Places in the News: locations they talk about

Hello and welcome! This site tries to show you special places that make it into the news: from Mar-a-Lago and Epstein Island all the way to Hormuz Strait and Dnipro River, we show you detailed maps with coordinates and routes. Enjoy the expedition!

Mar-a-Lago in Florida is one of the most controversial private resorts in the world.

Palestine in the Middle East is a wannabe country surrounded by Israel.

Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman is an important route for global oil traffic.

Kharg Island inside the Persian Gulf is a small island used by Iran as an oil export facility.

Litani River in southern Lebanon is a strategic natural landmark.

Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia may one day become the tallest skyscraper ever.

Greenland is the biggest island on Earth with great strategic importance.

Gordie Howe Bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan directly to Canada.

Taiwan is one of the leading economies in East Asia.

Malacca Strait is one of the busiest sea routes in Asia.

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