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The Russian area covering over 6 563 737 mi² constitutes approximately 1/6 of the Earth’s surface. In terms of population, Russia is only 6th. Interestingly, almost 80% of the country’s population lives in the European part, which in turn accounts for only 25% of the country.
The Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, the United States, is the longest cave formation in the world. It is about 348 mi long.
The Sudan has more pyramids than any other country. There are about 223 pyramids on its territory, located in the cities of Al Kurru, Nuri, Gebel Barkal and Meroe. They have steep sides and a height from 66 ft to 98 ft. For comparison, the number of pyramids in Egypt is about 110.
In Thailand, touching someone’s head (including children) is not accepted and may meet with a negative reaction. The head, as the most important point of the human body, is a kind of temple in Thai tradition and deserves the highest respect.
Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been a European colony. The term “Thai” means free, and Thailand is a “country of free people.”
Best time to visit
A guide on seasons around the world.
Europe
Cradle of Western civilization
Germany, United Kingdom, Italy
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, Dominican Republic, Cuba
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 April?
Travel Navigator: 138 countries worth visiting in April.
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.
Explore country
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.