Round the world in pictures
Round the world in pictures
Wednesday
Aurora Borealis
Photo by nick_russill
This beautiful natural light spectacle is caused by the collision of charged particles that hit the earths magnetic field. An aurora is best observed at night in the polar regions.
Rio Carnival
Photo by sfmission.com
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the greatest shows on earth. Every year various samba schools compete against each other. The highlight of the Carnival is the parade taking place in the Sambadrome.
Easter Island
Photo by Robert Nyman
Easter island is an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island was discovered and named by the Dutch explorer Jacob Rogggeveen, who arrived on the island on Easter Sunday 1722. Easter Island is famous for its 887 moai statues, created by the Rapanui people. The statues are between 1250 and 1500 years old and are up to 10 meters (33 ft) high.
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