This island’s rugged topography and dense rainforest has led most of its inhabitants to live along the coastline.
Published Nov 7, 2020Athens, Greece, enjoys both historical and current significance on the world stage. The ancient city of Athens, considered to be the birthplace of many Western traditions in philosophy, the arts, and the scientific method, is located in the Central Plains region of Attica in eastern Greece. This astronaut photograph captures the western extent of the modern urban area.
Published Aug 16, 2004Acquired October 2, 2002, this natural-color image shows islands off the coast of Croatia, in the Adriatic Sea.
Published Apr 17, 2011This stretch of Australian coast is noted for its tropical climate and its remoteness.
Published Jul 20, 2015They are geographically isolated but scientifically and visually compelling.
Published Mar 22, 2020Lakshadweep’s coral atolls glow iridescent blue-green in this natural-color scene from February 2012.
Published Apr 15, 2012With mountains and coastline in close proximity, the island is a popular holiday destination for Europeans.
Published Feb 6, 2012This photo-like image paints a picture of the movement of air and weather over the Ural Mountains in southern Russia, with the western mountains covered with snow and the eastern plain dry. The image also illustrates the influence of the mountains on cloud formations.
Published Nov 21, 2008