[Indonesia] Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh)

Green Canyon tourist spot located in the village Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, about 31 km from Pangandaran. The name was introduced by Green Canyon tourists from France. Greenish color of river water may be the reason this place called Green Canyon. While the previous name, Cukang Taneuh means land bridge because of the bridge with a width of 3 meters and 40 meters long reach that connects the village with the Village Batukaras Kertayasa.

[Pakistan] Saiful Muluk Lake

The Guardian ranked Saiful Muluk Lake as the 5th Best Tourist Destination in Pakistan. A children's story called Saiful Muluk, composed by the acclaimed sufi writer Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is fraternized with the pond. It is the story of sovereign of Persia who became hopelessly enamored with a pixie princess at the pond.

[New Zealand] Sutherland Falls

Sutherland Falls additionally vies with Browne Falls as well as Bluff Falls for the title of tallest waterfall in New Zealand. Relying on your definition of a waterfall, some folks (for example the creators of the World Waterfall Database) could express that both Browne and Bluff trumps Sutherland in stature. It is possible that method, there's no denying that its Sutherland this is the most obviously astounding as it holds the steepest incline and the most unbelievably fulfilling shape.

[Cyprus] Khirokitia

Khirokitia is an archaeological site on the island of Cyprus dating from the Neolithic age. It has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1998. The site is known as one of the most important and best preserved prehistoric sites of the eastern Mediterranean. Much of its importance lies in the evidence of an organised functional society in the form of a collective settlement, with surrounding fortifications for communal protection.

[Iceland] Dettifoss

Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe. It is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects water from a large area in Northeast Iceland. The falls are 100 m wide and have a drop of 45 m down to the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. It is the largest waterfall in Europe in terms of volume discharge, having an average water flow of 193 m3/s.

[Finland] Astuvansalmi

The Astuvansalmi, rock paintings, are located in Ristiina, Southern Savonia, Finland at the shores of the lake Yövesi, which is a part of the large lake Saimaa. The rock paintings are the largest found in the whole of Scandinavia. They consist of 65 paintings. The rock paintings were officially found by the Finnish archaeologist Pekka Sarvas in 1968, though locals knew about them already before that.

[Venezuela] Angel Falls

Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela. It is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 m (3,212 ft) and a plunge of 807 m (2,648 ft). The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain in the Canaima National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State.

[Global] Climate Change Makes Some Chemicals More Toxic to Aquatic Life, Study Finds

The Baylor study found that drought conditions make some chemicals in the environment more toxic to fish and other aquatic life. Specifically, the study found that drought conditions exacerbate the magnitudes of the natural pH shifts in the water.

[USA] Morning Glory Pool

The original name of the Morning Glory Pool was Convolutus.  The pool was named by Mrs. E. N. McGowan, wife of Assistant Park Superintendent, Charles McGowan in 1883. She called it "Convolutus", the Latin name for the morning glory flower of which the springs resemble. By 1889, the name Morning Glory Pool had become common usage in the park. Many early guidebooks called this feature Morning Glory Spring.

[Indonesia] Playing the Name Game in Jakarta

Party-goers frequenting Kemang’s packed pubs and posh restaurants probably don’t know they’re in prickly company: the area is named after a wild, sweet variety of mango tree known for its irritating sap. This and other little-known facts about the names of places around the capital are the subject of Rachmat Ruchiat’s book, “Asal Usul Nama Tempat Di Jakarta” (“The Origins of the Names of Places in Jakarta”), which was released two weeks ago, just in time for the 484th anniversary of the city’s founding this month.

[Iran] Iran launches second satellite into orbit, claims state TV

Iran has launched a satellite into orbit, state television reported, a move likely to raise concerns among those who fear Iran's intentions and nuclear development programme. The report said the locally produced satellite, called Rasad, or observation, was launched successfully by a Safir missile on Wednesday. There was no independent confirmation of the launch or of the satellite achieving orbit.

[Canada] Canada-built sensor to track volcanoes, fires from space

From : Timescolonist

A Canadiandeveloped infrared sensor designed to help monitor forest fires, pollutants and volcanic activity was launched into space Friday. An Argentine satellite with eight instruments aboard - including the Quebec-built sensor - rocketed into orbit at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California for a five-year mission.

[Cameroon] Lake Nyos

Lake Nyos is a crater lake in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, located about 200 miles (322 km) northwest of Yaoundé. Nyos is a deep lake high on the flank of an inactive volcano in the Oku volcanic plain along the Cameroon line of volcanic activity. A natural dam of volcanic rock contains the lake waters.

[Croatia] The Second-Highest Mountain Range, Biokovo

Biokovo is second most elevated mountain run in Croatia, placed in the Dalmatian shoreline of Adriatic, in the middle of the currents of Neretva and Cetina. The 196 km² of its region is secured as a nature park. Its highest peak is Sveti Jure (Saint George), at 1762 metres. It is sometimes referenced to as Bijakova, especially among inhabitants of the eastern side of the mountain. When the weather is very clear, from the top of Biokovo it is possible to see Monte Gargano in Italy, which is 252 km away.

[Egypt] White Desert, Farafra.

The Farafra depressionis the second greatest gloom by size spotted in Western Egypt and the humblest by citizenry, near latitude 27.06° North and longitude 27.97° East. It is located in the Western Desert of Egypt, approximately mid-way between Dakhla and Bahariya. Farafra has an estimated 5,000 inhabitants (2002) mainly living in the town of Farafra and is mostly inhabited by the local Bedouins. Parts of the town have complete quarters of traditional architecture, simple, smooth, unadorned, all in mud colour.

[North Korea] Kŭmgangsan

The Kumgangsan Tourist Region is a uncommon authoritative locale of North Korea. It was established in 2002 to handle South Korean tourist traffic to Kumgangsan (Diamond Mountain). Since 1998, South Korean and foreign tourists have been allowed to visit Kumgangsan, traveling from the start by journey send, but more just by transport on a recently manufactured way through the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

[Monaco] The Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Salle Garnier)

The extremely popular Salle Garnier Opera House in Monte Carlo, Monaco in Europe is a well known raising that was outlined in 1878 and opened by Sarah Bernhardt in 1879. The Salle Garnier is minor but stylishly enhanced with red and gold in the inside and sculputures throughout. This Opera House has hosted a variety of prominent opera performances as well as international ballet and classical concerts. While visiting Monte Carlo in Monaco, Europe be sure and book a seat in the Salle Garnier to get a chance to see one of the outstanding shows at the opera house.

[United State of America] Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was framed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Lockheed Martin utilizes 133,000 individuals worldwide. Robert J. Stevens is the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Lockheed Martin is one of the world's largest defense contractors; In 2009, 74% of Lockheed Martin's revenues came from military sales. It received 7.1% of the funds paid out by the Pentagon.

[Bolivia - Chile] Parinacota (Volcano), The King of The North

The Parinacota fountain of liquid magma is possibly one of tourists' favourite mountains in the north of Chile. It is not just its tallness that makes it so engaging, but its stark marvelousness that blows your mind. In contrast to the dirt road ascents of most volcanoes in the north of Chile, the Parinacota offers for a change a glacier-covered summit and therefore an ascent with crampons and ice-axe. Although the inclination of the slope reaches 40°, under normal weather conditions, you do not require special gear such as ice screws or the like.

[United Arab Emirates] Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried next to the mosque (outer left side). The mosque was opened for worship since Eid Al Adha December 2007.