Mishima is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, located at the northern end of the Izu Peninsula near the foot of Mount Fuji. The city is closely connected with the abundant spring water that flows from the mountain through its urban landscape. Rivers, canals, ponds, and walking paths give Mishima a distinctive relationship with water, while its location provides access to both the Izu Peninsula and the Mount Fuji area.
Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is a shallow salt lake near the Atlantic coast, north of Dakar. Its water is separated from the ocean by a narrow belt of dunes, creating a landscape of pale sand, salt flats, and low scrub. The lake is best known for its high salt concentration, which can produce pink, reddish, or mauve tones under particular conditions of sunlight and water chemistry. Its appearance changes with weather and light rather than remaining one fixed color.
The continent lying mainly within the Antarctic Cirle with the South Pole approximately at its center. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, signed by 12 countries prohibits military activities and promotes the exchange of scientific information.
Karakul Lake is a high-altitude lake in eastern Tajikistan, situated in the Pamir Mountains near the village of Karakul. The lake lies at roughly 3,900 meters above sea level within a broad, treeless landscape of rocky plains and high mountain ranges. Its name means “Black Lake” in Turkic, although its water can appear deep blue, green, or turquoise depending on the light. Karakul is the largest lake by surface area in the Pamirs and is part of the wider Tajik National Park.
The region of Lapland, Finland, is a dream come true for travelers in search of a real winter wonderland. The area has long been associated with Father Christmas, reindeer and a dense, snow-covered wilderness.