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Palau Islands — an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, made up of more than 300 islands.
However, only 8 of these islands are inhabited, home to one of the world’s smallest nations: the indigenous population of Palau numbers around 20,000 people. Palau is an independent country with its own flag and coat of arms, holding the status of a “freely associated state” with the United States. It is divided into 16 states. The largest state is Koror Island and its surrounding islets, where about 10,000 people live, while the smallest state, Hatohobei, has a population of just 44. 0 reply
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The Caño Cristales River, flowing through the mountains of Colombia, can rightfully be called the most colorful and vibrant river in the world.
Locals often refer to it as the "River of Five Colors." In reality, it’s hard to count how many shades this extraordinary river truly holds — yellow, orange, pink, red, blue, green, black, and countless variations in between. Originating on a mountain plateau south of the Sierra de la Macarena National Reserve, the river stretches 100 kilometers in length and up to 20 meters in width, making it the reserve’s main attraction. 0 reply
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In western Iceland, about 55 kilometers from the town of Borgarnes, lies one of the most picturesque and unusual waterfalls in the world — Hraunfossar.
Essentially, it is a chain of countless waterfalls stretching for about 900 meters. Locals pronounce its name as Hraunfossar, which translates to "Lava Waterfalls." The name reflects its unique origin — the waterfalls were formed following an ancient volcanic eruption beneath one of Iceland’s largest glaciers, Langjökull.
The Hvítá River, which originates from the glacier, carved its way along the edge of the hardened lava flow. Since the lava rock is porous, the water easily seeped into it, traveling underground until it hit an impermeable layer of basalt. After flowing underground for nearly a kilometer, the river reemerges, creating countless beautiful waterfalls. This kind of natural phenomenon is quite rare, which is why in 1987 the Icelandic government placed the area under protection. 0 reply
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Qiandao Lake, or the “Lake of a Thousand Islands,” is an artificial lake located in China’s Zhejiang Province. It was formed in 1959 following the construction of a hydroelectric power station. As part of the project, residents from 1,377 villages were relocated, a dam was built, and over 20,000 hectares of farmland were submerged. What remained above water were 1,078 islands. Most of these are forested, making the area one of the largest forest parks in China, home to 90 species of birds and 60 species of animals. 0 reply
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