The mountains of Sierra Nevada are generally contained within the states of California and northern Arizona. More commonly known as 'The Sierras', the mountains are home to some of the most spectacular national parks to be found in the United States, incl
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Patagonia lies at the bottom of the South American continent and is shared between Argentina and Chile.
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Moscow and St Petersburg are stepped in history and have both been the capital of Russia at some point in time. While Moscow's charm is centred around the Red Square and the Kremlin, St Petersburg is often thought of as the cultural centre of Russia.
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The beautiful island of Lundy is well known for its fauna and flora, is a sub-aqua and snorkel enthusiasts paradise, an entomologist's dream and possesses one of the most impressive coastlines in Britain.
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The Highlands of Scotland are considered one of Europe's last wilderness areas.
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The kingdom of Nepal is a landlocked country sandwiched between India and Tibet. Flanked by the great Himalayan mountain chain, Nepal is home to the highest point on earth and known as the 'roof of the world'.
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The Karakoram mountains form an extention to the eastern Himalayas and contain many of the world's highest peaks.
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