Royal Arctic Line is a company that operates a system of ferries that connects remote communities throughout Greenland – it is an important form of transport for goods into and out of the country.
Lausanne Metro: The smallest city with a metro system
Lausanne is a Swiss city on the shores of Lake Geneva in the French-speaking portion of the country, and is the smallest city in the world with a metro system.
Ameralik Span: The longest cross-water electrical wires in the world
The power lines that run across the Ameralik Fjord (called the Ameralik Span) help transport that power from the source to the population in the sparsely-populated country of Greenland.
Paris 2024: Leveraging existing venues for the upcoming Summer Olympics
Paris was selected to host the 2024 event while LA was chosen for 2028. In preparation for the event, the Paris 2024 team has been selecting venue locations for the 32 sports.
Fraport Greece: Greek airports owned by the German Government
Greece experiences a significant economic crisis in 2008 which left the government with litter levers to support business and growth throughout the country. To boost foreign funding, the Greek government privatized 14 airports throughout the country, selling them to a company called Fraport.
Mount Athos: An independent monastic enclave within Greece
Mount Athos is located on a peninsula in northern Greece and operates as an autonomous community.
St Pierre and Miquelon: French islands 12 miles from Canada
Off the coast of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland on the far eastern part of the country lies St Pierre and Miquelon, an island duo that technically belongs to France and sits 12 miles off the coast of Canada.
Baltic Waterways: Pathway to the Atlantic via international waters
The Baltic Waterways are the only exit from the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, proving to be a passage of strategic significance.
Rodelbahn Pradaschier: Gliding through the Swiss Alps at 25mph!
The Rodelbahn Pradaschier is the longest mountain toboggan run in Switzerland, stretching nearly 2 miles.
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.