Place Located Nearest Significance
Aleutian Islands Unalaska City Habitat for various bird species
Part of a national wildlife refuge
Stopping point for migrating species
Birder between Russia and the United States
Alps Switzerland and Austria Isolates different European regions
Source of many rivers in Europe
Creates a unique climate
Sports tourism destination
Altiplano Lake Titicaca in southern Peru
Historical site for pre-Columbian cultures
Mining area
Llama habitat
Tourism destination
Amazon Rainforest Brazil Biodiversity
Source of rivers
Ecological balance
Home to millions of species
Ambrym Malampa, Vanuatu Very active volcano
Research site
Rich source of copra
Tourist destination
Amur River Russian and Chinese border Rich in fish
Habitat for hundreds of fish species
Commercial importance for sustenance
Important landmark
Andes Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. An agricultural area
Contributes to the area’s GDP
Has mineral resources
Provides hydroelectricity
Angel Falls Venezuela Beautiful scenery
Tourist attraction
Home to many species
A research center
Antarctica Chile and Argentina A research center
Shelter to a rich variety of wildlife
Scientific preserve
Tourism destination
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve California, USA Tourism destination
Important identity for California
Sports destination
Home to a blooming flora
Anza Borrego Colorado Desert, California Recreational area
Variant topography
Rich flora and fauna
Historical area
Apoplýstra Lampi, Greece Archaeological site
Natural attraction
Rich wildlife
Varied topography
Appalachians Alabama Natural barrier between the coastal plain and the interior lowlands
Facilitated the settlement of the North American continent
Unique regional culture
Heritage of natural beauty
Arabian Southwest Asia, Saudi Arabia Political importance
Strong ethnographic links
Offers geographic cohesiveness
Unique environment that has advanced scientific research
Aral Sea Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Key area of scientific research on the demise of the sea
Constant physiographic changes to the Aral sea environment has geographic significance
Source of irrigation for Agriculture
Important landmark
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kyoto, Japan Place of scenic beauty
National historic site
Tourist destination
National pride
Arctic Greenland Area of extreme scientific interest
Economic interests including minerals
Natural habitats
Meteorological center
Atacama Desert Northern Chile Source of conflict among Peru, Bolivia, and Chile because of resources
Economic rich area
Agricultural center
Mining center
Atlantic Forest Brazil Home to millions of species
World heritage site
Diverse hotspot
Source of ecological balance
Atlas Mountains Maghreb Mineral and oil rich
Natural barrier between the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean coastline
Catchment area
Favors the tourist industry
Works Cited
Britannica. Places. Web. https://www.britannica.com/place/
