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
Indigenous people inhabited the New World before Columbus's arrival. About 1.5 million American Indians inhabited the continental United States. Different regions had distinct food sources and cultural traditions. Indians used various transportation methods and developed unique house types
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
Belize is located on the northeastern coast of Central America. The country covers 22,970 square kilometres with a population of 397,483 (2022). It borders Mexico, Guatemala, and shares maritime boundaries with Honduras. The country's highest point is Doyle's Delight at 1,124 metres
Spanish is spoken by nearly all Argentine population (over 45 million). English is mandatory in primary schools across the country. Guarani and Quechua have 200,000 and 65,000 speakers respectively. Italian is spoken by over 1.5 million people