Gambia has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and most pages online will tell you that much, then stop. They’ll list Kunta Kinteh Island and the Stone Circles of Senegambia, drop…
What Countries Border Papua New Guinea? The Real Answer
Quick answer: Papua New Guinea borders exactly one country by land — Indonesia. But that single fact hides the more interesting story, because PNG also shares maritime borders with Australia…
Ethnic Groups in South America, Country by Country
Ask “what do South Americans look like” and you’ll get a useless answer, because there isn’t one. A blond Argentine of Italian descent, a Quechua-speaking farmer in the Bolivian highlands,…
Official Languages in Kenya, Explained for Travelers
Kenya has two official languages: English and Kiswahili (Swahili). Kiswahili also holds a second title as the national language. That’s the short version, and it’s written into the constitution. But…
What Language Is Spoken in El Salvador?
Table of Contents The Short Answer Spanish. Almost everyone in El Salvador speaks Spanish, and it’s the official language of the country. If you know Spanish — any Spanish —…
Michigan-Wisconsin Border Towns Worth Stopping At
Table of Contents The Michigan-Wisconsin Border, Briefly The Michigan-Wisconsin state line runs almost entirely along water — specifically the Menominee River, which drains into Green Bay at the bottom of…
World Heritage Sites in Tanzania: All 7 Sites Explained
Tanzania has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than most people realize. Seven, to be exact — a mix of natural wonders and cultural landmarks that span savanna, ocean, mountain, and…
Lakes in Tonga: A Guide to Every One
Tonga has lakes — just not many people know where they are. Most travel coverage of the Kingdom focuses on humpback whales and coral reefs, and the lakes get buried…
Algeria’s Ethnic Groups: Arab, Berber, and the Identity In Between
Table of Contents Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area, and its population reflects the layered history that comes with that territory. Desert empires, Roman provinces, Arab conquests,…
The 13 States That Border Canada (And What Makes Each Unique)
Thirteen U.S. states share a border with Canada — and if you didn’t know that, you’re probably forgetting Alaska. The full list, in alphabetical order: Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota,…
