damage control thread

Of all the many islands and countries introduced and shown in more detail than just a simple introduction in One Piece, which one would you say is the most interesting in terms of geography, history, events there, inhabitants and general lore ?

What do you think was the best arc in terms of writing for each member of the Straw Hat Pirates, with how said Straw Hat was written and got character development and exploration, and how soldid and consistent their portrayal was during the arc ?

Oda is all about openmindness or how you spell it. I would like to take you on a journey for roughly 10-11 minutes if you don't mind. Watch this part of the discussion where Recon explains to Alex why he loves Wano so much. (01:50:00-02:01:00 roughly) I have never seen someone going so deep...