Day 4: American Samoa! 🇦🇸️ Technically, American Samoa isn't a country but is instead is an unorganized territory of the United States. However, we didn't want to miss a chance to show off the beauty of the five islands and two atolls (circular coral reefs) that make up American Samoa. To get a sense of where these islands and atolls are located, they could be described as being *relatively* close to Fiji, New Zealand, And Australia - relative being the operative word here! M...uch like many of their Polynesian neighbors, the scenery of American Samoa is breathtaking and unique. Pictured below is Camel Rock near Pago Pago, which is the territorial capital. If you add up all of the land belonging to American Samoa, it is quite small. This is about the size of the city of Washington, D.C. Another interesting fact about American Samoa is that there are only three land mammals that can be found in the entire territory - and they're all types of bats!

Day 3: Algeria!🇩🇿Today, we learn about the largest country in Africa (by land area, that is). Algeria can be found in the north of the continent, and has a coastline on the Mediterranean that reaches more than 1,500 kilometers. This beautiful coastline is pictured below. More than 90% of the country's population of around 40 million lives within a relatively close distance to the sea. Although the country is best known for hosting part of the amazing Sahara Desert, there are ...also other varied landscapes to be found such as mountain ranges (the Tell Atlas Mountains) and large urban centres (Algiers, Oran, Constantine, and more). However, the vast desert is still an important part of Algeria's makeup - the hottest temperature ever recorded in the Algerian desert was 51.3 degrees Celsius (that's almost 125 degrees Fahrenheit)!!

Day 2: Albania! 🇦🇱 Pictured here is the city of Berat, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was given this honor because it is a rare example of a town that has been well-preserved since the time of the Ottoman Empire. Albania is located in southeastern Europe. In recent years, it has become an emerging tourist destination, although many places in the country's 29,000 square km (slightly smaller than Maryland) remain relatively undisturbed. However, travelers who do make... the trip remark upon the country's beautiful beaches and welcome hospitality. Its capital city of Tirana is notable for being one of the only capital cities of the world to not be home to a McDonald's restaurant! Instead, visitors can sample Albanian cuisine, much of which may seem familiar to fans of Mediterranean food because of its use of fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, basil, and oregano.

**Beginning today, we will be sharing beautiful photos and amazing fun facts about every country in the world daily, right here on our Facebook page. We'll be going in alphabetical order, so please be sure to check back regularly to learn amazing things about the planet we all share. Your unmatched geography knowledge will be sure to impress all of your friends and family!**

Day 1: Afghanistan! 🇦🇫️ Pictured here is one of the six stunning deep blue lakes in Band-e-Amir Nation...al Park, which is located near the center of this mountainous landlocked country. Although Afghanistan has held a prominent place in the media in recent years, many who read these news stories may be surprised to learn that Afghanistan is more than just desert and political turmoil (although the last three decades in the country have unfortunately been immersed in major unrest and violence). Historically, Afghanistan was a key stop on the legendary Silk Road, which placed it at forefront of world trade, a fact that is reflected in the country's diverse heritage. Its flag, pictured below, is notable for being one of the only flags in the world that has miniature versions of itself on it. The country has a population of 33 million - roughly the same as Canada or Venezuela. However, don't call these people "Afghani". This is a common misnomer, and the term "Afghani" actually refers to the currency! The people of Afghanistan are properly referred to as "Afghans".