Until recently, flights from Tel Aviv to India were required to take a circuitous route around “unfriendly” countries to reach their final destinations. Recent improvements in diplomatic relations have improved this significantly.
Kinmen & Lienchiang: Taiwanese islands just miles from China
There are two small island chains (administered by the ROC as “counties”) that are located within 10 miles or less from mainland China called Kinmen & Lienchiang counties.
Naypyidaw: A very-planned capital city
Naypyidaw is the new capital of Myanmar replacing Yangon due to central location, ability for the government to better control outer-regions and climate change.
Arctic Bridge: Direct shipping route through the north pole
The Arctic Bridge is a “figurative” bridge – more a shipping link between North American and Europe/Asia with ending points in the northern Russian city of Murmansk and in the Northern Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba.
Diomede Islands: Where you can see Russia from your house
There are two separate islands in the Bering Strait – Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US) – which are separated by about 2 miles.
Djibouti Military Bases: A multi-country presence in a strategic location
Because of its strategic location for commerce, Djibouti has attracted the eyes of foreign military powers keen on protecting their nation’s interests – US, France, Japan and China all have significant permanent military bases in the small African country.
Lake Balkhash: 50% fresh, 50% salty, 100% unique
Kazakhstan, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, is home to Lake Balkhash which is half freshwater and half saltwater.