Antarctica Location: Antarctica is the southernmost continent and the site of the South Pole Currency: Antarctican Dollar Hottest month: January Coldest month: August Known for: Antarctica is the only continent with no significant plant life and no native land mammals, reptiles or amphibians. It holds most of the world’s fresh water and is the highest, driest, windiest, coldest and iciest continent on Earth Scottish Highlands Japan Norway www.unsplash.com/@manucosen www.unsplash.com/@michaelfousert Location: The Scottish Highlands are a mountainous region encompassing northwest Scotland Capital: Inverness Currency: GBP Hottest month: August Coldest month: December Known for: The Scottish Highlands is known for its dramatic, picturesque landscapes. Loch Ness is at the centre, overlooked by the ruins of Medieval Urquhart Castle, which is known as the home of the mythical Loch Ness monster. Full of fascinating history, the highlands are home to the oldest tree in Europe and there are three different languages spoken in the area: English, Gaelic and Scottish Location: Japan is an island country in East Asia Capital: Tokyo Currency: Japanese Yen Hottest month: August Coldest month: January Known for: Japan is known for its modern cities, rich culture, hot springs, anime and delicious food Location: Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe Capital: Oslo Currency: Norwegian Krone Hottest month: July Coldest month: February Known for: Norway is known for its wilderness, mountains, fjords, winter sports, Viking history and forests Lapland Greenland www.unsplash.com/@66north www.unsplash.com/@visitgreenland Location: Lapland is the northernmost region in Finland Capital: Rovaniemi Currency: Euro Hottest month: July Coldest month: February Known for: Lapland is an active outdoor destination that’s known for its year-round light phenomena and arctic surroundings. Lapland is considered the home of Santa Claus and is known for its reindeer and Santa’s workshop Location: Greenland is a North American autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark Capital: Nuuk Currency: Danish Krone Hottest month: July Coldest month: February Known for: Stunning landscapes, wildlife, fjords and colourful tundra www.unsplash.com/@thegalaxyshooter Canada Location: Canada is a country in North America Capital: Ottawa Currency: Canadian Dollar Hottest month: July Coldest month: January Known for: Canada is known for its natural beauty and has the world’s largest coastline. It’s home to the biggest moose population and is the second-largest country in the world. Canada has a rich history and is the birthplace of the telephone www.unsplash.com/@connormollison HONEYMOONS 95
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