We use 'the' with... (say at least three)
Mountain ranges, rivers, seas, oceans, groups of islands, deserts, countries that contain a word like 'Union', 'Emirates', 'Kingdom.'
Is this sentence correct: 'You can see Lake Bohinj shimmering in the distance'?
Yes
Which is correct: Mount Fuji or THE Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji (no article)
Which is correct: United Arab Emirates or THE United Arab Emirates?
THE United Arab Emirates
Is this sentence correct: 'I'd like to visit South America'?
Yes
Is it correct to say 'THE Antarctica'?
No
Is this sentence correct: 'They crossed THE Black Sea by boat' ?
Yes
Which is correct: Canary Islands or THE Canary Islands?
THE Canary Islands
Which is correct: California or THE California?
California (no article)
Is this sentence correct: 'The Bali is popular with Australian tourists'?
No
Which is correct: Gobi Desert or THE Gobi Desert?
THE Gobi Desert