Nan Madol
Nan Madol is an archaeological site next to the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei, now part of the Madolenihmw district in Pohnpei state, Federated States of Micronesia, in the western Pacific Ocean. Nan Madol was the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until about 1628. The city, built in a lagoon, includes a group of small man-made islands connected by canals.
Nahanni National Park Reserve
The Nahanni National Park Reserve, also called “Headless Valley” or “Valley of the Headless Men” (named after mysterious deaths that happened in the area long ago), is located in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, about 500 km (310 mi) west of Yellowknife. It protects part of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region. The main feature of the park is the South Nahanni River, known as Naha Dehé in the local Dene language.
M’zab
The M’zab, also called Mzab (in Arabic, مزاب), is a region in the northern Sahara Desert in Ghardaïa Province, Algeria. It is about 600 kilometers (370 miles) south of Algiers and had approximately 360,000 people living there in 2005.
Mỹ Sơn
Mỹ Sơn is a group of old and partly broken Shaiva Hindu temples in central Vietnam. These temples were built between the 4th and 13th centuries by the kings of Champa, a kingdom influenced by Indian culture. The temples are used to worship Shiva, who is called “The Auspicious One.” In this place, Shiva is also known by other local names, with Bhadreshvara being the most important.
Wuyi Mountains
The Wuyi Mountains, also called Wuyishan (Chinese: 武夷山; pinyin: Wǔyí Shān; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bú-î-soaⁿ), are a mountain range in the Nanping prefecture of northern Fujian province, near the border with Jiangxi province in China. The tallest mountain in the area is Mount Huanggang, which reaches 2,158 meters (7,080 feet) at the border of Fujian and Jiangxi, making it the highest point in both provinces. The lowest areas in the region are about 200 meters (660 feet) above sea level.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also called Wutaishan or Mount Qingliang in Chinese, is a holy place for Buddhists located near the source of the Qingshui River in Shanxi Province, China. The central area of the mountain is surrounded by flat-topped hills that roughly line up with the directions north, south, east, and west. The northernmost peak, known as Beitai Ding or Yedou Feng, is the tallest, reaching 3,061 meters (about 10,043 feet) above sea level.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai (Chinese: 泰山; pinyin: Tài Shān) is a mountain with important historical and cultural meaning. It is located north of the city of Tai’an and is the highest point in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak (simplified Chinese: 玉皇顶; traditional Chinese: 玉皇頂; pinyin: Yùhuáng Dǐng), which is commonly reported to be 1,545 meters (5,069 feet) tall.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, also known as Réserve naturelle intégrale du Mont Nimba in French, is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in both Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. The total area covered is 175.4 square kilometers (43,300 acres).
Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park is a protected area in Kenya. It was created in 1949 near Mount Kenya to help keep the environment and animals safe. The park also helps collect and carry water for the region’s water supply.
Huangshan
Huangshan (simplified Chinese: 黄山; traditional Chinese: 黃山) means “Yellow Mountain.” It is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area was originally called “Yishan” and was later renamed because of a story about the Yellow Emperor performing alchemy there. The area has the most plant life below 1,100 meters (3,600 feet), and trees can grow up to the treeline at 1,800 meters (5,900 feet).