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  1. RantaMin

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    Tristan da Cunha

    Tristan da Cunha, colloquially Tristan, is a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying approximately 2,787 kilometres (1,732 mi) from Cape Town in South Africa, 2,437 kilometres (1,514 mi) from Saint Helena, 3,949 kilometres (2,454 mi) from Mar del Plata in Argentina, and 4,002 kilometres (2,487 mi) from the Falkland Islands.

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_da_Cunha
     
    #221     Dec 13, 2024
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  2. Very cool.

    Population 236.

    Surprised to see English is the spoken language.
     
    #222     Dec 13, 2024
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    Angels Landing Utah
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    #223     Dec 20, 2024
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    Lingmoor Fell in England's Lake District National Park is a steep, craggy hill with a variety of features, including:
    • Views: Lingmoor Fell offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the Langdale Pikes, Bowfell, and the Coniston Fells.
    • Geological formations: The area around Lingmoor Fell has unique geological formations, including the remnants of former slate mines.
    • Woodland: The northern and eastern flanks of Lingmoor Fell are covered in deciduous woodland, with patches of heather and bracken on the lower slopes.
    • Lingmoor Tarn: A mountain lake with a couple of small islands, located about 650 yards north of the summit.
    • Oak Howe Needle: A detached rock pinnacle located one kilometer north of the summit.
    • Side Pike: A subsidiary top of Lingmoor Fell that's accessible only from the west and south.
    • Split boulder: A rock feature that's not distinguishable from the summit of Side Pike.
    Lingmoor Fell is a popular destination for hikers and photographers. The trails are generally clear and easy to follow, and the fell is considered all-weather.

    The fell also boasts outstanding panoramic views, which can be enjoyed from its summit or along its various walking routes. While ascending Lingmoor Fell, visitors can admire breathtaking vistas of nearby peaks such as the Langdale Pikes, Bowfell, Crinkle Crags, and the Coniston Fells.

    (A "fell" is a geographical term referring to a high, barren hill or mountain, most commonly used in regions like northern England, Scotland, Iceland, and Fennoscandia, originating from the Old Norse word "fjall" meaning "mountain".)
     
    #224     Dec 23, 2024
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    Letchworth State Park, New York
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    #225     Dec 24, 2024
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    São Joaquim National Park | Urubici - State of Catarina, Brazil
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    #227     Jan 3, 2025
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    There don’t seem to be many options, really—it could have been English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French )
     
    #228     Jan 3, 2025
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    Wonders of Germany

     
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    Madhe Ghat Waterfall, India
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    #230     Jan 6, 2025
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