Rio Grande do Norte (lit. "Great Northern River", in reference to the mouth of the Potenji River, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɦi.u ˈɡɾɐ̃di du ˈnɔhti̥]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal. It is the land of the folklorist Luís da Câmara Cascudo and, according to NASA, it has the purest air in the Americas. Its 410 km (254 mi) of sand, much sun, coconut palms and lagoons are responsible for the fame of beaches. Rocas Atoll, the only such feature in the Atlantic Ocean, is part of the state. The main economic activity is tourism, followed by the extraction of petroleum (the second largest producer in the country), agriculture, fruit growing and extraction of minerals, including considerable production of seasalt, among other economic activities. The state is famous for having many popular attractions such as the Maior cajueiro do mundo (world's largest cashew tree), the dunes and the dromedaries of Genipabu, the famous beaches of Ponta Negra, Maracajaú and Pipa's paradise, the Carnatal the largest off-season carnival in Brazil, the Forte dos Reis Magos is a sixteenth-century fortress, the hills and mountains of Martins, the Natal Dunes State Park the second largest urban park in the country, and several other attractions. The state is also closest to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, or Youyang County for short(simplified Chinese: 酉阳土家族苗族自治县; traditional Chinese: 酉陽土家族苗族自治縣; pinyin: YǒuYáng Tǔjiāzú Miáozú Zìzhìxiàn) is located in southeastern Chongqing Municipality, China.
Discover the best top things to do in Charente-Maritime, France including Ermitage Saint-Martial, Amphitheatre de Saintes, Dolmen Pierre Levee et le Gras du Chien, Dolmen de Pierre Folle, Ruines Romaines de Thenac.
Shigatse, officially known as Xigazê (Chinese: 日喀则; pinyin: Rìkāzé Nepali: सिगात्से), is a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, with an area of 182,000 km (70,271 sq mi). It is located within the historical Tsang province of Tibet.
Discover the best top things to do in Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina including Begovina, Stari grad, Mlinice na Bregavi, Sahat kula, Sultan Selim Mosque, Hadzi-Alije Hadzisalihovica dzamija, Turkovica kula, Podgradska cuprija, Musafirhana, Naksibendijska Tekija Stolac.
Southend-on-Sea (/ˈsaʊθɛnd ɒn ˈsiː/ ( listen)), commonly referred to as simply Southend, is a town and wider unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north of the town centre.
Discover the best top things to do in Baiona, Spain including Pozo de la Aguada, Fortaleza de Monterreal, Puerto Deportivo de Baiona, Paseo de Alfonso IX, Virgen de la roca, Bateria J4 de Cabo Silleiro.
Pula is situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula and is the area's largest city. Located beneath seven hills and with views of the Adriatic, Pula's unspoiled natural surroundings are magical. Known for its mild climate and tame, beautiful sea, Pula also has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing and shipbuilding. It is also home to many ancient Roman buildings, including the well-preserved, magnificent amphitheater.
Fordingbridge is a town and civil parish with a population of 6,000 on the River Avon in the New Forest District of Hampshire, England, near to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and on the edge of the New Forest. It is 81 miles (130 km) southwest of London, and 10 miles (16 km) south of the city of Salisbury. Fordingbridge is a former market town. The Avon Valley Path passes through the town.
Discover the best top things to do in Alcaraz, Spain including Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad, Plaza Mayor, Granja Escuela Atalaya de Alcaraz, Santuario de la Virgen de Cortes, Restos del Acueducto de Alcaraz, Portada del Alhori.
Heusden ([ˈɦøːzdə(n)] ( listen)) is a municipality and a town in the South of the Netherlands. It is located between the towns Waalwijk and 's-Hertogenbosch. The municipality of Heusden, including Herpt, Heesbeen, Hedikhuizen, Doeveren, and Oudheusden, merged with Drunen and Vlijmen in 1997, giving the municipality its current form.
Discover the best top things to do in Shirak Province, Armenia including Zorakert Mosque, Muslim Cemetery, Black Fortress, Gyumri Main Square, Horom Citadel, Church of the Holy Saviour, Mother Armenia, Gusanagyugh Fortress, Gyumri Railway Station.
Discover the best top things to do in Tavush Province, Armenia including Makaravank Monastery, Haghartsin Monastery, Monument to the Heroes of the Film Mimino, Great Patriotic War Memorial, Kirants Monastery, Goshavank Monastery, Matosavank Monastery, Kaptavank Monastery, Saint Sargis Chapel, Nor Varagavank Monastery.
North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Romania, Romania including Transfagarasan Highway, Tiriac Collection, Peles Castle, Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower), Bucegi Mountains, Vidraru Dam, Crucea Caraiman, Manastirea Caraiman, Pitesti Prison Memorial, Cantacuzino Castle.
Discover the best top things to do in Paulhan, France including Miel Rouquette, L'ermitage Saint-Jean-de-Vareilhes, Le moulin des Laures, Eglise Notre-Dame des Vertus, Eglise Sainte-Croix.
One of Taiwan's oldest cities and the former capital, Tainan is a modern city of commerce and trade, history and culture. It is also a religious center, with more than a thousand temples (including Taiwan’s first Confucian temple) plus frequent festivals and parades. Visit Guohua Street to sample Taiwanese specialties and local markets. Discover Taiwan’s people and past at The National Museum of History. Chimei Museum includes beautiful gardens and a private collection of art and musical instruments.
Discover the best top things to do in Montereale Valcellina, Italy including Chiesetta ( Oratorio ) Di San Rocco, Chiesa Di San Leonardo, Piazzale San Floriano, Area dell'acquedotto di Montereale Valcellina, Casera Rupeit.
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