used to indicate the placement or arrangement of things next to a long surface or line

вдоль, по
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

берег
to cover a significant distance or expanse

простираться, тянуться
the pointed or extreme end of an object

кончик, острие
used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

несмотря на
used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

в среднем, в общем
the way the land, water, and other natural parts of an area are shaped and arranged

география, географическое расположение
an area of scenery visible in a single view

пейзаж
extremely interesting or captivating

очаровательный
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

цивилизация
the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

колонизация
the state of being free from the control of others

независимость
the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

прибытие
relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

коренной, туземный
the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

столица
a confrontation or clash between opposing groups or individuals

конфликт, столкновение
someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

основатель
a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

чудо природы, природное явление
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

разнообразный
places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

туристическое место
a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

соляная равнина, солончак
a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

вулкан
a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

гейзер, периодически фонтанирующий горячий источник
to be the most noticeable or influential person or thing in a situation

доминировать, превосходить
having an impressive height

внушительный, громадный
a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

удобный случай
the pointed top of a mountain

вершина
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

ледник
the place where someone or something is headed

место назначения
a person who searchers for and enjoys taking risks, particularly in unfamiliar or dangerous situations

авантюрист, исследователь
a group of mountains or hills in a line

горный хребет
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

береговая линия
a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

пингвин
a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur

тюлень
an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

чувство, ощущение
to combine different substances together

смешивать
to occur at a specific time or location

происходить
a traditional dance passed through generations, often tied to a specific culture or region

народный танец, традиционный танец
the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

ухаживание
the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

костюм
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

кулинария
to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

мариновать
any fruit with a sour taste, such as oranges, limes, and tangerines

цитрус
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

рагу
an egg boiled gently until both the white and the yolk solidify

крутое яйцо
a structure or a place that is historically important

ориентир
difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

таинственный
a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

статуя
to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

вырезать
a person or animal that resides in a particular place

житель, обитатель
to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

ставить в тупик, приводить в затруднение
someone who studies or records historical events

историк
extremely large or heavy

крупный
resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

природный ресурс, природный ресурс
a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

медь
remaining constant or steady over time

стабильный
the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

уровень жизни
a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

виноградник, винодельня
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters

кубический метр, метр кубический
