In the Penticton area of central British Columbia, it is known for its winter sports.

Set on the Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, is a major Dalmatia historical center and a tourism magnet. Walk ancient streets, see Roman ruins and enjoy white-sand beaches.

Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State in north-central Nigeria, positioned within an agricultural region between the Benue River basin and the uplands farther north.

Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s most storied cities, famed for its role as a crossroads of culture, science, and trade along the Silk Road. The heart of the city is the Registan, a grand square framed by three ornate madrasas decorated with vivid mosaics, intricate tilework, and soaring arches.

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps, rising within the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Italy. Its summit reaches roughly 4,805 meters and is surrounded by glaciers, snowfields, rocky ridges, and some of the highest peaks in Western Europe. The mountain dominates views from Chamonix in France and Courmayeur in Italy, while the surrounding massif forms a major alpine landscape for mountaineering, hiking, skiing, and scientific study.