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Temple guardian guarding the East and spring, named Dhritarashtra, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Plumed Basilisk (Jesus Christ Lizard), named because it can run some meters over water; Arenal, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Poison Dart Frog, named due it excreting a poison that paralyses - used on native arrows; Arenal, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) silverback of the Umubano group named Charles, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Adult bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncates) affectionately named Fungie who has lived for decades near the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) silverback of the Umubano group named Charles, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Toque macaque monkey, named for its hair, endangered, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Toque macaque monkey, named for its hair, endangered, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Adult bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncates) affectionately named Fungie who has lived for decades near the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Balbal, Sculpture, Cultural Center Ruh Ordo named after Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, Issyk Kul Lake, Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Ruh Ordo Cultural complex named after famous Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, Issyk Kul Lake, Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Chapel and Gautama Buddha, Cultural Center Ruh Ordo named after Chinghiz Aitmatov, Issyk Kul Lake, Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Seven Sisters Waterfall, named for the seven separate streams that comprise it, Geirangerfjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

The surviving pool in the normally dry riverbed, thought to be a spring from bedrock so was named Alice Springs, in the town of the same name, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Gavroche statue, Ruh Ordo Cultural complex named after Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, Issyk Kul Lake, Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Callejon del Beso (Alley of the Kiss) so named because of the close balconies of the two houses, less than a meter apart, Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

Seven Sisters Waterfall, named for the seven separate streams that comprise it, Geirangerfjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Callejon del Beso (Alley of the Kiss) so named because of the close balconies of the two houses, less than a meter apart, Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

The tramway designed by Deborah-Lois Sery and Cecile Van Der Hagen, students at Esadse and winners of the STAS contest Un tramway named design 2019, Saint-Etienne, Loire department, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, France, Europe

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

Fine architecture in the city of Bath, a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths

On the island of pearls of Mikimoto (named after the inventor and developer of the pearl culture: Kokichi Mikimoto 1858-1954), women divers in traditional clothing. Toba, Ise-Shima National Park, Japan

On the island of pearls of Mikimoto (named after the inventor and developer of the pearl culture: Kokichi Mikimoto 1858-1954), women divers in traditional clothing. Toba, Ise-Shima National Park, Japan

On the island of pearls of Mikimoto (named after the inventor and developer of the pearl culture: Kokichi Mikimoto 1858-1954), women divers in traditional clothing. Toba, Ise-Shima National Park, Japan

Panchvaktara Temple is a supreme shrine built in typical Shikhara architecture style dedicated to Lord Shiva and named after five faced image of Lord Shiva .

Rambutans, a popular tropical fruit named after the Malay word for hairy, Central Market, city centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Abstract named Lady in Red, orange slot canyon wall, Antelope Canyon X, Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Detail of sculpture named Piss made by David Cerny, Lesser Quarter, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

two-storied Kannon-den at Ginkaku-ji, 'Temple of the Silver Pavilion'), officially named Jishō-ji 'Temple of Shining Mercy'), a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Sandstone rock formation named Orloj (astronomical clock), Marianska vyhlidka, Hruba Skala, Semily District, Liberec Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Traditional Peruvian dish named lomo saltado, Maras, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a building ensemble in the Medienhafen and prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

View of the Argentine base Almirante Brown, named after Guillermo Brown of the Argentine Navy, Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

View of the Argentine base Almirante Brown, named after Guillermo Brown of the Argentine Navy, Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

View of the Argentine base Almirante Brown, named after Guillermo Brown of the Argentine Navy, Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

View of the Argentine base Almirante Brown, named after Guillermo Brown of the Argentine Navy, Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

two-storied Kannon-den at Ginkaku-ji, 'Temple of the Silver Pavilion'), officially named Jishō-ji 'Temple of Shining Mercy'), a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan.

two-storied Kannon-den at Ginkaku-ji, 'Temple of the Silver Pavilion'), officially named Jishō-ji 'Temple of Shining Mercy'), a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan.

two-storied Kannon-den at Ginkaku-ji, 'Temple of the Silver Pavilion'), officially named Jishō-ji 'Temple of Shining Mercy'), a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji, 'Temple of the Golden Pavilion', officially named Rokuon-ji, (lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, one of 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites. Kyoto, Japan

An abandoned and ruined train station named Grasplatz in the town Luderitz within the Spergbeit Diamond Region, Namibia, Africa

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dsseldorf, with the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) telecommunications tower in the background, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dusseldorf, with the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) telecommunications tower in the background, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Young waitress presenting a famous cake named Sakotis in a decorated version at Romnesa bakery-restaurant at Strigailiskis, Ignalina district, Aukstaitija National Park, Lithuania, Europe

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a building ensemble in the Medienhafen and prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata), named for its call, eating leaves in tree, Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura),a member of the dove family, Columbidae, named after its mournful call, Bermuda, North Atlantic, North America

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a building ensemble in the Medienhafen and prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

View of the Neuer Zollhof (The New Zollhof), named after a former customs facility, a prominent landmark of Dusseldorf-Hafen, part of the redeveloped port of Dusseldorf, with the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) telecommunications tower in the background, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Green grass with a white goat named Yuki sitting next to its red hut and beautiful volcanic panorama of snowy volcano, Yotei-zan, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Keyhole Mesa, named for a keyhole shaped cave on its north side, in the First Forest of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Winter pink sunset named enrosadira on Catinaccio mountain with snow and a wooden fence, Carezza, Bolzano, Italy, Europe

Cityscape featuring the iconic landmark Mole Antonelliana building named after its architect, Alessandro Antonelli, Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Memorial before the Royal Albert Hall, built in 1871 and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The seven storeyed Palace named Vijayotpaya, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

The Silver Pavilion, named because of moonlight reflecting on its dark wood walls, in Ginkakuji Zen temple garden, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

View of the Mole Antonelliana, a major landmark, named after its architect, Alessandro Antonelli, Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

The Kachina Bridge, named for the Hopi Kachina dancers, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States of America, North America

Cityscape of Turin, Italy, featuring the iconic Mole Antonelliana building that stands out among the city's skyline. This landmark is named after its architect, Alessandro Antonelli. In Italian, a “mole” refers to a building of monumental proportions.

Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata), named for its call, eating leaves in tree, Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Popular rock formation (hoodoo) named Thor's Hammer taken from Navajo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

The seven storeyed Palace named Vijayotpaya, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Clifford's Tower, the former Keep of York Castle, named after Roger de Clifford who was hanged there in 1322, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

House decorated with car wheel covers named Casa de las Tapas, Cerro Bellavista, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile, South America

An area of the Red Basin in Petrified Forest National Park Arizona where the purple bentonite transitions into red for which the basin is named.

The Silver Pagoda, so named because the floor is lined with silver, The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Silver Pagoda, so named because the floor is lined with silver, The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Famous giant sequoia tree named Grizzly Giant, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Street art named Abuelita aburrida (Bored grandma) by artists Ella & Pitr, Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso, Chile

Artwork named Idiom designed by Matej Kren in 1998, a book tunnel of 8000 books at the Municipal Library of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

The Silver Pagoda, so named because the floor is lined with silver, The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Historic building named Solnice on Piaristicke namesti at twilight, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Steps and memorial before the Royal Albert Hall, built in 1871 and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Journey in 4-wheel drive vehicles through the Sahara Desert in Upper Volta, now re-named Burkina Faso

Ernest Hemingway's boat named Pilar at Finca Vigia (Finca La Vigia), in San Francisco de Paula Ward in Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Tailor named Charls Darcan, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Kayak at Watering Cove, Abel Tasman National Park, the smallest national park in the country, named after the Dutchman, the first European to discover New Zealand in 1642, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Onetahuti Beach in Abel Tasman National Park, the smallest national park in the country, named after the Dutch explorer the first European to discover New Zealand in 1642, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

The King Abdullah Mosque, built in 1990, the main mosque of Jordan named after King Hussein's grandfather, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Surf crashing on the rocks at Cape Byron, most easterly point, named by Captain Cook after poet's grandfather, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

The King Abdullah Mosque, built in 1990, the main mosque of Jordan named after King Hussein's grandfather, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Anuradha Koirala, proclaimed winner of CNN Hero of the Year 2010, warmly greeted upon her return. Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal. A woman whose group has rescued more than 12,000 women and girls from sex slavery has been named the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year. Anuradha Koirala was chosen by the public in an online poll that ran for eight weeks on CNN.com. ?Human trafficking is a crime, a heinous crime, a shame to humanity,? Koirala said after being introduced as one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010. ?I ask everyone to join me to create a society free of trafficking. We need to do this for all our daughters

Anuradha Koirala holds up her CNN Hero of the Year 2010 award as she is warmly greeted upon her return. Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal. A woman whose group has rescued more than 12,000 women and girls from sex slavery has been named the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year. Anuradha Koirala was chosen by the public in an online poll that ran for eight weeks on CNN.com. ?Human trafficking is a crime, a heinous crime, a shame to humanity,? Koirala said after being introduced as one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010. ?I ask everyone to join me to create a society free of trafficking. We need to do this for all our daughters