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Panama

A bright red cargo ship navigating a lock in the Panama Canal, with rail tracks and tow locomotives guiding it. The lock gates are partially visible, with blue water below and buildings, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background. The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel that transformed global trade.

Kyrgyzstan

Woman and man in traditional dress holding bow and arrows The World Nomad Games celebrate and preserve traditional sports and culture.

Russia | Moscow | Lenin’s Mausoleum

Lenin's embalmed body has been on public display in Moscow for over 100 years.

United States | New York

The orderly layout of New York City's streets makes getting around easy.

Turkey | Cappadocia

Cappadocia's landscapes, history, and culture make it a place like no other.

United States | Montana | Stick Game

Stick Game is a lively Native American contest of chance that honors tradition.

Mexico | Xochimilco

a canal of water is bordered by trees and fields Mexico's Floating Gardens testify to the resourcefulness of farmers in the past.

Mexico | Cholula

The ancient temple in Cholula is the largest pyramid by volume in the world.

El Salvador | Joya de Cerén

Joya de Cerén offers a window into the daily life of a Maya farming community.

Guatemala | Retalhuleu

In Guatemala, children delight in rubber balls that blend play with tradition.

United States | Montana | Bitterroot

Bitterroot harvesting reflects the culture of some Native American tribes.

Mexico | Teotihuacán

The ancient city of Teotihuacán exemplified ingenious urban engineering.

Norway | Svalbard

In the icy Arctic, humans learn to adapt to life among powerful polar bears.

Mexico | Chichén Itzá

Mexico's Chichén Itzá ruins showcase ancient Maya architecture and culture.

France | Paris

a view from the street looking up to the top of the tower The Eiffel Tower is a national icon as well as a masterpiece of engineering.

Colombia | Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest and most biodiverse region.

Colombia | Coffee

The origins of Colombian coffee are a mystery, but the world enjoys its taste.

Colombia | Sombreros Vueltiaos

The hat called a sombrero vueltiao is an important symbol of Colombian culture.

Colombia | Muzo

Emeralds mined in Colombia's mountains adorn the world with costly radiance.

Colombia | Cartagena

Palenqueras are evidence of a culture that has thrived despite the odds.

Colombia | Turmequé

With gunpowder required to play, the national sport of Colombia explodes in fun.

Pakistan | Wagah Border Post

A military ritual happens daily on the border between Pakistan and India.

Argentina | Nordelta

For a wealthy suburb, the capybara population presents perplexing problems.

Cuba

A large number of classic cars from the US shows the resourcefulness of Cubans.
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