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Europe
Statue Louis XIV - La statue Louis XIV et la Chapelle du château de Versailles - Versailles, France

Asia
Bay of Bengal - Bay of Bengal from Himchari Hill, located about 8 km south of Cox's Bazar, picnic spot famous for its waterfalls - Bangladesh

SouthEast Asia
Roundabout - Suoi Cat roundabout at the gate to Phan Thiet city, Vietnam

North America
River - Bromont, sur les rives de la rivière Yamaska, entre Montréal et Sherbrooke, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Central America
Panama Canal - I took this photo in panama. Obviously, this is the panama canal, man-made canal which joins the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

South America
Beath - Urca beach, near the Forte São João, a military base at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain - Praia junto a reduto militar no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

The Caribbean
Sierra Maestra - Die Sierra Maestra (dt.: „Hauptgebirge“) ist ein Gebirgszug im Osten Kubas, westlich der Stadt Santiago de Cuba, südlich der Stadt Bayamo und östlich von Manzanillo, im Süden steil abfallend zum Karibischen Meer. Der Gebirgszug liegt in der ehemaligen Provinz Oriente, in den heutigen Provinzen Granma und Santiago de Cuba. Die höchste Erhebung ist der Pico Turquino (1.974 m ü. NN) an der Grenze der beiden Provinzen Granma und Santiago de Cuba - heute Nationalpark Pico Turquino.

Africa
Chute de Bondabon - La chute de Bondabon, sur le mont le Dixinn, (le chien qui fumee) - Dubréka, north of Conakry, Guinée

Oceania
Clear water - Clear water at Te Waikoropupu Springs or Pupu Springs, located in Golden Bay, South Island of New Zealand

Middle East
Turkeli - Avşa Adası - günbatımı - avşa adasından günbatımı...seyre değer bir güzellik

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Dai Nam sea, Dai Nam Van Hien, Binh Duong province, Vietnam - Dai Nam sea (Biển Đại Nam) is known as the biggest artificial sea in Southeast Asia by 2010 on an area of 21.6 ha and a total water surface area of 2ha and coast of 1.4 km long. The artificial sea has beaches, with artificial waves up to 1.6m high. Dai Nam sea - Dai Nam sea, Dai Nam Van Hien, Binh Duong province, Vietnam - Dai Nam sea (Biển Đại Nam) is known as the biggest artificial sea in Southeast Asia by 2010 on an area of 21.6 ha and a total water surface area of 2ha and coast of 1.4 km long. The artificial sea has beaches, with artificial waves up to 1.6m high.

Covering a distance of 3.8 kilometres, Genting Skyway is South East Asia's longest skyway and, at a maximum speed of 6 metres per second, is also the world's fastest skyway. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort. It was officially opened in 1997 by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohammad. Gohtong Jaya station - Covering a distance of 3.8 kilometres, Genting Skyway is South East Asia's longest skyway and, at a maximum speed of 6 metres per second, is also the world's fastest skyway. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort. It was officially opened in 1997 by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohammad.

Long Bien Bridge (Cầu Long Biên or Cầu sông Cái) is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River. It was originally called Paul Doumer Bridge. It was built in 1903 by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. Before Vietnam's independence in 1954, it was called Doumer Bridge, named after Paul Doumer - The Governor-General of French Indochina and then French president. It was, at that time, one of the longest bridges in Asia with the length of 2,500 m. Red River - Long Bien Bridge (Cầu Long Biên or Cầu sông Cái) is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River. It was originally called Paul Doumer Bridge. It was built in 1903 by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. Before Vietnam's independence in 1954, it was called Doumer Bridge, named after Paul Doumer - The Governor-General of French Indochina and then French president. It was, at that time, one of the longest bridges in Asia with the length of 2,500 m.

From 1942, when drawing the master plan of Da Lat, the architect Lagisquet planned Cu Hill (Đồi Cù) as the two lungs of Da Lat city. After that a Scotland architect planned Cu Hill as a 9-hole golf course, wellknown in the Southest Asia. In 1990s, it was upgraded into 1 18-hole golf course (from a joint venture between the Da Lat Tourist and the Danao Corp. Da Lat Golf Course - From 1942, when drawing the master plan of Da Lat, the architect Lagisquet planned Cu Hill (Đồi Cù) as the two lungs of Da Lat city. After that a Scotland architect planned Cu Hill as a 9-hole golf course, wellknown in the Southest Asia. In 1990s, it was upgraded into 1 18-hole golf course (from a joint venture between the Da Lat Tourist and the Danao Corp.

Dalat Flower Park is situated around the north shore of Xuan Huong Lake, the valley of the Hill Cu. Formerly Da Lat Flower Park called Bich Cau, now an area of the park was extended to 7000 flowers m², with a layout not get too stuffy, the impression came to visit. The flowers and ornamental famous Dalat grown trimmed thoughtful care, scene fresh, rich seasons. Usually hold annual flower festival and a message to call and attract investors to the domestic and foreign development of Da Lat and its suburbs into the center of production, export and flower of the country Southeast Asia. Dalat Flower Park - Dalat Flower Park is situated around the north shore of Xuan Huong Lake, the valley of the Hill Cu. Formerly Da Lat Flower Park called Bich Cau, now an area of the park was extended to 7000 flowers m², with a layout not get too stuffy, the impression came to visit. The flowers and ornamental famous Dalat grown trimmed thoughtful care, scene fresh, rich seasons. Usually hold annual flower festival and a message to call and attract investors to the domestic and foreign development of Da Lat and its suburbs into the center of production, export and flower of the country Southeast Asia.

Besides the Statue of Buddha in Nirvada (with 49m long and 11m high is considered the biggest Buddhist statue in Southeast Asia) is the group of Buddhas on lotus (nhóm tượng Di đà Tam tôn, Tam the Phat) with A Di Đà statue in the middle (7 meters high) and Quán Thế Âm statue on the left and Đại Thế Chí statue on the right (6.5 meters high). The statue was made in 1962 by engineer Trương Định Ý. These statues are in Linh Son Truong Tho and Linh Son Long Doan Pagodas (built in the late 19th century) in Tan Lap village, South Ham Thuan District, Binh Thuan province, Vietnam. Buddhas - Besides the Statue of Buddha in Nirvada (with 49m long and 11m high is considered the biggest Buddhist statue in Southeast Asia) is the group of Buddhas on lotus (nhóm tượng Di đà Tam tôn, Tam the Phat) with A Di Đà statue in the middle (7 meters high) and Quán Thế Âm statue on the left and Đại Thế Chí statue on the right (6.5 meters high). The statue was made in 1962 by engineer Trương Định Ý. These statues are in Linh Son Truong Tho and Linh Son Long Doan Pagodas (built in the late 19th century) in Tan Lap village, South Ham Thuan District, Binh Thuan province, Vietnam.

The Buddhist statue 'Buddha joins into Nirvana' (Phật Thích Ca nhập Niết bàn), or 'The lying Buddha' (Phat nam), 49 meters long, 11 meters high and considered the biggest Buddhist statue in Southeast Asia. It was sculptured in 1963 on Ta Cu Mountain at about 475m to the sea level by engineer Trương Định Ý. It is in the cultural complex including Linh Son Truong Tho and Linh Son Long Doan Pagodas (built in the late 19th century) in Tan Lap village, South Ham Thuan District, Binh Thuan province. Lying Buddha - The Buddhist statue 'Buddha joins into Nirvana' (Phật Thích Ca nhập Niết bàn), or 'The lying Buddha' (Phat nam), 49 meters long, 11 meters high and considered the biggest Buddhist statue in Southeast Asia. It was sculptured in 1963 on Ta Cu Mountain at about 475m to the sea level by engineer Trương Định Ý. It is in the cultural complex including Linh Son Truong Tho and Linh Son Long Doan Pagodas (built in the late 19th century) in Tan Lap village, South Ham Thuan District, Binh Thuan province.

Stupa, Vinh Trang pagoda, My tho city - The facade of Vinh Trang Pagoda contains both Asian and European architecture including elements from the Renaissance period, Romanesque style, French decorative flowers and Japanese enameled tile. According to locals, a monk named Minh Dan and an architect named Huynh Tri Phu traveled to Cambodia prior to building the pagoda for inspiration and eventually combined Khmer architecture with European styles for the pagoda. Stupa - Stupa, Vinh Trang pagoda, My tho city - The facade of Vinh Trang Pagoda contains both Asian and European architecture including elements from the Renaissance period, Romanesque style, French decorative flowers and Japanese enameled tile. According to locals, a monk named Minh Dan and an architect named Huynh Tri Phu traveled to Cambodia prior to building the pagoda for inspiration and eventually combined Khmer architecture with European styles for the pagoda.

Gathering of Four Supernatural Creatures (Tứ linh hội tụ)in Suoi tien park is a site of Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix – symbols of peace and happiness with the head of Gigantic Dragon (over 300 tons in weight and 25 meter high). Meandering along the Fairy Spring, the trunk of this biggest dragon in Southeast Asia is 3 meter wide, 400 meter long, with an aquarium inside. Golden dragon symbolizes the national spirit, the king's power... 400 meter length symbolizes the 4,000 year long history of Vietnamese people. Gathering of Four Supernatural Creatures - Gathering of Four Supernatural Creatures (Tứ linh hội tụ)in Suoi tien park is a site of Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix – symbols of peace and happiness with the head of Gigantic Dragon (over 300 tons in weight and 25 meter high). Meandering along the Fairy Spring, the trunk of this biggest dragon in Southeast Asia is 3 meter wide, 400 meter long, with an aquarium inside. Golden dragon symbolizes the national spirit, the king's power... 400 meter length symbolizes the 4,000 year long history of Vietnamese people.

Kumho Asiana plaza next to SG Notre Dame cathedral (Notre Dame de Saigon), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam HCMC - Kumho Asiana plaza next to SG Notre Dame cathedral (Notre Dame de Saigon), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Kumho Asiana Plaza is located at 39 Lê Duẩn, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City. It is a 300-room hotel, a 270-leasing apartment/office and retail complex building. The Republic of Korea's Kumho group signed an agreement with InterContinental group to assume the management of Asiana Plaza. Kumho Asiana plaza - Kumho Asiana Plaza is located at 39 Lê Duẩn, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City. It is a 300-room hotel, a 270-leasing apartment/office and retail complex building. The Republic of Korea's Kumho group signed an agreement with InterContinental group to assume the management of Asiana Plaza.

On Lang pagoda was founded in the 19th century, it is dedicated to the bodhisattva Quan Âm (Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Guan Yin in Chinese). The pagoda is very popular among both Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists. Most of the inscriptions are in Chinese characters, but some labels have been added in Vietnamese. The spirituality of the pagoda is a mixture of Pure Land Buddhism centered on the figure of Amitabha Buddha, special veneration of the female bodhisattva Quan Am, Taoism, and traditional Chinese religion, the latter including the devotion to Thien Hau (the Lady of the Sea) that is so typical of traditionally seafaring Chinese communities of Fukien, Canton, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Side view - On Lang pagoda was founded in the 19th century, it is dedicated to the bodhisattva Quan Âm (Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Guan Yin in Chinese). The pagoda is very popular among both Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists. Most of the inscriptions are in Chinese characters, but some labels have been added in Vietnamese. The spirituality of the pagoda is a mixture of Pure Land Buddhism centered on the figure of Amitabha Buddha, special veneration of the female bodhisattva Quan Am, Taoism, and traditional Chinese religion, the latter including the devotion to Thien Hau (the Lady of the Sea) that is so typical of traditionally seafaring Chinese communities of Fukien, Canton, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

Tokyo National Museum which hosts a collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, focusing on Japan (including 87 Japanese National Treasure) - Tokyo, Japan National Museum - Tokyo National Museum which hosts a collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, focusing on Japan (including 87 Japanese National Treasure) - Tokyo, Japan

Petrol station in the Gobi Desert (Говь), Mongolia, Asia Petrol station - Petrol station in the Gobi Desert (Говь), Mongolia, Asia

Manchar Lake (Sindhi: منڇر ڍنڍ ) is considered as largest freshwater lake in Asia. Presently it is facing degradation mainly accelerated by mismanagement of water and anthropogenic activities. Manchar Lake, Pakistan. Manchar Lake - Manchar Lake (Sindhi: منڇر ڍنڍ ) is considered as largest freshwater lake in Asia. Presently it is facing degradation mainly accelerated by mismanagement of water and anthropogenic activities. Manchar Lake, Pakistan.

Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Boğaziçi Köprüsü) spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi) in Istanbul, Turkey Euro Asia Bridge - Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Boğaziçi Köprüsü) spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi) in Istanbul, Turkey

Jardim Asiatico in the town of Quinta dos Louridos - near Bombarral, subregion Oeste and district of Leiria, Portugal Jardim Asiatico - Jardim Asiatico in the town of Quinta dos Louridos - near Bombarral, subregion Oeste and district of Leiria, Portugal

Jardim Asiático downtown Quinta dos Louridos - Bombarral - Portugal Jardim Asiatico - Jardim Asiático downtown Quinta dos Louridos - Bombarral - Portugal

Ashgabat Central Bank downtown Ashgabat, capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, Central Asia Ashgabat Central Bank - Ashgabat Central Bank downtown Ashgabat, capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, Central Asia

Heart of Ashgabat, gardens and buildings, capital Turkmenistan, Central Asia Heart of Ashgabat - Heart of Ashgabat, gardens and buildings, capital Turkmenistan, Central Asia

Kind of bull supporting the world, the Great War Memorial downtown Ashgabat (Aşgabat in Turkmen), city of Turkmenistan, Central Asia - between the Kara Kum desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range Great War Memorial - Kind of bull supporting the world, the Great War Memorial downtown Ashgabat (Aşgabat in Turkmen), city of Turkmenistan, Central Asia - between the Kara Kum desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range

The Bosphorus Bridge or First Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Boğaziçi Köprüsü), suspension Bridge build in 1972 spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi), between Ortaköy (European side) and Beylerbeyi (Asian side), looking from Asia side Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge or First Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Boğaziçi Köprüsü), suspension Bridge build in 1972 spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi), between Ortaköy (European side) and Beylerbeyi (Asian side), looking from Asia side

Beach with palms in Sri Lanka (Tamil: இலங்கை), island nation in South Asia Beach - Beach with palms in Sri Lanka (Tamil: இலங்கை), island nation in South Asia

View from Anji Bridge with Jiao River, Zhaoxian, China, Asia View from Anji Bridge - View from Anji Bridge with Jiao River, Zhaoxian, China, Asia

Yanquan temple, Yiliang, China, Asia Yanquan - Yanquan temple, Yiliang, China, Asia

Bus station entrance, Gaoqiao, Xi Shan, China, Asia Gaoqiao station - Bus station entrance, Gaoqiao, Xi Shan, China, Asia

Masjid Negara (one of South Asia's largest mosques) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Masjid Negara - Masjid Negara (one of South Asia's largest mosques) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia