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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. |