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Explore South America’s geography, from the peaks of the Andes and the vast Amazon rainforest to deserts, grasslands, and long coastlines. This film highlights both iconic destinations and remote ...

Explore Costa Rica’s geography, from volcanic mountains and tropical rainforests to coastlines along the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. This film features both well-known landmarks and remote ...

Nat Geo photo contests feature powerful and inspiring images of animals, cultures, and places from around the world.