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Vanuatu Google Maps

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Vanuatu

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Vanuatu (VU). Explore Port-Vil’s satellite imagery, the capital city of Vanuatu, on the Google Maps of Oceania below.

Vanuatu (GPS: 16 00 S, 167 00 E) is located in Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia. The country’s area measurements are total: 12,189 sq km; land: 12,189 sq km, water: 0 sq km. This sovereign state is slightly larger than Connecticut. The total irrigated land is 0 sq km (2012).

One of Vanuatu’s essential features is a Y-shaped chain of four main islands and 80 smaller islands. Several of the islands have active volcanoes, and there are several underwater volcanoes as well.

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Vatican City Google Maps

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Vatican City

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Vatican City (VT). Explore satellite imagery of Vatican City, the capital city of Vatican City, on the Google Maps of Europe below.

Vatican City (GPS: 41 54 N, 12 27 E) is located in Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy). The country’s area measurements are total: 0.44 sq km; land: 0.44 sq km, water: 0 sq km. This sovereign state is about 0.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC. The total irrigated land is N/A.

One of the essential features of Vatican City: Landlocked – enclosed or nearly enclosed by land. An enclave in Rome, Italy. World’s smallest state. Beyond the territorial boundary of Vatican City, the Lateran Treaty of 1929 grants the Holy See extraterritorial authority over 23 sites in Rome and five outside Rome, including the Pontifical Palace at Castel Gandolfo (the Pope’s summer residence).

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Venezuela Google Maps

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Venezuela

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Venezuela (VE). Explore satellite imagery of Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, on the Google Maps of South America below.

Venezuela (GPS: 8 00 N, 66 00 W) is located in Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana. The country’s area measurements are total: 912,050 sq km; land: 882,050 sq km, water: 30,000 sq km. This sovereign state is almost six times the size of Georgia, slightly more than twice the size of California. The total irrigated land is 10,550 sq km (2012).

One of the essential features of Venezuela: The country lies on the central sea and air routes linking North and South America. Venezuela has some of the unique geology in the world. Tepuis are massive table-top mountains of the western Guiana Highlands that tend to be isolated and support unique endemic plant and animal species. Their sheer cliffsides account for some of the most spectacular waterfalls globally, including Angel Falls, the world’s highest (979 m) that drops off Auyan Tepui.

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Vietnam Google Maps

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Vietnam

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Vietnam (VN). Explore satellite imagery of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, on the Google Maps of Southeast Asia below.

Vietnam (GPS: 16 10 N, 107 50 E) located in Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and the South China Sea and China, Laos, and Cambodia. The country’s area measurements are total: 331,210 sq km; land: 310,070 sq km, water: 21,140 sq km. This sovereign state is about three times the size of Tennesee, slightly larger than New Mexico. The total irrigated land is 46,000 sq km (2012).

One of the essential features of Vietnam: Extending 1,650 km north to south, the country is only 50 km across at its narrowest point. Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is the world’s largest cave (most significant cross-sectional area) and is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume. It currently measures a total of 38.5 million cu m (about 1.35 billion cu ft). It connects to Thung cave (but not yet officially). When recognized, it will add 1.6 million cu m in volume. Son Doong is so massive that it contains its jungle, underground river, and localized weather system. Clouds from inside the cave and spew out from its exits and two lines (openings (sinkhole skylights) created by collapsed ceilings that allow sunlight to stream in).

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Virgin Islands Google Maps

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Virgin Islands

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Virgin Islands (VG). Explore satellite imagery of Charlotte Amalie, the capital city of Virgin Islands, on the Google Maps of Central America and the Caribbean below.

Virgin Islands (GPS: 18 20 N, 64 50 W) located in Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. The country’s area measurements are total: 1,910 sq km; land: 346 sq km, water: 1,564 sq km. This sovereign state is twice the size of Washington, DC. The total irrigated land is one sq km (2012).

One of the Virgin Islands’ important features: Important location along the Anegada Passage – a key shipping lane for the Panama Canal. Saint Thomas has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the Caribbean.

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Wallis and Futuna Google Maps

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Wallis and Futuna

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Wallis, and Futuna (WF). Explore satellite imagery of Mata-Utu, the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, on the Google Maps of Oceania below.

Wallis and Futuna (GPS: 13 18 S, 176 12 W) located in Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. The country’s area measurements are total: 142 sq km; land: 142 sq km, water: 0 sq km. This sovereign state is 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC. The total irrigated land is 0 sq km (2012).

One of the essential features of Wallis and Futuna: Both island groups have fringing reefs. Wallis contains several prominent crater lakes.

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West Bank Google Maps

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West Bank

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for West Bank (PS). Explore satellite imagery of None, the capital city of West Bank, on the Middle East’s Google Maps below.

West Bank (GPS: 32 00 N, 35 15 E) is located in the Middle East, west of Jordan, east of Israel. The country’s area measurements are total: 5,860 sq km; land: 5,640 sq km, water: 220 sq km. This sovereign state is slightly smaller than Delaware. The total irrigated land is 240 sq km (2012).

One of the West Bank’s essential features: Landlocked – enclosed or nearly enclosed by land. Highlands are the main recharge area for Israel’s coastal aquifers. About 380 Israeli civilian sites, including about 213 settlements and 132 small outpost communities in the West Bank, and 35 locations in East Jerusalem (2017).

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Yemen Google Maps

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Yemen

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Yemen (YE). Explore satellite imagery of Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, on the Google Maps of the Middle East below.

Yemen (GPS: 15 00 N, 48 00 E) is located in the Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia. The country’s area measurements are total: 527,968 sq km; land: 527,968 sq km, water: 0 sq km. This sovereign state is almost four times the size of Alabama, slightly larger than twice the size of Wyoming. The total irrigated land is 6,800 sq km (2012).

One of Yemen’s essential features: Strategic location on Bab el Mandeb, the strait linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, one of the world’s most active shipping lanes.

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Zambia Google Maps

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Zambia

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Zambia (ZM). Explore satellite imagery of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, on the Google Maps of Africa below.

Zambia (GPS: 15 00 S, 30 00 E) is located in Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country’s area measurements are total: 752,618 sq km; land: 743,398 sq km, water: 9,220 sq km. This sovereign state is slightly larger than Texas. The total irrigated land is 1,560 sq km (2012).

One of the essential features of Zambia: Landlocked (enclosed or nearly enclosed by land). The Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world’s largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km. 43 cu mi).

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Zimbabwe Google Maps

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Zimbabwe

Free and always accurate driving directions, Google Maps, traffic information for Zimbabwe (ZW). Explore satellite imagery of Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, on the Google Maps of Africa below.

Zimbabwe (GPS: 20 00 S, 30 00 E) is located in Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia. The country’s area measurements are total: 390,757 sq km; land: 386,847 sq km, water: 3,910 sq km. This sovereign state is slightly larger than Montana. The total irrigated land is 1,740 sq km (2012).

One of the essential features of Zimbabwe: Landlocked (enclosed or nearly enclosed by land). The Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zambia. In full flood (February-April), the massive Victoria Falls on the river includes the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world’s largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km. 43 cu mi).

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