Lau Islands Fiji - Images n Detail

Lau Islands Fiji - Images n Detail

The Lau Islands of Fiji are situated in the southern Pacific Ocean just east of the Koro Sea. The Lau Group covers a land area of 188 square miles and had a population of 10,683 at the most recent census in 2007.

Lencois Maranhenses National Park Brazil

Lencois Maranhenses National Park Brazil

The Lencois Maranhenses National Park Brazil is located in Maranhao state, in northeastern Brazil, just east of the Baja de Sao Jose. It is an area of low, flat, occasionally flooded land, overlaid with large, discrete sand dunes. It encompasses roughly 1500 square kilometers, and despite abundant rain, supports almost no vegetation. The park was created on June 2, 1981. It was featured in the Brazilian film The House of Sand. Most recently, it was featured in the song "Kadhal Anukkal" from the Indian film, Enthiran.

Ban Gioc Detian Waterfalls China

Ban Gioc Detian Waterfalls China

Ban Gioc Detian Falls are two waterfalls on the Quay Son River, in Chinese Guichun River, located in the Karst hills of Daxin. During the summer rains the two waterfalls may join together. The waterfall drops 30 m (98 ft). It is separated into three falls by rocks and trees, and the thundering effect of the water hitting the cliffs can be heard from afar.

It is currently the 4th largest waterfall along a national border, after Iguazu Falls, Victoria Falls, and Niagara Falls. Rediscovered only recently, it has many species of endemic plants, found only in the gorge, and in the past was used as a hideout by local bandits, whose treasure is occasionally still found in the cliff-side caves.

Xian Ancient City Wall China

Xian City Wall China


The Xian City Wall dividing the ancient city of Xian into the inner part and the outer part. The Xian City Wall measured 13.74 kilometres in length, 12–16 metres in thickness at the base. The area within the wall was roughly 36 square kilometres.

The city wall is massive tall, long and thick. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city itself is neatly arranged along the city wall.