Kalmar Union, combination of the crowns of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, effected at Kalmar, Sweden, by Margaret I in 1397. Because all three crowns were elective, the union could not be maintained by inheritance. Margaret's successors controlled Sweden intermittently until Gustavus I of Sweden dissolved the union (1523). Norway became independent in 1814.

Marina del Rey is a coastal community in Los Angeles County, California, centered on one of the largest artificial small-craft harbors in North America. Located beside Santa Monica Bay, the area combines a network of marina basins with residential buildings, restaurants, parks, and waterfront paths. Its position between Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean makes it closely connected to the wider Southern California coastline.

Nosy Komba is a small volcanic island in northwestern Madagascar, located between the larger island of Nosy Be and the mainland. Its slopes rise from the sea and are covered with tropical vegetation, while the coastline includes sandy coves, rocky shores, and clear waters. The island has no large urban center, and villages are spread along the coast and lower hillsides. Forested interiors provide habitat for Madagascar's distinctive wildlife, while offshore waters contain coral reefs and marine

Sekondi-Takoradi, often referred to as the Western Region's commercial hub, is a dynamic urban area brimming with both historical charm and modern vibrancy. The twin cities, Sekondi and Takoradi, offer a unique blend of traditional culture and contemporary development.

Skoura is an oasis town in southern Morocco, set between Ouarzazate and the Dadès Valley. Its defining feature is a broad palm grove where date palms, olive trees, fruit gardens, and traditional earthen buildings grow together. Unlike the dry terrain surrounding it, the oasis has a cultivated landscape supported by local irrigation systems. Skoura is particularly known for its concentration of kasbahs, including tall fortified residences built from rammed earth.