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There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2019/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top most beautiful</a> countries in the world below.

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List of the Best Girls Trip Destinations ranked from best to worst. An all-girl vacation can give friends the opportunity to spend some quality time together without the distraction of men. Some women love a soothing beach vacation, while others would prefer to explore a big city. Which is the best girls trip destination? Vote on this list and let us know which girly spot is the greatest. Las Vegas is a great girls trip destination because it allows ladies the chance to really let loose. Vegas is home to some of the hottest dance clubs and chicest shopping. If you're not into all the hustle and bustle, Vegas is also a great spot to lay out by the pool or enjoy a relaxing massage. “Sex in the City” has made New York City a classic destination for a girls trip. Only in the Big Apple can ladies shop at designer stores, eat at five star restaurants, and take in a Broadway show.Paris is also a popular city for females to explore together. Home to some of the largest museums in the world, Paris offers women a chance to nourish their minds before nourishing their bodies with goodies like croissants, cheese, and wine.Which is the best girls trip destination? Vote on this list and share stories from your favorite girly getaways in the comments section.

The best part about getting drunk is all the greasy, melty, and deliciously disgusting food that you get to eat after the part of your brain that reminds you that you’re on a diet shuts off. Depending on where you are in the world, drunk food takes on a different meaning. In some countries the meals that you eat while you’re staggering home at three in the morning are meant to be lazily held in your hand as you try to work the Uber app.&nbsp;All the way across the world, some drunk guy is tucking in&nbsp;to a delicious bowl of steamy soup. The one thing that drunk food from around the world has in common is that it’s meant to sop up all your bad decisions, one bite at a time.Drunk eating is one of the most spectacular past times in the world,&nbsp;and in America we pretty much have it down to a science. But what about in a place like Scotland that exists in a thick haze of drunk for most of the day? We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you find out what they eat, and what people from countries that you probably never think about chow down on once they get hammered. If you love food and want to know what people across the world eat when they’re drunk then you’ve come to the right place.After reading about the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/drunk-food-in-america/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best drunk food</a> from across the globe, leave us a comment about what you munch on when you get blitzed.&nbsp;

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England

This is a ranked list of the best countries for hiking as voted on by men and women. These places include some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world such as Luxembourg, Switzerland, and South Africa. These are all some of the top places to go hiking in the world. This list answers the question, “what are the best countries in the world to go hiking?” Whether you are looking for beautiful mountain ranges, gorgeous bodies of water, or luscious greenery, these places offer all the lovely landscapes you could ever wish to trek upon. Many countries in Europe offer vast hiking routes while other countries just offer gorgeous open landscapes to tread upon. Each of these best countries for hiking offer distinct features as well. Those seeking the thrill of being one with the land and discovering new countries by foot might want to venture to far off lands like Bhutan. Excellent hiking can also be had in North America in the United States and Canada as well. &nbsp;Whether looking for an extreme activity or a leisurely stroll these ranked places offer great hiking in every part of the world. As a traveler looking for the world’s best hiking you might ask yourself, “Where are best spots to hike around the world?”. Well here we have compiled a list of the very best places for this activity.

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Finding the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movie-themed-hotel-rooms/anncasano">craziest resorts</a> on earth is not always easy. Anyone can go to a luxury hotel, or a high-end, all-inclusive resort, but most of those tend to offer the same sort of perks and experiences. There are times when a vacation calls for as much beer as you can drink and stuffing your face for days, but there are other times when you want something different. Like staying at one of the weirdest resorts in the world.Maybe you want to stay in a room made completely out of ice. Maybe your thing is having wild animals poke their head in your window while you are eating dinner. Maybe you just want to relax in a giant champagne glass. Whatever your thing is, chances are, you'll be able to find a place that suits your adventurous needs on this list of crazy resorts. Vote up the most insane resorts you'd totally visit.

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Everyone has a different idea of what makes the perfect vacation, whether you're looking to get away on your own or with your family in tow. This list of the most important things in a vacation destination takes all the most important things to consider when picking a vacation destination and puts them in one list that can be voted on my other travelers.What are the things you look for first when you're thinking of that perfect vacation? Do you consider the destination with the best climate, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-top-party-cities-of-the-world/places-to-go">best party cities</a>, the vacation spot with the best beaches or the best recreational facilities, or is choosing a city for a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-top-5-vacation-spots-for-parents-traveling-with-children-v1/mcorn310">family friendly vacation</a> your top priority? All these aspects of vacation planning come into play, but it's sometimes hard to say what the best vacations have in common.What are the best cities for the perfect vacation? What are the must-haves for the perfect vacation destination? Vote for your faves and add whatever you think is missing! If the qualities your ideal vacation spot aren't listed, be sure to add them so other travelers can add them to the list of things a vacation spot needs.

Traveling is fun! You get to see new things, eat new foods, talk to new people - or even not talk to anyone at all for a while, if that&#39;s what you want to do. What an adventure! But traveling can also be super stressful, what with all the getting on planes or whatever, living out of a suitcase or duffle bag, spending money on just about every single meal, and maybe even not knowing the local language. That is a lot to think about! The right travel companions can make all of the stress worth it. On the other hand, as the old saying goes, one bad apple can spoil the whole vacation. When you travel with a person, be it friend, family member, or stranger you met at the train station, you will see a whole lot of him or her, from idiosyncrasies to underwear.

Which of these people is the worst to travel with?&nbsp;Is it Tourist-Trap Ted, who really wants to go to Madame Tussauds? Culture-Snob Colleen, who has already been there and to every other wax museum on the planet (but hates them all anyway)? Museum-Loving Melissa, who just needs to see some old paintings hung in frames, stat? Influencer Isabel, who is only there for the Insta and hasn&#39;t lived in the present moment since she got her first cell phone?&nbsp;Or even Plan-Ahead Paolo, who might just vomit all over the floor if you make a single change to today&#39;s carefully-regimented schedule?

A lot of travelling involves eating, so it can be a bummer to be with someone who is picky, cheap, rude, boisterous, or allergic to shellfish, which you happen to love. You also move around a lot when you travel, so you want someone who does things at a pace similar to your own, be it walking, eating dinner, or getting a move on throughout the day. It&#39;s not that a fast or slow walker is necessarily right or wrong - it&#39;s just that one of them might drive you crazy while the other one is just your style. A person who walks at your speed to the same cites, restaurants, and hotels that you like will probably make a better travel companion than one who is constantly making you feel like, &quot;Ugh, I hate you; this was a huge mistake.&quot; Vote up the worst travel buddies that can make you just wish you stayed at home on your couch where everything is free and nobody forgot to bring toothpaste.

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Whether you&#39;re going on vacation or making an obligatory visit to your old Aunt Ida, the traveling to and from places can be stressful enough to ruin the rest of your trip. Between packing nightmares, expensive flights, and anything in between, traveling can turn even the cheeriest person into grouch.

Here are some&nbsp;useful travel hacks that can help you save a ton of money, time, and space and make your travelling experience just a little bit better. Which ones are your favorites? Vote all the travel hacks up that you think are the most helpful for you. &nbsp;

Cyprus

What are the best cruise destinations? Whether you&#39;re thinking warm, tropical and relaxing or hustling, bustling, historical cities, there is truly an idea cruise destination for everyone. The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cruise-lines/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">best cruise lines</a> in the world offer a diverse selection of cruises with various destinations to suit almost anyone&#39;s cruising tastes. This list includes some of the most popular cruise destinations worldwide, so be sure to vote for your favorites (and add any of your favorite destinations that are missing).

Having fun while on a cruise ship is really important, but for many cruisers, it&#39;s all about the destination - not the journey. Which cruise ports are the most popular? That&#39;s easy: anywhere in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, along with several ports in Mexico (both Cancun and Puerto Vallarta). Are these the best destinations when cruising? That depends on what you want.

The more adventurous among us might prefer some more unusual, remove cruise destinations. Examples include cruises to the Galapagos, Antarctica and to Norway, to see the famous fjords. And for those who want to live in the lap of luxury while getting to a destination, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-luxury-cruise-lines/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">best luxury cruise lines</a> are a must when planning a vacation.

For those traveling with young children, destinations on some great <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cruise-ships-for-families/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">cruise ships for families</a> (like Disney&#39;s Dream) might include the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera,&nbsp;and even the Mediterranean.

Honeymooners: Listen up! Some great cruise destinations include some of the most beautiful, favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-honeymoon-destinations" target="_blank">honeymoon locations</a> in the world, including several locations in Hawaii (Maui and Kauai), Fiji and the romantic Italian cities of Venice and Florence.

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Whether traveling a little for pleasure or a lot for business, almost everyone uses luggage, and high quality pieces make all the difference. So what are the best luggage brands? What&#39;s the one luggage brand you will always trust? Some will choose the stylish and expensive pieces from Louis Vuitton while others will stick to the durable and functional pieces from Tumi, Samsonite, Travelpro, Delsey and Tourbach, and new companies like Away Luggage. Which luggage is best? You tell us travelers by making a list and voting for your favorite brands below!

Just like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-jeans-and-denim-brands/fashionbaby" target="_blank">best jean brands</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-boot-brands/fashionbaby" target="_blank">best boots</a>, luggage is something that can be chosen either for looks or for functionality. Celebrities are often photographed by paparazzi at airports and accordingly choose their luggage based on the latest popular styles. Most luggage manufacturers take both form and function into account. Business people and the rest of us non-celebrity travelers will opt for what fits our needs best, from a small carry-on bag to save on the checked-bag fees to that giant suitcase for longer trips.

Whichever we choose, it&#39;s likely that we have a suitcase laying around here somewhere, hopefully from a good manufacturer we respect. Tell us what name brand of luggage is in your closet and why you love it by voting&nbsp;for the best brands!&nbsp;

Romania

Many travelers believe that the best way to experience another country is to explore it alone. These is a list of good countries to travel alone, ranked best to worst. Solo travel allows you to really take in the culture and beauty of a country without the influence of a companion to help shape your experience. When traveling alone you are able to be completely self-indulgent. If you want to spend all day getting lost in a museum you can do it.Which country is the best to travel alone? That depends on your vacation priorities. If you would like to take in great museums and intricate architecture or just sit at a cafe all day sipping on cappuccinos, France would be a great option. The Louvre would be a wonderful museum to explore on your own. You can take your time to fully appreciate each work of art without worrying about someone else's timeline.Australia is another great country to travel alone. You can spend all day learning to surf while enjoying the beach or you can explore the Australian wilderness with a hike through Tasmania. Japan is also a wonderful place to explore by yourself. The nation scores very high on the Global Peace Index ensuring that travelers will feel safe and welcome in this beautiful country.Vote on this list of the best countries to travel alone and share your opinions with solo travelers in the comments section.

Cruise ship vacations don’t seem expensive. Passengers get promised a dream vacation, with lodging, meals, and entertainment included in the bargain -&nbsp;only to discover the real cost when the vacation ends. The rising price starts with&nbsp;the addition&nbsp;of souvenirs and premium dining fees. The&nbsp;other&nbsp;secret cruise ship costs, meanwhile, sneak up on even the most frugal and aware passengers when they receive their final bill.Cruise ships have lost some of their allure over time. As potential passengers learn about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-cruise-ship-crimes/l-zane-pinnock" target="_blank">cruise ship crimes</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cruise-ship-disappearances/juliet-bennett-rylah" target="_blank">cruise ship disappearances</a>, they may be more hesitant to sip that pi&ntilde;a colada while sailing into the sunset. Many employees have even spilled shocking <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cruise-ship-secrets/michelle-nati" target="_blank">cruise secrets</a>&nbsp;(like the&nbsp;mandatory room for dead bodies). And now, you can get the rundown on&nbsp;all the hidden fees of a cruise ship vacation.

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I love traveling but hate spending money. Going on vacation is bittersweet. No work and getting away (sweet). Spending way too much money and coming home broke (bitter). I just recently started using travel deal websites and am obsessed. They save me money in every aspect of traveling - whether it's lodging, transportation, food, or flights. The only downside to them is that there are way too many websites trying to help you save money on your vacation. Help rank your favorite websites and give feedback of your experiences and lets create a general consensus to what travel websites really are the best.Check out more lists like a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/budget-travel-blogs/blog-loblaw">collection of travel blogs for a budget</a>, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-hotel-booking-sites/cameron-quasney">top hotel booking websites</a>, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-airlines-for-domestic-travel-v1/swapnali">which airlines to book with for domestic flights</a>.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-broad-squad-all-female-avengers-line-up-/al_fleming"> </a>

While many&nbsp;regarded mythology as fake, some real mythological places are alive and well along with the legend itself. These are indeed locations that&nbsp;can be visited, inspiring guests to wonder&nbsp;if the tales they&nbsp;heard about them are true.&nbsp;These real places from mythology will give you a glimpse into the world&nbsp;of gods, heroes, and monsters.&nbsp;Besides their fantastical&nbsp;associations with mythology, the places listed here are also&nbsp;worth visiting for either their&nbsp;natural beauty, cultural value, or distinctive features that&nbsp;can’t be found&nbsp;anywhere else on the planet. Vote up the places you need to visit, like, now.

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Going <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-important-things-in-a-vacation-destination/desertrat89">on vacation</a> doesn't always mean going to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beach-destinations-for-a-family-vacation/ranker-travel">a sunny beach somewhere exotic</a> and relaxing on the sand.&nbsp;Many people instead choose to go places with great cultural artifacts&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-tourist-attractions-in-america/ranker-travel">famous tourist attractions</a>. There are thousands of different examples all around the world, but the vast majority of vacationers&nbsp;tend to focus on just the&nbsp;select few that have held something of a monopoly over the public’s imagination for generations.The problem is that many of these destinations are actually pretty overrated and simply don’t live up to the hype. As&nbsp;can often be the case, movies and television shows have glorified particular attractions so that they seem more impressive than they really are. In other instances, an exploitative tourism industry might have spoiled these&nbsp;natural wonders&nbsp;with an over-saturation of merchandise and facilities aiming to siphon off as much money from visitors&nbsp;as possible.What is clear, though,&nbsp;is that there are plenty of overrated travel destinations that you might be tempted to visit, but would be&nbsp;better off avoiding in favor of some other&nbsp;less well-known tourist destinations.

Hotels

What are the must-have hotel amenities you absolutely need? This is a list of the most essential hotel amenities and services, from unlimited hot water to free WiFi. Whether on a vacation or a business trip, hotel amenities make life a little easier when you're away from home. For different types of travel, there are amenities that are more important than other ones. While business travelers might enjoy laundry services, families on vacations might look for recreational services such as a concierge or a swimming pool. These days, most basic amenities are included in all hotel rooms, but <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-video-games-today/ranker-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what's the most</a> important one? Many travelers rank free wireless internet as an essential amenity, with room service being one of the least essential. From flatscreen TVs to luxury bedding and complimentary high-end toiletries, hotels are stepping up their game on the number of hotel amenities that are included when booking at their hotel. Who doesn't enjoy free warm cookies when you walk into your room at night and shower towels shaped into various animals every morning? Even large hotel chains are now offering amenities that used to be reserved for luxury resorts including complimentary bottled water, spa services, fitness centers and valet parking.&nbsp;One thing remains true for many travelers: Anything free is good. Free breakfast, free coffee and free wi-fi are a few of the most essential travel amenities during a hotel stay. Rank up the other top hotel amenities using this list of the best hotel amenities and make sure to add any essential hotel services that might be missing.&nbsp;

Tips

Traveling to a new place can be exciting, and tourism around the world helps bridge the gap between cultures. However, travel isn&#39;t without its risks. There are plenty of shady characters around the world&nbsp;who target and take advantage of tourists.&nbsp;

Knowing how to avoid travel scams is not only a good idea - it can also add to your enjoyment while abroad. Learn a little something about the culture and languages of the places you&#39;re visiting, then&nbsp;follow these steps for a fun and relaxing vacation.

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The best hotel chains are those most popular and favorite hotel brands around regardless of price and star quality. These top hotel brands are visited by millions each year with locations across the United States and abroad. When you're traveling, where do you like to stay? Vote for your favorite hotel brands below! In terms of the <a href="/list/best-luxury-hotel-chains/ranker-travel" target="_blank">best luxury hotel brands</a>, top names like the Four Seasons, the Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont, InterContinental and Westin come to mind. Other high-end favorites such as the Crowne Plaza, Hilton, the Hyatt and Sheraton Hotels are other favorites of those looking for top of the line accommodations on the road. For frugal travelers, there are many <a href="/list/best-budget-hotel-chains/ranker-travel" target="_blank">great budget hotel chains</a> too. Brands like Best Western, Motel 6, Choice Hotels and Residence Inn all provide the basics you'd expect in a hotel room without all the bells and whistles, not to mention steep prices, that come with luxury hotels. So whether you're an occasional traveler on a budget who can settle for a simple Extended Stay America, a middle of the road traveler who likes the classic Holiday Inn or one who will only settle for the best, like offered at the Omni, these best hotel chains surely have something to offer a bit of everyone.

Marriott International

The best luxury hotel chains operate hundreds of hotels around the world and are all known for their lavish amenities, beautiful and spacious guest rooms, and top quality one could expect from a four or five-star hotel. These hotels certainly are not cheap, but for those looking for first-class accommodations, these best luxury hotel chains are just that.With nearly 100 luxury hotels, the Four Seasons has consistently earned top marks in the luxury hotel rankings by trusted travel groups like Zagat and have consistently been rated as the <a href="/list/travel-and-leisure_s-world_s-best-hotels-2011/places-to-go" target="_blank">Travel + Leisure best hotels in the world</a>. Around since 1960, Four Seasons locations around the world are known for their luxury services like spa treatments and fine dining, plus some of the best hotel rooms with scenic views that the world has to offer.But there are many more fabulous luxury hotel chains that give the Four Seasons a good run for their money. The Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Fairmont and Crowne Plaza all have established themselves as top loved <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-luxury-hotel-brands/ranker-shopping?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">luxury hotel brands</a> with hundreds of lavish properties and expensive amenities that welcome everyone from celebrities to business travelers to families who want to enjoy a vacation in a really nice hotel.Quite simply, these are not your <a href="/list/best-budget-hotel-chains/ranker-travel" target="_blank">best budget hotels</a>, they are the best hotels money can buy. They'll cost you a couple hundred (at least) per night, but escaping from normal life into the luxurious surroundings of these high end hotels is nothing short of a great way to spend time away from home.

List of most exciting luxury hotel perks. What are the best luxury hotel perks? This list ranks the top luxury hotel perks, from pet services to silk robes and personal butlers. While staying at a luxury hotel is already a treat by itself, there are many perks and exciting amenities that come with those high-ticket and often exclusive hotels that range from the outrageous to the glamorous.&nbsp;Have a fluffy loved one? Most hotels don't even allow pets but many luxury hotels include pet service as perk of booking at a more expensive hotel. While you're waiting for Fido to get groomed, drop by the reading room for afternoon tea service and catch up on some reading and relaxation at designated areas with complimentary books and entertainment. If the reading room doesn't suit you, go back to your room where now many luxury hotels offer iPads, e-Readers and state-of-the-art technology for free use. Though these are basic luxury hotel perks, what are the most exciting amenities when booking at a luxury hotel? Luxury car service is now among one of the top amenities at the world's top luxury hotels, where you can summon a driver or borrow a Rolls Royce for an afternoon appointment. At night, enjoy an evening at the hotel's fine-dining restaurant and have a celebrity chef cook your dinner.&nbsp;What are the best things about booking at a luxury hotel? Rank up the most luxurious hotel amenity. If your favorite posh hotel perks aren't on the list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-essential-hotel-amenities/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">luxury hotel amenities</a>, make sure to add them.

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This is a ranked list of the best places for hang gliding as voted on by men and women. These places include some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world such as Interlaken, Santa Barbara, and New Zealand are some of the top places to hang glide in the entire world. Whether you are looking for beautiful mountain ranges, gorgeous bodies of water, or luscious greenery, these places offer all the lovely landscapes you could ever wish to glide over. Each place has distinct wind patterns and companies that offer hang gliding tours. This list answers the question, “what are the best places in the world to hang glide?” Those seeking extensive thrills might seek windier environments while first-time hang gliders might look for calmer winds. These ranked places in every part of the world provide &nbsp;accessible hang gliding experience no matter where you live. As traveler looking for the world’s best hang gliding you might ask yourself, “Where are spots for hang gliding?”. Well here we have compiled a list of the very best places for this extreme sport.

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Albuquerque

Albuquerque is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is a high-altitude city and serves as the county seat of Bernalillo County, and it is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 555,417 as of the July 1, 2012, population estimate from the United States Census Bureau, and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. The Albuquerque MSA has a population of 902,797 according to the United States Census Bureau's most recently available estimate for July 1, 2013. Albuquerque is the 59th-largest United States metropolitan area. The Albuquerque MSA population includes the city of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, and forms part of the larger Albuquerque – Santa Fe – Las Vegas combined statistical area, with a total population of 1,163,964 as of the July 1, 2013 Census Bureau estimates. With its population growing bigger over the years, Albuquerque is the fastest growing city in New Mexico.

South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a country located in Southern Africa. It has 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north lie the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; and within it lies Lesotho, an enclave surrounded by South African territory. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, is the world's 25th-most populous nation.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans, based on history; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.

Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east.
For at least 40,000 years before the first British settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians, who spoke languages grouped into roughly 250 language groups.
After the European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades; the continent was explored and an additional five self-governing crown colonies were established.
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia.

Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is the formal name of the governing entity whose geographical location is Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The City of Vancouver was established by a provincial statute on April 6, 1886. The city is governed by a City Council and a Mayor.

Charlestown

Charlestown is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,114 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Hubbard State Forest and the headquarters of the Student Conservation Association.
The primary settlement in town, where 1,152 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the Charlestown census-designated place and is located along New Hampshire Route 12. The town also includes the villages of North Charlestown, South Charlestown and Hemlock Center.

Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The southernmost of the Nordic countries, it is located southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. The Kingdom of Denmark is a sovereign state that comprises Denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean: the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Denmark proper has an area of 43,094 square kilometres, and a population of 5,659,715. The country consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and the Danish archipelago of 443 named islands, of which around 70 are inhabited. The islands are characterised by flat, arable land and sandy coasts, low elevation and a temperate climate.
The unified kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea. Danish rule over the personal Kalmar Union, established in 1397, ended with Swedish secession in 1523. However, Denmark still kept a union over Norway which lasted until its dissolution in 1814. Denmark inherited an expansive colonial empire from this union, of which the Faroe Islands and Greenland are remnants.

Republic of Ireland

Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a sovereign state in western Europe occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, located in the eastern part of the island, whose metropolitan area is home to around a third of the country's 4.6 million inhabitants. The state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. It is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south, Saint George's Channel to the south east, and the Irish Sea to the east. It is a unitary, parliamentary republic with an elected president serving as head of state. The head of government, the Taoiseach, is nominated by the lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann.
The Irish Free State was created in 1922 as a result of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. It effectively became a republic, with an elected president, under the constitution of 1937, in which it was named "Ireland". It was officially declared a republic in 1949. Ireland became a member of the United Nations in December 1955. It joined the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union, in 1973.

New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Polynesians settled New Zealand in 1250–1300 CE and developed a distinctive Māori culture. Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, was the first European to sight New Zealand in 1642. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony.

Paris

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country, it is in the centre of the Île-de-France region, also known as the région parisienne, "Paris Region". The City of Paris has an area of 105.4 square kilometres and a population of 2,273,305 people within its city limits, It has the most populous urban area in the European Union. The Paris Region covers 12,012 square kilometres, and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, or 18.2 percent of the population of France.
Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC by a Celtic people called the Parisii, who gave the city its name. By the 12th century, Paris was the largest city in the western world, a prosperous trading centre, and the home of the University of Paris, one of the first in Europe. In the 18th century, it was the centre stage for the French Revolution, and became an important centre of finance, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts, a position it still retains today.

China

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. The PRC is a single-party state governed by the Chinese Communist Party, with its seat of government in the capital city of Beijing. It exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities, and two mostly self-governing special administrative regions. The PRC also claims the territories governed by the Republic of China, a separate political entity commonly known as Taiwan, as a part of its territory, which includes the island of Taiwan as Taiwan Province, Kinmen and Matsu as a part of Fujian Province and islands the ROC controls in the South China Sea as a part of Hainan Province. These claims are controversial due to the complex political status of Taiwan.
Covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, China is the world's second-largest country by land area, and either the third or fourth-largest by total area, depending on the method of measurement.

Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic is a federal republic located in southeastern South America. Sharing the Southern Cone with its smaller neighbour Chile, it is bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; Brazil to the northeast; Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east; Chile to the west and the Drake Passage to the south. With a mainland area of 2,780,400 km&#178;, Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second-largest in Latin America, and the largest Spanish-speaking one. Argentina claims sovereignty over part of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and the Latin American region. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. It is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, and the only one in the Americas.
Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km. It borders all other South American countries except Ecuador and Chile and occupies 47.3 percent of the continent of South America. Its Amazon River basin includes a vast tropical forest, home to diverse wildlife, a variety of ecological systems, and extensive natural resources spanning numerous protected habitats. This unique environmental heritage makes Brazil one of 17 megadiverse countries, and is the subject of significant global interest and debate regarding deforestation and environmental protection.
Brazil was inhabited by numerous tribal nations prior to the landing of traveler Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500, who claimed the area for Portugal.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a city on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is well known for its expansive skyline, deep natural harbour and extreme population density. The current population of Hong Kong comprises 93.6% ethnic Chinese. A major part of Hong Kong's Cantonese-speaking majority originated from the neighbouring Canton province, from where skilled labour fled after the communist government took over China in 1949 and subsequently purged its population during the 1960s.
After China's defeat in the First Opium War against the British Empire, Hong Kong became a British colony with the perpetual cession of Hong Kong Island, followed by Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. After it was occupied by Japan during the Second World War, the British resumed control until 30 June 1997. As a result of the negotiations between China and Britain, Hong Kong was transferred to the People's Republic of China under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration.

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Whitehorse

Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of Yukon, Canada and the largest city in northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which originates in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse, near Miles Canyon, before the river was dammed. Because of the city's location in the Whitehorse valley, the climate is milder than other comparable northern communities such as Yellowknife. At this latitude winter days are short and summer days have 20 hours of daylight. Whitehorse, as reported by Guinness World Records, is the city with the least air pollution in the world.

McConnellsburg

McConnellsburg is a borough in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,220 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fulton County.

India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Burma and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; in addition, India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism and the abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also helped shape the region's diverse culture.

Kahului

Kahului is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Maui County, on the island of Maui, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Kahului hosts Maui's main airport, deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 26,337 at the 2010 census.
Kahului is the retail center for Maui residents and there are several malls and major stores; other significant groupings of stores are in Lāhainā such as the Lahaina Cannery Mall, the Happy Valley area of Wailuku, Maui Market Place and Maui Mall, which are both also located in Kahului, and The Shops at Wailea in Wailea.
Kahului is not generally considered a tourist destination but does feature the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach County Park, and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
Kahului is served by Kahului Airport, located outside of the CDP.

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Scotsdale

Scotsdale is a village in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 222 at the 2010 census.

Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a parliamentary republic largely located in Western Asia with the portion of Eastern Thrace in Southeastern Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece to the west; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The Mediterranean Sea is to the south; the Aegean Sea to the west; and the Black Sea to the north. The Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles demarcate the boundary between Thrace and Anatolia; they also separate Europe and Asia. Turkey's location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia makes it a country of significant geostrategic importance.
Turkey has been inhabited since the paleolithic age, including various ancient Anatolian civilizations, Aeolian and Ionian Greeks, Thracians, and Persians. After Alexander the Great's conquest, the area was Hellenized, which continued with the Roman rule and the transition into the Byzantine Empire.

Venice

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 117 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture, and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon.
Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. In 2009, there were 270,098 people residing in Venice's comune. Together with Padua and Treviso, the city is included in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area, with a total population of 2,600,000. PATREVE is only a statistical metropolitan area without any degree of autonomy.

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a state park in Pacific City, Oregon, United States. Cape Kiwanda is on the Three Capes Scenic Route, which includes Cape Meares and Cape Lookout. Hiking to the top of Cape Kiwanda allows views of Nestucca Bay to the south and Cape Lookout to the north.
A sea stack, named Chief Kiawanda Rock is located ¹⁄₂ mile southwest of the cape. It is one of three features along the Oregon Coast that are called "Haystack Rock," though the one in Cannon Beach is more widely known.
The cape from the beach in Pacific City, November 2004
View from the trail on Cape Kiwanda
Haystack Rock near Cape Kiwanda
Aerial View of Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Hammondsport Central School District

Hammondsport Central School District is a school district in Hammondsport, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mr. Kyle Bower. The district operates two schools: Hammondsport Junior Senior High School and Glenn Curtiss Elementary School.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western three-eighths of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands, along with Saint Martin, that are shared by two countries. Both by area and population, the Dominican Republic is the second-largest Caribbean nation, with 48,445 square kilometres and nearly 10 million people, one million of which live in the capital city, Santo Domingo.
Christopher Columbus landed on the island in 1492, which the Taíno people had inhabited since the 7th century. It became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas; namely Santo Domingo, the oldest continuously inhabited city and the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World. After three centuries of Spanish rule, with French and Haitian interludes, the country became independent in 1821. The ruler, José Núñez de Cáceres, intended that the Dominican Republic be part of the nation of Gran Colombia, but he was quickly removed by the Haitian government and Dominican slave revolts.

Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is an Arab republic in the Nile Valley of North Africa, bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west and Libya to the northwest. It is the third largest country in Africa. The Nile River divides the country into eastern and western halves. Its predominant religion is Islam.
Sudan was home to numerous ancient civilizations, such as the Kingdom of Kush, Kerma, Nobatia, Alodia, Makuria, Meroë and others, most of which flourished along the Nile River. During the predynastic period Nubia and Nagadan Upper Egypt were identical, simultaneously evolved systems of pharaonic kingship by 3300 BC. By virtue of its proximity to Egypt, the Sudan participated in the wider history of the Near East inasmuch as it was Christianized by the 6th century, and Islamized in the 7th. As a result of Christianization, the Old Nubian language stands as the oldest recorded Nilo-Saharan language.

Naples

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. As of 2014, around 989,845 people live within the city's administrative limits. The Metropolitan City of Naples has a population of 3,128,700. Naples is the 9th-most populous urban area in the European Union with a population of between 3 million and 3.7 million. About 4 million people live in the Naples metropolitan area, one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea.
Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Bronze Age Greek settlements were established in the Naples area in the second millennium BC. A larger colony – initially known as Parthenope, Παρθενόπη – developed on the Island of Megaride around the ninth century BC, at the end of the Greek Dark Ages. The city was refounded as Neápolis in the sixth century BC and became a lynchpin of Magna Graecia, playing a key role in the merging of Greek culture into Roman society and eventually becoming a cultural centre of the Roman Republic.

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