Anguilla (/æŋˈɡwɪlə/ ang-GWIL-ə) is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 26 km (16 miles)…
Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a country located on the northeastern coast of South America. Despite being the smallest nation on the continent by both land area and population, it boasts a rich cultural heritage and vast natural resources. With a significant portion of its land covered in dense tropical rainforests,…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental transnational military alliance of 32 member states—30 European and 2 North American. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4, 1949. Founding and Purpose NATO is…
Argentina, officially known as the Argentine Republic, is a country located in the southern half of South America. It is the second-largest country on the continent after Brazil, the fourth-largest in the Americas, and the eighth-largest in the world, covering an area of 2,780,400 square kilometers (1,073,500 square miles). Geography and Borders Argentina shares the…
Trump Tower is a 58-story, 663-foot-tall (202 m) mixed-use condominium skyscraper located at 721–725 Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, between East 56th and 57th Streets. The building serves as the headquarters for the Trump Organization and was developed by businessman and later U.S. President Donald Trump. The tower also…
The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper located in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the building was constructed between 1930 and 1931. It stands at a total height of 1,454 feet (443.2 meters), including its antenna. The name “Empire State” is derived…
Manhattan, the most densely populated of New York City’s five boroughs, is largely situated on Manhattan Island, bordered by the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers. With a population of approximately 1.6 million residents across 34 square miles, it stands as a global hub for commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. Its iconic landmarks include the Empire…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly known as The Met, is an encyclopedic art museum located in New York City. Established in 1870, The Met is the largest art museum in the Americas and the fourth-largest museum in the world by floor area. With over 5.36 million visitors in 2023, it ranks as the most-visited…
For many, visiting New York is more than just a trip—it’s an experience that lingers long after departure. Whether it’s your first visit or one of many, the city has a way of imprinting itself on travelers, leaving them eager to return. Here’s a collection of their timeless travel tips to help future visitors embrace…
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation in New York State responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area. It is the largest public transit authority in North America, serving 12 counties in Downstate New York, along with two counties in southwestern Connecticut under contract to the Connecticut Department…