alam, located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. The temple is considered the earliest example of Tughluq architecture and one of the most impressive temples in the Indian subcontinent. The mausoleum sits atop the fort, overlooking the entire city. |
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Japan » Kagoshima Mount Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and a symbol of Kagoshima Island. It continuously spews smoke and frequently experiences small eruptions several times a day. Located in Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is the most prominent geographical feature of the area, with a height of 1117 meters and a circumference of approximately 50 km. |
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India » Delhi Delhi, officially the Delhi National Capital Territory, is a megacity and federal territory of India, encompassing New Delhi, the capital of India. The city stretches along the Yamuna River, but primarily extends westward, or beyond the right bank of the river. Its estimated population in 2024 was 21,588,000. |
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New Hampshire » NH The majority of White Mountain National Forest is located in New Hampshire; a small portion (approximately 5.65% of the forest area) is in neighboring Maine. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bald eagles, raccoons, beavers, white-tailed deer, moose, black bears, coyotes, peregrine falcons, Canadian lynx, river otters, wildcats, gray and red foxes, martens, minks, and porcupines. |
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Ontario » ON Lake Simcoe is the largest inland lake in southern Ontario and a vital source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of Canadians. The area is one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada, with a thriving tourism and recreation industry. The lake basin also contains important natural, urban, and agricultural ecosystems, including a portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine glacial hill range. |
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United States » USA The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. Located in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean, it is primarily separated from the Atlantic by the Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing parts of the eastern coast of Maryland, the eastern coast of Virginia, and the state of Delaware. The southernmost point of the bay lies between Cape Henry and Cape Charles. |
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Australia » TAS Bruny Island is a 362 km² (140 square mile) coastal island belonging to Tasmania, Australia, located at the mouth of the Derwent and Huon rivers on Storm Bay in the Tasman Sea, south of Hobart. The island is separated from the mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Strait. It is a popular destination known for its unspoiled natural beauty, majestic cliffs, and distinctive artisanal cuisine. |