USA: One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center, also known as 1WTC or Freedom Tower, is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western hemisphere, and the 6th tallest in the world.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_World_Trade_Center
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Netherlands: Galaxy

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China: West Lake

West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens are artificial islands within the lake. It has influenced poets and painters throughout the Chinese history for its natural beauty and historic relics.

It was made a UNESO World Heritage Site in 2011, described as having "influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries" and reflecting "an idealized fusion between humans and nature".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lake
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Switzerland: Bern

The city of Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland. It is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland.

In 1983, the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bern is ranked among the world's top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010).

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bern
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Australia: Sydney

The Sydney Harbor Bridge is instantly recognizable, spanning the harbor from north to south.

The bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbor that carries rail, vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The view of the bridge, the harbor, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia itself. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
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Germany: 8th International Postcrossing Meeting in Bielefeld

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USA: San Francisco

This aerial view shows the Golden Gate Bridge connecting Marin County on the left to the city.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of the Civil Engineers.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge
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Switzerland: Swiss Postcrossing Meeting in Chur

Chur or Coire is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north, in the northern part of the canton. The city is reputedly the oldest town of Switzerland.

The official language of Chur is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the High Alemannic Swiss German dialect.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chur
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USA: New York City

Here are some interesting facts about New York City:

1) In 1789, NYC became the first capital of the United States. However, this only lasted for one year.

2) It can cost nearly USD 300,000 to operate a hot dong stand around Central Park.

3) New York City is the city with the largest Polish population after Warsaw.

4) Roughly half of the population speaks a language other than English at home.

5) New York City doesn't have any Walmarts.

Source: https://list25.com/25-fascinating-facts-about-new-york-city
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Untied Arab Emirates: Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm is a luxury hotel resort located Palm Jumeirah in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first resort to be built on the island and is themed on the myth of Atlantis but includes distinct Arabian elements.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis,_The_Palm
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Russia: Kizhi Pogost

Kizhi Pogost is a historical site dating from the 17th century on Kizhi Island. The island is located on Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. The pogost is the area inside a fence which includes two large wooden churches and a bell tower. The pogost is famous for its beauty and longevity, despite that it is built exclusively of wood. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites and in 1993 listed as a Russian Cultural Heritage site.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizhi_Pogost
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China: Beijing National Stadium

Beijing National Stadium, officially known as the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is a stadium in Beijing. It was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Stadium
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Taiwan: Jinzaijiao Tiled-Paved Salt Fields (井仔腳瓦盤鹽田)

The Jingzaijiao Tile-paved Salt Fields is a salt field in Beimen District, Tainan, Taiwan.

Originally established in 118 by salt farmers, the field is the oldest salt field in Taiwan. The site was originally a desert. In 1952, the field area was redesigned and the field became the only central-style tiled-paved salt field in Taiwan.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingzaijiao_Tile-paved_Salt_Fields
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USA: Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world's richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park's 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

Source: https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm
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USA: New York City

New York aerial view showing Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges spanning the East River.

The East River is a salt water tidal estuary in New York City. The waterway, which is actually not a river despite its name, connects Upper New York Bay on its south end to Long Island Sound on its north end. It was once known as the Sound River due to its connection to Long Island Sound.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_River
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