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.

Kuna Yala, officially known as Guna Yala, is an Indigenous comarca along Panama's Caribbean coast, extending from the province of Colón toward the border with Colombia. Its best-known feature is the Guna Yala archipelago, made up of hundreds of small islands and islets surrounded by coral reefs and clear Caribbean waters. Many islands are low and covered with coconut palms, while others are uninhabited.

Arachova is a mountain town on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus in central Greece, known for its stone houses, narrow streets, and elevated position above the surrounding valleys. The town rises steeply along the mountainside, with traditional buildings, small squares, and stairways connecting different levels.

Horton Plains National Park is a high-altitude protected area in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, covering a landscape of grasslands, cloud forest, marshes, and rocky slopes. Located near Nuwara Eliya, the park sits at elevations above 2,000 metres, giving it a cool and often misty climate. Its open plateaus contrast with dense patches of montane forest, while streams and small waterfalls drain the high ground.

Willow is a small community in Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Valley, located along the George Parks Highway between Anchorage and Denali National Park. Forests, lakes, rivers, and views toward the Talkeetna Mountains shape the area’s setting. Willow is particularly associated with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, whose ceremonial and competitive events bring attention to the community each winter. Its rural surroundings also make it a base for fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and winter recreati