Qatar Economy and Communication
ECONOMY Business etiquette You should have a lot of patience and perseverance in negotiations. Opening hours Business hours: Sa-Thu 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
Transportation in Norway
ON THE GO Traveling by plane Domestic flights are offered by SAS Norge (BU), SAS (SK), Widerøe Flyveselskap (WF) and the Danish British Airways partner Sun Air of Scandinavia (EZ).…
Transportation and Currency in Latvia
ON THE GO On the way by car / bus All parts of the country are connected by the good road network. Unleaded petrol is widely available at international petrol…
Transportation in Russia
ON THE GO Traveling by plane The plane is the most important means of transport in domestic traffic. The four Moscow airports are the hub of the national flight network…
Palestine Training
Given the circumstances that have prevailed for decades, with a persistent refugee situation and political unrest, the level of education is high among Palestinians. Almost all young people can read…
Tahiti Famous People
Sir Joseph Banks (1744-1820) Banks was an English botanist and naturalist who was with James Cook on his first trip to the Pacific, including Tahiti. Coming from a wealthy family,…
Kaliningrad Region Overview
Kaliningrad – The former Königsberg and the philosopher Kant The Kaliningrad Region (Russian Oblast, i.e. Kaliningrad District) is a small, western exclave of the Russian Federation, which lies between Poland…
Point Samson, Roebourne, Cossack & Wickham on the Pilbara Coast
Point Samson, Roebourne, Cossack and Wickham are on or near the Point Samson Peninsula in the region Pilbara in the north of Western Australia . A few historic buildings, Honeymoon…
Kiribati Overview
Animals and Plants What is growing in Kiribati? The subsoil of the island is very permeable. That’s why the rain seeps away quickly. A distinctive and diverse flora cannot develop…
Pigeon Forge Tennessee Travel Guide
Pigeon Forge is on the edge of the most visited national park in the United States, the Great Smoky Mountains. The highest peaks of the rocky Appalachian Mountains tower up…
Kurdistan Overview
Kurdistan Corresponds to the headwaters of the Tigris and Euphrates, comprising the oil basin of Kirkuk and Mosul, in Iraq. It covers lands from eastern Turkey, Syria, northern Iraq, western…
Some Countries in Asia
Cambodia Cambodia’s grave situation is explained by decades of conflict: 1977/78 – under the Pol Pot regime, the currency was suppressed and the urban population was displaced in large numbers…
The Most Beautiful National Parks in Italy
Italy is not only known for interesting cities and beautiful beaches – the diverse country also has breathtaking natural landscapes to offer. But the green side of Italy is often…
Honduras Overview Part II
Colonial period In 1539 Honduras was incorporated into the General Captaincy of Guatemala and remained in that condition throughout the colonial period. With the discovery of silver mines in its…
Honduras Overview Part I
Physical geography Three versions explain the name of Honduras. According to the legend, when they arrived there, the discoverers, on the fourth voyage of Colombo, gave thanks to God for…
Sierra Leone Overview
In this paper, I will talk about Sierra Leone. An extremely poor country with the second worst HDI in the world. Together presenting its history, its general and social data,…
Russia Population and Economy
Population and Government With a population (1993) of 148,673,000 inhabitants, Russia is the sixth most populated country in the world. The density is 9 inhab / km2; in rural areas…
Russia Overview
Russia, a republic that extends across eastern Europe and northern Asia, formed by 21 ethnic republics and an autonomous oblast (region), in addition to ten other autonomous okrugs (or national…
UK Overview
The United Kingdom is the union of the three countries that occupy the Isle of Great Britain – England, Wales and Scotland – and Northern Ireland. Cradle of modern parliamentary…
Nigeria Overview Part IV
European colonization In the second half of the 15th century, Portuguese navigators came into contact with the coastal kingdoms, and soon established an intense and prosperous slave trade for plantations…
Holidays at Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is a volcanic island located between Martinique and Saint Vincent. The island has been classified as one of the world’s most romantic places, many pilgrims come here to…
Nigeria Overview Part III
Energy and mining Nigeria has deposits of coal, marble and tin, but oil is the main resource in the subsoil. Discovered in the Niger Delta in the 1950s, it soon…
Nigeria Overview Part II
Population With representatives of almost all the native races of Africa, Nigeria presents a great diversity of peoples and cultures. In the country, located at the confluence of the transcontinental…
Nigeria Overview Part I
Physical geography The most populous of the countries on the African continent, Nigeria is also one of the most advanced and diversified economies. Although hampered by the enormous cultural heterogeneity…
Before the trip to Oman
Passport and Visa Nordic citizens must apply for an e-visa electronically at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ (tourist visa, 30 days). Visa on arrival is no longer given on arrival. Check that your passport…
Sightseeing in London
Historic quarters, architectural wonders, majestic buildings, unparalleled shopping streets, the picturesque Thames and wonderful oases in London’s royal parks determine the incredibly attractive image of the pulsating capital. The metropolis…
Sights in San Francisco
The fourth largest city in the US state of California with around 890,000 inhabitants in 10 boroughs inspires almost 25 million tourists every year with its fantastic location on the…
Madeira Travel Guide
The island of Madeira is a magnificent natural destination in the Atlantic. The Madeira archipelago is perfect for the active holidaymaker looking for warmth, but the popular destination is also loved…
Colombo Travel Guide
Colombo is the fascinating capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is a mix of urban city life, colonial history and Buddhist traditions. The exotic destination fascinates and confuses. Colombo, Sri Lanka’s…
Songkran 2021 – a guide to the Thai New Year
Water. Water. And even more water. Water plays a major role in the celebration of the Thai New Year, or “Songkran”. During the celebration, the streets are filled with water…