Iceland's volcanoes, hot springs and glaciers create spectacular natural beauty. Erg Chebbi's golden Sahara dunes rise up to 300 metres tall. Paradise Bay in Antarctica offers pristine icebergs and wildlife viewing. Victoria Falls spans borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Danakil Depression in Ethiopia features unique salt formations and hot springs
Switzerland leads with 16,000 square miles of glaciers and neutrality. Japan ranks second with 126 million people and urban lifestyle. United States ranks third as dominant economic and military power. Canada ranks fourth with 35.5 million residents near US border. Australia ranks fifth with 40,000-year-old indigenous history
English is spoken by over 1.35 billion people worldwide. Only 360 million people speak English as their native language. English is official in 67 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities
Latvia leads with 13.19L per capita alcohol consumption. Moldova follows at 12.85L, Germany at 12.79L, Lithuania at 12.78L. Ireland, Spain, and Romania complete top ten at 12.75L-12.34L
Conical sun hat used in multiple Asian countries. Kept on head with chin strap or inner headband. Used for sun and rain protection. Can be used as evaporative cooling device
Mainland Southeast Asia includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Peninsular Malaysia. Area lies east of Indian subcontinent and south of Mainland China. Term Indochina coined in early 19th century emphasizing Indian and Chinese influence. Area projects southward from Asian continent with three major river systems