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Fiji, an archipelago of volcanic islands located in the alluring South Pacific, is renowned for its pristine beaches, lush tropical woods, and friendly, hospitable culture. Fiji is country rich in tradition and natural beauty because of its long history of Polynesian and Melanesian habitation and the islands' rich heritage. Fiji offers a seamless fusion of magnificent scenery and lively cities, from its rocky topography to its dynamic urban centres. Physical Features A collection of volcanic islands in the South Pacific, Fiji is located 1, 770 km (1, 100 mi) north of New Zealand and 4, 450 km ... Read More

Ethiopia is a landlocked nation on the Horn of Africa. The nation is fairly small, with identical north-south and east-west proportions, and it entirely falls inside the tropical latitudes. The nation's capital, Addis Abeba (literally, "New Flower"), is almost in the middle of the continent. The Horn of Africa's largest and densestly populated nation is Ethiopia. Ethiopia lost access to the Red Sea after Eritrea, a former province, seceded in 1993. Ethiopia is among the oldest nations in the world, and over the course of its millennia-long history, its territorial size has changed. Physical Features The Ethiopian Highlands, ... Read More

Egypt's geographical location lies between two continents: North Africa and Southwest Asia. Egypt has access to the Red Sea, River Nile, and Mediterranean Sea coasts. The "alib Triangle" along the Red Sea and "Bir Awl" further inland are two sites along Egypt's border with Sudan that are noteworthy because they are the subject of conflicting claims by the two nations (see Researcher's Note). The Nile dominates Egypt's topography. The Western Desert, which stretches from the river to the Libyan border, and the Eastern Desert, which reaches the Suez Canal, the Gulf of Suez, and the Red Sea, are ... Read More

Central Africa is the home of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, as it is officially known, is a landlocked nation with a 25-mile (40-km) Atlantic Ocean coastline. Only Algeria is larger than it; it is the second-largest nation on the continent. On the Congo River is where Kinshasa, the capital, is situated. It is the largest city in central Africa and the official administrative, financial, and cultural hub of the nation. The capital is given in parentheses to distinguish the nation from the other Congo republic, which is formally known ... Read More

Cyprus is a country on an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the 80th largest island in the world by area and the third largest island in the Mediterranean, behind the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia. However, although being south of the Anatolia peninsula, it is a part of the Cyprus arc. Cyprus is located in the Middle East's West Asia. Physical Features Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean Basin, 150 miles north of the Nile Delta, 44 miles south of Turkey, and 64 miles west of Syria. Its advantageous location at the intersection of ... Read More

The lovely and interesting island that dominates the Mediterranean Sea. Crete, the biggest and most populous island in Greece, is rich in culture, history, and magnificent scenery. Crete has been a melting pot of civilizations for more than 6, 000 years due to its advantageous location at the intersection of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Crete is a land of contrasts with a land size of about 8, 300 square kilometres. Every part of the island has a special beauty, from its rough mountain ranges and verdant valleys to its breath-taking canyons and unspoiled beaches. The island's history is ... Read More

It belongs to one of France's 18 regions. It is located immediately north of the Italian island of Sardinia, which is the nearest land mass to it, and southeast of the French mainland. It is also located west of the Italian peninsula. Two-thirds of the island is made up of a single mountain range. The island is a part of France's territory. Ajaccio is the regional capital. From 1284 to 1755, Corsica was governed by the Republic of Genoa before it broke away to create its own Italian-speaking Republic. After Mayotte and French Guiana, Corsica has the third-lowest ... Read More

The Canadian Arctic Archipelago's Banks Island is the westernmost island. It is the fourth largest island in the archipelago and is situated in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The Prince of Wales Strait divides the island from Victoria Island, its neighbour to the east, while the Amundsen Gulf, to the south, divides it from the continental mainland. To the west of the island is the Beaufort Sea. The island is divided from Prince Patrick Island and Melville Island to the northeast by McClure Strait. The Inuvialuit hamlet of Sachs Harbour on the island's southwest coast ... Read More

Bali, a captivating Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda archipelago, is a tropical paradise renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. It has spectacular mountains, lush woods, and alluring coral reefs and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Java Sea, and Bali Sea. Bali draws tourists looking for beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and traditional dance performances due to its year-round favourable climate. The island's singular combination of natural beauty, diverse flora, and historic history continues to captivate visitors from all over the world, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an extraordinary and immersive experience. Physical ... Read More

The Atlantic Ocean is a body of salt water that makes up about one-fifth of the Earth's surface. It divides North and South America from Europe and Africa in the east. Greek mythology gave the ocean its name, which translates to "Sea of Atlas." Compared to the Pacific Ocean, it is little bit smaller. In general, the Atlantic is S-shaped and quite small for its length. Physical Features With a surface area of roughly 85, 133, 000 km2 (32, 870, 000 sq. mi), the Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the five oceans that make up the Earth. ... Read More