North America

The American city of El Paso is not a pretty place. In the middle of the desert it is dusty and the cultural program is quite manageable. Südlink columnist Lourdes Cárdenas explains why she still enjoys living here. The city offers a distinctive blend of two cultures. If you like …

Which state is Denver in USA? Colorado’s capital Denver is located on the prairie – a plain at the airy height of 1,600 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by high mountains and thus offers a really charming panorama of this huge mountain range. That’s why Denver is also …

Where is Seattle area located? Seattle is a city in the U.S. state of Washington. Due to the nearby Olympic Mountains, the Atlantic coast, the beautiful Lake Washington and the cascades, the green, hilly Seattle is one of the most attractive cities in the USA and is an ideal starting …

Which part of Canada is Edmonton in? Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. The city is larger than Toronto, but one of the sparsely populated cities of North America.

Ottawa (about 883,000 inhabitants) is located in the province of Ontario on the Ottawa River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, in eastern Canada. Although it is the capital of Canada, the city has a rather tranquil flair. The city is bilingual: English and French. The city offers many …

Charlotte is just a female first name for you? This is a pity, especially if you are currently planning a trip to the USA. Then the largest city in the US state of North Carolina should definitely be considered as a travel destination.

Indiana is a state in the north of the USA and belongs to the Great Lakes region (Great Lakes). The state is nicknamed the Hoosier State and the residents are referred to as Hoosiers. The nickname dates back to 1830 in response to a poem, but no one really knows …

Where exactly is Fort Worth Texas? The fifth largest city in Texas is Fort Worth. It is also the sixteenth largest in the United States. If you look at the USA map, you will find Fort Worth about 50 kilometers from Dallas. Together, the two cities form the “Dallas-Fort Worth …

Columbus is the capital of the state of Ohio and at the same time the largest city. Known for its numerous parks and world-famous universities, it is also centrally located between the other two major cities: Cleveland and Cincinnati. As a nature lover, you will find many state parks with …

To the west of the city is the Pacific Ocean – and in it the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a very large water protection area. At its center: the Farallon Islands, where more seabirds breed than anywhere else on the US mainland. Over 36 species of marine …