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The name Canary Islands does not come from birds, but from the Latin “canis” (dog). In the days of ancient Rome, the islands were inhabited by huge numbers of wild dogs.
The Chinese city of Chengdu is home to the largest free-standing building in the world – The New Century Global Center. It is a huge shopping and entertainment complex with an area of 18 298 648 ft², which is as much as 238 football fields.
The pyramid in Cholula, Mexico is the largest pyramid in the world in terms of volume. Its base is 1312 ft by 1312 ft and its height is 177 ft. The volume of the pyramid is almost 40% larger than the pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.
Although it is hard to believe, 2/3 of Africa is located in the northern hemisphere.
India has a very well developed railroad network with a total length of about 40389 mi. Every day, it is used by more than 20 million passengers and carries about 2.8 million tons of goods.
Best time to visit
A guide on seasons around the world.
Europe
Cradle of Western civilization
Germany, United Kingdom, France
Africa
Colorful world of nature
South Africa, Egypt, Morocco
Middle East
World of Islam
Israel, Iran, United Arab Emirates
Asia
Continent of diversity
India, Japan, Russia
Australia & Oceania
Surrounded by seas and oceans
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
North America
Land of national parks
United States, Canada, Mexico
Caribbean
Paradise islands
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic
South and Central America
Traces of lost civilizations
Brazil, Argentina, Chile
Polar regions
Land of snow and ice
Greenland, Antarctica, Arctic
Where to go in November?
Travel Navigator: 81 countries worth visiting in November.
Countries and territories around the world worth visiting. Don't know where to go on your next vacation? No problem. Our travel navigator will help you make a good decision based on your preferences and guidelines.
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Check the cost of travel and services on site, what to see by browsing through many of the attractions described, when to go, taking into account the tourist season and travel safety. Find out more about holidays by browsing the calendar of public holidays and various events.
World's Most Beautiful Cities
Do you dream of far-off adventures? Come explore the most captivating cities on our planet. Here are our top picks for the most beautiful and inspiring destinations.
Top Tourist Attractions
Embark on an adventure filled with picturesque landscapes, fascinating architectural monuments, and unique cultural treasures.
Traveler's Essential
Regardless of whether you are going on vacation in Europe or planning a trip to another continent, it is worth reading a collection of useful information that will help plan your trip.
Travel safety
Find out if travel to the country you are planning to visit is safe. See interactive travel risk map for countries and territories of the world and read more about security threats at selected location.
Tourist season
If you are wondering about where to travel in a particular time of the year, check out Interactive Tourist Season Map and you will surely find a perfect destination for your next trip.
With or without a visa?
Check the Visa Requirements Map & Passport Power Rank to see which countries you can visit without a tourist visa and where a visa is required, plus how powerful your passport is.
How big countries are?
An overview of countries and their dependencies ranked by surface area. See also area comparison tool to compare any pair of countries, islands or continents.