Flags of the World | Christmas Island

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The flag of Christmas Island was unofficially adopted in 1986 after being chosen the winner in a competition for a flag for the territory. Since Australia Day 2002 this is the official flag.

The Territory of Christmas Island is an Australian external territory, located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,500 kilometres of the closest point on the Australian mainland.

Monastery of Sts. Boris & Gleb in Torzhok | Russia

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The town of Torzhok is known for its ensembles of neoclassical architecture. A favorable location on the Tvertsa River just above its confluence with the Volga made Torzhok one of Russia’s oldest trading centers. The town’s name derives from the word torg, or "trade."

Im not sure if this city was a full member of the Hanseatic League or just a Kontor.

Virupaksha Temple | India

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Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Male City | Maldives

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The capital of Maldives – Malé is located in the middle of the atoll chain, a small island with a population 75,000. Male is a city of high-rise buildings and paved roads.
The island is packed, no room for expansion. Or just build higher.

Here you see a small detail of Male City.

Golestan Palace | Iran

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The Golestan Palace (Palace of Flowers) is one of the oldest historic monuments in the city of Tehran, built in the historis walled city. Golestan Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Shams ol Emareh (Edifice of the Sun) is a structure of the Golestan Palace. The building has two identical towers. The exterior views have multiple arches, intricate tile work and ornate windows.

Flags of the World | Suriname

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The flag of Suriname was adopted on November 25, 1975, upon the independence from The Netherlands.

Santa Cruz de Lorica | Colombia

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Santa Cruz de Lorica is a town in northern Colombia. It is one Colombia's 17 heritage towns.

Like many buildings in Lorica, the cathedral, which was erected in 1700, is the result of the mixture of contributions from various cultures. The cathedral clock was brought over from Italy and donated by the Lebanese-Syrian colony in 1920, and the bells were imported from Portugal.

Mistaken Point | Canada

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Mistaken Point is a fossil site is located at the south-eastern tip of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. The site is known world-wide for its remarkably preserved fossils. The Mistaken Point fossils were preserved by being blanketed with layers of fine volcanic ash. The volcanic ash has preserved large numbers of fossils on individual bedding planes, creating "snapshots" of what the sea floor looked like.

Mistaken Point is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | India

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Sanchi is a complex of Buddhist monuments, located about 45 km from Bhopal, India.  At this site there are three prominent stupas, which house relics of Buddhist monks. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Four highly decorated gateways, or toranas, stand around the Great Stupa, one in each cardinal direction. The detailed carvings on these tall gateways mainly depict scenes from the life of Buddha.

Flags of the World | European Union

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The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background.The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries.

In 1985, it was adopted by all EU leaders as the official emblem of the European Communities, later to become the European Union.

Selimiye Mosque and Uzunköprü bridge | Turkey

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The Selimiye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque, which is located in the city of Edirne, Turkey. Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The bottom picture shows  the 1,392 m long Uzunköprü Bridge, built between 1426 and 1443. When it was first completed, the structure was the longest bridge in the Ottoman Empire and later Turkey, a title which it held for 530 years until 1973. The Bridge of Uzunköprü is on the tentative list.

Tomb of Cyrus | Iran

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This ancient burial site dates back to the 4th century BCE. It is said to hold the body of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian empire. The tomb is Pasargadae's most famous monument.

Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great, in Pars, homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. Its palaces, gardens and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization.

Pasargadae is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Horton Plains National Park | Sri Lanka

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Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.

The park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.

Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort | Papua New Guinea

Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort
Overlooking the beautiful Duke of York Islands of East New Britain and hidden amongst the lush tropical trees on the Kokopo shoreline - while also a few minutes scenic walk from the main town center, the Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort is ideally situated to offer the best hotel accommodation for business and leisure travelers.

Thank you David!

Meteora monasteries | Greece

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The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece. Six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area.

In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards.

Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Flags of the World | Azerbaijan

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The flag of Azerbaijan was adopted on 5 February 1990. Each color of the flag has its own meaning. The blue color represents the Turkic origin of Azerbaijani people and Turkic heritage. The red color means building a modern society, developing democracy, modernization and development. The green color, together with the crescent, expresses affiliation to the Islamic civilization and the Islamic religion.

Tatev Monastery | Armenia

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The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the monastery hosted one of the most important Armenian medieval universities, the University of Tatev, which contributed to the advancement of science, religion and philosophy, reproduction of books and development of miniature painting. 

Here you see a small detail of Tatev Monastery. Can you find it on this card?

Lofoten Islands | Norway

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The Lofoten Islands are draped across the turbulent waters of the Norwegian Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This rare wilderness outpost offers an endless landscape of majestic mountains, deep fjords, squawking seabird colonies and long, surf-swept beaches.

Due to the warm Gulf Stream, Lofoten has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland. So winters are mild and the summers relatively cool.

Hanseatic town of Viljandi | Estonia

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Viljandi is a town in southern Estonia with a population of around 17,500. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League at the beginning of the 14th century, and is one of five Estonian towns and cities in the league.

The Hanseatic League was a late-medieval network of economically largely independent long-distance trade merchants which was based on trust, reputation and reciprocal relations. With 180 member cities, the Hanseatic League was a powerful trading confederation for 300 years.

Thx Patrick!

St. George’s Church in Basseterre | St Kitts & Nevis

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Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

In the early stages of the French occupation of Basseterre, a Roman Catholic church was erected in the town by the Jesuits and dedicated to Our Lady.

Notre Dame was burnt to the ground in 1706 during the Anglo-French War by English soldiers who were billeted there. The Church was re-built by 1710 and renamed St. George’s.

Gartenreich Dessau - Wörlitz | Germany

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The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz is an exceptional example of landscape design and planning of the Age of the Enlightenment (the 18th century). This park is one of the first and largest English parks in Germany and continental Europe.

Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bamileke dancers | Cameroon

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The Bamileke is the native group which is now dominant in Cameroon's West and Northwest Regions. Many traditional Bamileke still dress in costumes when performing a ceremonial dance or for tourists passing by.

The costumes are rather large and typically cover the body from head to toe. Each society within the Bamileke have their own particular costumes and style of dance.

Flags of the World | Malaysia

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Malaysia's flag was adopted on September 16, 1963. The crescent moon and star are symbols of Islam, the national religion of Malaysia. The design of the flag might be inspired by the USA flag or the East India Company flag.

Villa d'Este | Italy

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Villa d'Este, Tivoli is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

According to unesco, the villa, with its palace and garden, is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined.

Its innovative design along with the architectural components in the garden like fountains, ornamental basins, etc.,make this a unique example of an Italian 16th-century garden.

Chaîne des Puys | France

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Did you know that right in the middle of France there is a chain of volcanoes that might erupt? The chain began to form approximately 95, 000 years ago, and the volcanic activity that formed the range stopped only about 10,000 years ago. So these volcanoes are dormant for quit some time already.

Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the background you see the Puy de Dôme,  one of the youngest volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys.