ACROSS

 

1A

Mountain in Argentina that is the highest mountain outside Asia

3A

Island of the Inner Hebrides that is closest to the Scottish mainland 

5A

Largest of the Greek islands

6A

Island on which Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is located

9A

The Tigris and Euphrates are jointly known as the ‘Rivers of…’ this place

10A

Boise is the capital of this US state

12A

Russia’s largest port city

14A

Japanese city, once known as ‘Manchester of the Orient’ because of its extensive textile industry

15A

Scandinavian city known as the 'Venice of the North’

16A

Lumbini, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is in this country

 

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2D

The world-famous ski resort of Aspen is located in this US state

4D

The river Dneiper flows through this European capital city 

7D

Europe’s highest volcano

8D

Chișinău is the capital of this European country

11D

Sea that is considered to be the world's largest lake

13D

European city nicknamed ‘Mistress of the Adriatic’ & ‘Bride of the Sea’