World Directory, Europe, Cyprus, Nicosia, Nicosia District

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, a status it has enjoyed for 1000 years since the 10th century, though its beginnings date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age. It lies roughly in the centre of the island in the Mesaoria Plain, flanked by the beautiful northern range of Kyrenia mountains with its distinctive 'Pentadaktylos" - the five finger mountain. There are various suggestions as to the origin of the name Nicosia - or 'Lefkosia' In Greek - but the most likely one is linked to the popular tree, the tall 'Lefki ' which once adorned the city.

World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

Causeway Bay is probably the most popular shopping district on Hong Kong Island especially for the locals. Centrally located on Hong Kong Island, it is only two MTR stops from Admiralty, the Hong Kong-Kowloon switch-over MTR station.

World Directory, Oceania, French Polynesia, Society Islands, Windward Islands

Huahine is, arguably, the most picturesque island in all of French Polynesia. With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colors, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group. Also known as The Garden Island due to its abundance of lush green tropical foliage and wild jungle-like scenery, Huahine is one of the more interesting of the Society Islands to explore.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland City

Leigh is an attractive village nestled on the beautiful coastline just one hour north of Auckland. It offers a wide variety of activities: swim & snorkel among the fish at the reknowned Goat Island Marine Reserve; take a fishing or diving trip from the picturesque Leigh harbour; enjoy the beautiful sheltered sandy beach of Matheson's Bay; or go surfing and horseriding on the miles of golden sand at Pakiri. Explore the walking tracks at Tawharanui regional park, play golf at Warkworth or Omaha or simply potter among the many cafes, arts & crafts and wineries the area has to offer.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo District

Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world. Taupo's central loction places it within easy driving distance of many North Island tourist attractions, including Taupo and the ski fields.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

The town of Pauanui meaning Big Paua (abalone) in Maori is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its south bank, directly opposite the larger town of Tairua. It has a resident population of 699.

World Directory, Africa, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Ascension Island

Think of a place far from the madding crowd, think of a place where heritage and nature are in harmony, think of a place with warm and friendly people .. think no more ... come and see for yourself.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Sor-Trondelag, Orland

Brekstad is the administrative centre of Orland municipality, Norway. Its population is 1,865. Brekstad got town status on 8 October 2005, thus becoming the 95th city in Norway.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Friesland, Sylt-Ost

Morsum is a district of the municipality of Sylt-Ost on the North Sea island of Sylt, and it lies to the east of the island in a moorland.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura

Pajara is a Canarian municipality in the central and the eastern portion of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands