World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape

The Khoi people called it 'Aukoerebis', the place of the Great Noise, referring to the Orange River thundering its way downwards for 60 metres in a spectacular waterfall. Picturesque names such as Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner are descriptive of this rocky region, characterised by the 18 kilometre abyss of the Orange River Gorge and craggy outcrops dominating scrub-dotted plains.

World Directory, Africa, Mozambique, Cabo Delgado, Cabo Delgado

Pemba, formerly known as Porto Amelia, is the vibrant capital of Cabo Delgado Province. The city lies on the south shore of Pemba Bay, the third largest bay in the world. The modern port, the international airport, world-class hotels and restaurants, and a network of newly-repaired roads combine with the historic charm and colonial architecture of the old city to give a fascinating and vibrant destination situated on this stretch of Mozambican coast.

World Directory, Africa, Mauritius, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius

Flic en Flac has become the second tourist area of Mauritius after Grand Baie. From a small fishing village, over the past 20 years, it has rapidly developed into an important tourist area.

World Directory, Africa, Egypt, Sinai, Sinai Peninsula

Sharm el Sheikh, is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in Janub Sina', Egypt, on the coastal strip between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai.

World Directory, Europe, Portugal, Centro, Baixo Vouga

Aveiro is a city of some 73.559 people and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 199.9 km² and a total population of 73,559 inhabitants, and 59,860 electors (2006). It is the second most populous city in the Centro region of Portugal after Coimbra.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Vestfold, Vestfold

Sandefjord is a town and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandefjord. The municipality of Sandefjord was established on 1 January 1838. The rural municipality of Sandar was merged into the municipality of Sandefjord on 1 January 1968.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Ostfold, Halden

Halden is a town and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Halden.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Finnmark, Finnmark

Honningsvaag in Nordkapp municipality, claims to be the northernmost city in Norway and even in the world. It is situated at a bay on the southern side of Mageroya island, while the famous North Cape and its visitors center is on the northern side. It is a port of call for cruise ships, especially in the summer months. Honningsvåg Airport, Valan is located 4 km outside the town, with flights to mainly Tromso.

World Directory, Europe, Portugal, Lisboa, Grande Lisboa

Sintra is both a town and a municipality in Portugal, located in the district of Lisbon. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on account of its 19th century Romantic architecture.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway

Imagine standing on the cliffs at Scotland's most southerly point, breathing the fresh ocean air, watching as seabirds glide below, listening to the crash of the waves and looking out to the horizon and seeing Ireland, England and the Isle of Man, silhouetted against the setting sun.