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3 days ago · This is a list of countries and territories by the United Nations geoscheme, including 193 UN member states, two UN observer states (the Holy See and the State of Palestine), two states in free association with New Zealand (the Cook Islands and Niue), and 49 non-sovereign dependencies or territories, as well as Western Sahara (a disputed ...
2 days ago · North America’s only land connection is to South America at the narrow Isthmus of Panama. Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska, rising 20,310 feet (6,190 metres) above sea level, is the continent’s highest point, and Death Valley in California, at 282 feet (86 metres) below sea level, is its lowest.
1 day ago · China is a country of East Asia. It is the largest of all Asian countries and has one of the largest populations of any country in the world. Occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, it covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth. Learn more about China, including its history and culture.
5 days ago · From serene gardens that burst into a riot of cherry blossoms in spring to historic districts where time seems to stand still, Tokyo is a treasure trove of picturesque spots waiting to be discovered. For those with a penchant for the extraordinary, Tokyo promises an adventure like no other.
1 day ago · Known as the gateway to the Northern Territory’s epic outback, your Alice adventure will be sure to leave an imprint of the very best kind. Nestled in the heart of Australia’s ochre outback is Alice Springs.
4 days ago · Territories are marked with urine and feces, and it is believed that howling may serve to indicate occupancy of a territory. The size of coyote territories varies among habitats and also depends on its abundance of prey. Most territories, however, range from 10 to 40 square km (4 to 15 square miles).
1 day ago · The United States has 50 states and 5 territories that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state or territorial government. [1] The sole federal district, the District of Columbia, elects a mayor to oversee their government in a similar manner.
