Unesco world heritage site Curonian Spit (Kurschskaja Kossa) The Curonian Spit is between Klaipėda (Memel in German) and Lesnoi, it belongs to Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) and Lithuania and is therefore cross-border. It is an approx. 100 km long peninsula, the
Peterborough, Orroroo, Jamestown, Gladstone, Oodla Wirra, Yunta & Cockburn are villages in the region Flinders Ranges & Outback in South Australia . If you head east from Peterborough, the path leads you through the barren desert to Broken Hill in
Whether because of the music, the history or the proverbial hospitality of the South: Anyone who sets out to Memphis in the state of Tennessee and the neighboring state of Mississippi will experience famous attractions in an unadulterated southern state
Watersheds The region covered by fresh water in the interior of Brazil occupies 55,457 km2, which is equivalent to 1.66% of the planet’s surface. The country’s humid climate provides a large hydrographic network formed by rivers of great volume of
Climate Since most of the country is in an intertropical zone, with a predominance of low altitudes, there are hot climatic varieties in Brazil, with averages above 20º. There are six types of climatic variation found throughout the entire Brazilian
Fantastic beaches, fascinating landscapes and exciting cities – Italy is one of the greatest travel destinations in the world and I am always delighted with its versatility. Therefore I would like to introduce you to another facet of the country
With a territorial extension of 8541 205 km 2 , which makes it the fifth largest country in the world and the third on the American continent, Brazil is considered a ” country-continent “. The Brazilian geographical position The Equator
The broadcasts were live, as the videotape did not yet exist, which allows you to record in advance and edit the programs. Only copies of films were distributed to several cities. Several artists traveled between cities, presenting the same program
The modernization of telecommunications Another point to highlight is the technological progress of telecommunications. They transmit symbols, characters, texts, images and sounds. They use wires, metallic cables, fiber optic cables, radio waves, digital media and others. Recent advances show an
A good exercise for reflecting on the importance of communication is to make a list of all the moments when it occurs during an entire day in a person’s life. This list can get incredibly long, from the first “good
Groundwater is water systems that took millions of years to form and gave rise to large reservoirs, such as the Guarani Aquifer . Considered the second largest source of freshwater in the world, it covers international lands in the territories
A fact so charming, that it must always be mentioned: The island of Sint Maarten-Saint Martin is the smallest landmass in the world divided by two different nations. Only 87 square kilometers and controlled by France and the Netherlands (where
Framed by the bay of Todos os Santos and beaches of great natural beauty, Salvador, a cultural heritage of humanity, preserves an architectural ensemble that represents a living piece of the history of Brazil, of which it was the first
The morphoclimatic domain of the cerrado extends for approximately 1.9 million km 2 , which means one third of the country’s natural landscapes. It mainly occupies central Brazil and is the second largest forest area in Brazil. However, it retains only 20% of the original coverage.
Brazil is home to some of the largest and most beautiful caves known around the world. More than 2,000 cavities have already been registered by the Brazilian Society of Speleology, a non-governmental organization that brings together groups dedicated to research,
Join a tour of the history and nature to two of perhaps the Middle East’s perhaps most interesting and tourist-friendly countries – Israel and Jordan. You get the opportunity to easily and comfortably experience the countries’ main sights such as
Corsica is also called Ile de Beauté, the island of beauty. A name that sums up what makes this Mediterranean island so attractive for visitors. The island owes its incomparable charm above all to its magnificent landscape and natural backdrop.
The port city on the southwest coast of Africa is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide. Cape Town itself offers its visitors many exciting sights, but the surrounding area is always worth a visit. Miles of sandy beaches
The Portuguese coastal city of Porto charms the traveler with its stunning river views, atmospheric old town and delicious food. Porto’s tourist assets include the historic center, rich cultural heritage and the city’s title wine. The beautiful red-brick-roofed houses of Porto
FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CHIANG MAI You can stay in Chiang Mai even in a yoga retreat. Via Bangkok to northern Thailand Finnish travel agencies sell some travel packages to Chiang Mai. However, this is not a typical package
Most of us have to think about how much gratuity should be given in any situation while traveling – or is it given at all? When is it important to give a tip? Where & when is gratuity given? In
Democracy and rights In democracy surveys, Venezuela is among “rogue states” – the country is ranked among the most authoritarian and non-free states in the world. Democratic freedoms and rights have been eroded for 20 years, but the race has
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as URU by Abbreviationfinder, Uruguay is one of Latin America’s most democratic countries. The political institutions are stable and the civil rights are well respected. Uruguay, like Costa Rica, is sometimes called “Latin America’s Switzerland”, with
Democracy and rights In essence, the United States is a stable democratic rule of law with regular elections and strong protection of press and freedom of expression. However, confidence in the democratic institutions has eroded in recent years. For several
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as SUR by Abbreviationfinder, Suriname is an electoral democracy, however, characterized by corruption and a weak rule of law. The president himself has been convicted of murder in a trial that went on for over a
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as PER by Abbreviationfinder, Peru has mainly functioning institutions and in the 2000s the change of power took place in orderly form. However, the deep-rooted corruption is a social problem. Several scandals in recent times have
Democracy and rights Despite a modern and democratic constitution, Paraguay has not succeeded in freeing itself from the dictatorship of many decades. Both politics and the judiciary are characterized by deep corruption. Progress has been made since the return to
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as PAN by Abbreviationfinder, Panama is a functioning democracy where fair elections are regularly held and power shifts between different parties. Freedom of speech and association is generally respected even though the media is somewhat circumscribed.
Democracy and rights The rule of law has been gradually eroded in Nicaragua, which today is one of the least democratic countries in Latin America. Power has gradually been concentrated on the president, who has increasingly restricted the scope for
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as ZK by Abbreviationfinder, New Zealand, together with the Nordic countries, tend to be at the forefront of global evaluations of democracy and respect for human rights. The media and courts have an independent position and