Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, sits where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet, creating a unique landscape of waterways, islands, and riverbanks.

Boa Vista is an island in Cape Verde known for its broad sandy landscapes, volcanic terrain, and long Atlantic coastline. It is the easternmost of the Barlavento islands and has a relatively dry climate, with much of its interior covered by open plains, dunes, and rocky ground. Sal Rei, the island’s main town, sits beside a sheltered bay and serves as its principal commercial centre.

The Thar Desert stretches across northwestern India, with its largest Indian expanse lying in Rajasthan and extending toward the borders of Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. It is a dry landscape of sand dunes, gravel plains, rocky ground, thorn scrub, and scattered grasslands rather than an entirely sandy wilderness. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner are among the best-known gateways to the desert, while smaller settlements reveal how people have adapted to scarce water and extreme temperatures. The

One of the few fully walled cities from Roman times, this city is located south of Liverpool. Interesting shops in the town center are on the second level.

Manchester, New Hampshire, is a city where history and modern life intersect along the banks of the Merrimack River. Once a hub for textile mills, the city’s industrial roots are still visible in renovated brick buildings and restored warehouses that now house shops, offices, and restaurants. The riverfront provides scenic walks and public spaces that highlight both the city’s industrial past and its present-day urban life.