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Black Hills Indian Chief Memorial

The Crazy Horse Memorial is located in the Black Hills. These places were sacred to the Lakota Indian tribes. In their language, the rocks were called Paha Sapa, which translates as Black Hill. The original Indian name was preserved and transferred to the American language.

Black Hills Indian Chief Memorial

, more famous US landmark, Mount Rushmore, on the granite slope of which are carved bas-reliefs of four presidents.

A monument of astonishing size can also be seen in the Mongolian steppes. This is the grandiose Golden Whip monument in memory of Genghis Khan, 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar.

The Indonesian city of Banjarmasin is the capital of the special database of South Kalimantan, which is located on the island of Kalimantan in the delta of the Barito River. The river, with its active cargo and passenger traffic, is the most important waterway of the province of Kalimantan. An interesting landmark of the city of Banjarmasin is its large floating market.


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Due to frequent flooding, most of the buildings in Banjarmasin are built on stilts, which is why it is often called River City. Situated at the confluence of the Martapura and Barito Rivers, the city is a bustling center of South Kalimantan Province and a popular tourist destination. The scarcity of land in the area has led to the large local market being built on water rather than on land.

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In the history of Malaysia, the Sultan Abdul Samad Palace has a special significance. It was here in 1957 that the country's independence was declared and Malaysia ceased to be part of the British Empire. Now, the Independence Square in front of the palace is used to celebrate National Day, as well as the New Year, organize carnivals and hold various city events. The Sultan Abdul Samad Palace looks especially interesting in the evening, when beautiful lighting is lit along the entire perimeter of the building.