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World's Greatest Places

JONATHAN RASHAD FOR TIME

Want to explore the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list. It picks some of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks our favorites. Get ready for an adventure!

Island Living

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Dominica is an island. It is in the Caribbean Sea. It has waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes.

City Central

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Vienna is a city in Austria. There are many bike paths. It has many green spaces too.

New Bloom

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Kangaroo Island is special. It is off the coast of Australia. It has beautiful greenery. Animals include koalas, kangaroos, and seals.

Family Fun

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Phuket is in Thailand. It is known for beautiful beaches. There is a new theme park. It is called Carnival Magic. Look at all the lights!

Starry Sights

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Want to see the northern lights? You can see them in Churchill. It is a small town in Canada. It also has polar bears.

Ancient Time

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This year, the Grand Egyptian Museum opened. It is in Giza, Egypt. The museum has thousands of artifacts. It has views of pyramids.

Green Hills

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Chyulu Hills is a park in Kenya. The land is volcanic. But it is covered with grass. There are elephants, zebras, and giraffes.