Curaçao is a separate country and island within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, approximately 65 km north of Venezuela. Curaçao's capital is Willemstad. Together with Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao forms part of the ABC Islands. Together, Curaçao, Aruba and other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often referred to as the Dutch Caribbean. It is the largest of the ABC Islands in terms of both area and…
Bonaire in the southern Caribbean is a special municipality in the Netherlands. It is one of three special municipalities; the others are Sint Eustatius and Saba. The capital is Kralendijk, on the island's west coast. Together with Aruba and Curaçao, they form the so-called ABC islands, about 80 km north of Venezuela. The island is small and has a land area of…
Belize in Central America has a coastline on the Caribbean Sea to the east and is the second smallest country in Central America, the least populated and the least densely populated country. The capital of Belize is Belmopan, and the country's largest city is Belize City. It is the only Central American country where English is the official language. In 1996, Belize Barrier Reef, one of the Western…
Mexico, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, is the thirteenth largest country in the world by land area and the tenth most populous country in the world. Mexico City is the capital and largest city and ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Mexico's highest mountain is located on the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt that crosses…
When we say French Polynesia Tahiti, you probably, like many others, immediately think of small picturesque islands scattered in a crystal clear sea. That this is where you get exotic drinks and have a life in paradise. The islands shine green like emeralds and are surrounded by white beaches. In the middle of the islands sway palm trees and are surrounded by…
Chuuk Lagoon, formerly Truk Atoll, is an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean and is part of Chuuk State in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The land consists of a protective reef, 225 kilometres (140 mi) around, enclosing a natural harbour and lagoon with an area of 2,130 km2 (8,500 sq mi). Chuuk has a total land area of 93 square kilometres (36 sq mi) and a…
Yap is located in the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The capital of Yap is Colonia. In 1986, Yap, along with the islands of Truk, Kosrae, and Pohnpei, formed the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Yap is known for its stone money, known as Rai. They are large, doughnut-shaped, carved discs of (usually) calcite. They can be up to 4 meters in diameter…
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent and is a megadiverse country. The country's size gives it a variety of landscapes and climates. Australia consists of the mainland Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, many smaller offshore islands and the remote offshore territories of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos…
Discover Boutique Beach in the Maldives. Alongside the luxurious Tripst islands, something exciting has emerged in recent years. On the locally populated small islands, family-run guesthouses, small restaurants and simpler businesses have opened that welcome travelers who want to discover a different side of the island kingdom. Experiences for travelers who are curious to see “the real…
Thailand borders the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Bangkok is the country's vibrant capital and largest city, a popular tourist destination that many stop over during their travels. Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world by area and one of the world's 20 most populous countries. In the northern parts of Thailand lies the highest point, Doi Inthanon, which is 2…
