The one-time capital of Brazil, Rio continues to have the most vibrant cultural life. Home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio also has an unchallengeable beach culture. The rest of the state is home to many historical towns.

Carnival is the most famous cultural event in Brazil. The vibrant colours reflect the deafening pounding the drums. The Rio carnival is famous for its beautiful girls, but we also have images from the carnival in Salvador, Bahia.

One of the largest cities in the world, Sao Paulo is Brazil's commercial and industrial centre. Our images show daily life in the city.

Our vast collection of images of Brazil is divided into sections. From the North-Eastern states we have the major cities including Salvador, Recife and Fortaleza. Tourist destinations include Porto Seguro and the Costa do Sauipe.

The State of Minas Gerais is a little-known gem of colonial architecture and delightful rural travel, as our photographs show.

The south of Brazil is home to vast agricultural areas, but includes several fascinating cities. The Jesuit Missions close to the Paraguay border are fascinating, and the city of Curitiba is known as one of the great environmental cities of the world.

Western Europe is a vast and diverse area of the world. Our images capture this diversity.

Our United Kingdom images show many areas of this diverse country, with its vibrant culture.

Since the fall of the USSR, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have gained in individuality. Our photos include the people and the cities of the area, industry and rural agriculture as well as tourism.

We have photos of Buenos Aires including the Casa Rosada presidential palace, rural places, gaucho cowboys, and cultural events including tango dancers.

Our small selection of images of Chile give a flavour of the country and the capital city of Santiago.

Peru is a remarkable country with a wealth of history. Our images show the archaeological remains of the Inca empire and capture the present-day faces of their descendants. The locations are both rural and urban, and include Lima and Cusco as well as Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail.

Culture covers many aspects of life. The images here include art works and cultural aspects of life, including music.

Food is a staple of any international travel experience. Our pictures try to give a visual flavour of the local cuisine.

Football is central to the life of Brazil. Our images show how it plays an important part on the football field, on the beach and in the shanty towns.