Wonder Woman - Tallahassee, Florida

Wonder Woman (her alter ego Diana from Themyscira) - a fictional character known from the comic book series published by DC Comics.

The creators of the characters were the psychologist William Moulton Marston and the cartoonist Harry G. Peter. She first appeared in All-Star Comics vol. 1 # 8 (December 1941) published by All-American Publications.

 

#46 FOTW - Tainan, Taiwan

The flag of the Republic of China, commonly called the flag of Taiwan, consists of a red field with a blue canton bearing a white disk surrounded by twelve triangles; said symbols symbolize the sun and rays of light emanating from it, respectively.

The public display of this flag is still seen in historical museums and war cemeteries across mainland China, but its use otherwise remains illegal due to its history as a symbol of opposition to communism. Some supporters of Taiwanese independence reject the flag due to its association with Chinese nationalism and as a statement of opposition against the Kuomintang, although supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party and its leaders still retain and use the current flag both domestically and abroad.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Ashburn, Virginia

Nicknames: Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents

Mottos: Sic semper tyrannis - (English: Thus Always to Tyrants)

More than half of the civil war battles between North and South took place in the territory of Virginia. 2,200 out of 4,000 battles took place there.

Jamestown, the first of 13 Colonies, was established for the purpose of silk cultivation. After that, however, when the plans were thwarted by a fungus plague that completely destroyed the mulberry bushes, it was decided to plant tobacco. To this day, Virginia is famous for its huge tobacco plantations.

 

Eurowings - Verden (Aller), Germany

Eurowings - German low-cost airline based in Düsseldorf. It is part of the Lufthansa Group - the largest airline in Germany. It supports both domestic and international flights. In 2018, the line handled over 40 million passengers and employed almost 10,000 employees.

 

#45 GF - Colombo, Sri Lanka

The stunning natural beauty and treasures of Sri Lanka were appreciated by the legendary explorer Marco Polo. He said Sri Lanka is the most beautiful island in the world.

Sri Lanka is the third largest tea producer in the world. Over 700,000 people work at its collections.

This country is called the "Tear of India".

 

Panorama of Millau - Millau, France

Millau Viaduct (in French Viaduc de Millau) - a viaduct on the A75 motorway over the Tarn River valley.

It is the tallest structure of this type in Europe, with the highest pillar 341 m high. The length of the route leading through the viaduct is 2,460 meters. The bridge is tolled.

 

Civil War photograph - United Nations New York

Gen. George Gordon Meade (at the center, with beard), commander of the Union Army of the Potomac and the victor at the Battle of Gettysburg, with staff officers on the steps of the Wallack house in Culpeper, VA.

Photograph September 1863 by Timothy H. O'Sullivan. 

 

View of Vilnius - Vilinus, Lithuania

Cold beet soup - cold soup based on boiled beetroot mixed with sour milk or sour cream (nowadays often replaced by kefir, yogurt, or buttermilk) with additives such as raw cucumber, dill, hard-boiled egg, and in the classic version - crayfish necks. A dish of Polish and Lithuanian cuisine.

Modern recipes do not add meat, meat, or fish to Lithuanian cold soup, but add radishes or chives as an addition.

 

Saga International Balloon Fiesta - Saga, Japan

The fiesta is held just outside Saga City, along the Kase River. It has grown from a gathering of 5 hot air balloons to a competition where over 3500 people volunteer and has gained a reputation as one of the top ballooning competitions in the world. 

It is also a popular time for tourists as the Karatsu Kunchi Festival is held at the same time in Karatsu City. Since 1980 the launch site has been visited by over 10 million spectators.

 

Lakes in the Italian Alps - Varese, Italy

Lago Maggiore - a glacial lake, there are a number of islands on the lake, the most famous of which are the Borromean Islands.

Lago di Lugano - located in the Lugano Alps, it connects the lakes of Maggiore and Como. 

Lago di Como - it is the deepest lake in the Alps and one of the deepest in Europe; creates crypto depression. The shape of the lake on the map resembles an inverted letter Y. On the western shore of Como is Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, one of the nine sacred mountains in northern Italy.

 

#44 GF - Budva, Montenegro

Legend has it that Budva was founded by Cadmus, a Phoenician hero expelled from Thebes, who found refuge here for himself and his wife Harmonia. According to the findings of archaeologists, first (from the 4th century BCE) there was an Illyrian settlement here, then only the Greek colony of Buthoe.

 

Svetloye Ozero - Friazino, Russia

Russian Swan Lake (also known as "Svetloe Lake"), a lake in the Altai Krai region, best known as winter non-frozen lake with Whooper swan presence.

 

#45 FOTW - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The national flag of the Dominican Republic - the blue on the flag stands for liberty, the white for salvation, and the red for the blood of heroes. The civil flag follows the same design but without the charge in the centre. The flag was designed by Juan Pablo Duarte.

As described by Article 21 of the Dominican Constitution, the flag features a centred white Saint George's cross that extends to the edges and divides the flag into four rectangles. The national coat of arms, featuring a shield with the flag, designed and supported by a bay laurel branch (left) and a palm frond (right), is at the centre of the cross. Above the shield, a blue ribbon displays the national motto Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Homeland, Liberty). Below the shield, the words República Dominicana appear on a red ribbon. In the centre of the shield, flanked by three spears (two of them holding Dominican banners) on each side, is a Bible with a small Latin cross above it and said to be opened to the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verse 32, which reads Y la verdad os hará libres (And the truth shall make you free). 

It is one of 28 national flags to contain overtly Christian symbols. (https://www.brandingthenations.com/blog/flagsforgodssake) 

 

The Kenilworth Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

A vintage postcard showing The Kenilworth Hotel.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Rhame, North Dakota

Nicknames: Peace Garden State, Roughrider State, Flickertail State, Heaven on Earth

Mottos: Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable

North Dakota bison are among the largest in the world: they are up to 3 meters long and weigh more than a ton.

The Dickinson Dinosaur Museum houses twelve complete dinosaur skeletons, including Triceratops and Edmontosaurus.

90% of North Dakota is arable land - the most of any US state.