Called "La Metropolis del Sol Naciente" (The City that guards the Sun of the Caribbean), Fajardo was founded in 1772 as Santiago de Fajardo. Fajardo's perfect beaches are bounded by calm, clear water ideal for snorkeling, Seven Seas Beach, offers plentiful water sports facilities, offshore points for sailing, snorkeling and plenty of scuba diving.
Chugach National Forest covers a vast area of south-central Alaska, stretching from the Kenai Peninsula across Prince William Sound and into the Copper River region. It is one of the largest national forests in the United States and contains a varied landscape of mountains, glaciers, coastal fjords, rivers, wetlands, and dense spruce and hemlock forests.
Burundi, a small country tucked along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, offers travelers a deeply authentic experience that few destinations can match. Known as the “Heart of Africa” due to its location, Burundi is home to dramatic landscapes, from rolling hills and volcanic mountains to wide plains and ancient forests. One of its most remarkable natural features is the southern tip of the Nile River, which begins near Rutovu.
Comoros, independent state comprising a group of islands located at the northern entrance of the Mozambique Channel, between the African mainland and the island of Madagascar. Officially called the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros, the archipelago includes four major islands: Grande Comore (Njazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Mayotte. Sovereignty of Mayotte is claimed by the government of the republic; the island, however, remains a dependency of France. The republic (including Mayotte) has an area of 2236 sq. km (863 sq. mi.).
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Mayotte
Mayotte, a French overseas department nestled in the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and mainland Africa, offers travelers a window into a lesser-known island culture shaped by Swahili, Malagasy, and French influences. Unlike its neighbors in the Comoros archipelago, Mayotte remains part of France, giving it a unique blend of European infrastructure and Indian Ocean traditions.