Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a city of striking contrasts where centuries-old traditions meet rapid modern growth. Known as the “City of Rickshaws,” it is famous for its vibrant street life, colorful cycle rickshaws, and markets that seem to run around the clock.

Ancient port and ship building center north of Edinburgh, it is now an important industrial center for Scotland.

The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, and the total area equals 366,253 square miles. This province has a truly diverse climate: everything from majestic mountains to sparse deserts to rugged coastlines can be found here.

Wiesbaden is located in west central Germany at the southern foot of the Taunus Mountains, on the Rhine River, near Frankfurt. It is popular for its 26 hot mineral springs and mild climate and tourism is vital to the local economy. Wiesbaden is a cultural center; places of interest are the former royal and ducal residences; the Kurhaus with its casino and its concert halls; the Colonnade, remnants of a Roman wall known as the Heidenmauer ("heathens' wall"); and the Hessian State Theater.

Located in northwest Greece, it is the home of the Ioannina Museam with many old artifacts on display.