Bahamas
The Bahamas (officially named The Commonwealth of The Bahamas), or The Bahama Islands, is an archipelago consisting of many islands in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida. The country is made up of about 2,000 islands if you include the cays, which are small islands that are formed on coral reefs. Not densely populated, the Bahamas is renowned for its natural beauty, unique culture, and is a popular tropical vacation destination. The word Bahamas is of Spanish origin and means “Shallow Water”. History Where did Columbus land? When Christopher Columbus arrived in the West Indies in 1492, he landed on a Bahamian island he named San Salvador. The island now…
Austria
Is a landlocked alpine German speaking country in Central Europe bordering Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west, Germany and Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east and Slovenia and Italy to the south. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports capital of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. Austria has a long history of being multicultural country: a glance at the Vienna phone book is all you need to discover this. Ironically, it is Germany to the north that is paving the way regarding…
Australia
A country in Oceania Australia, or, as its official name, is the continent of the Commonwealth of the Americas. It stretches between the Indian Ocean and the Great Ocean. It is located on the continent of Oceania and occupies a very large part of the continent. Neighbors are Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and New Zealand. Capital of Canberrais the largest city in Sydney. Australia was established on a total area of 8.698.850 km², with an area of 8.617.930 km² on land, and 80.920 km². There is no land border with any country. This area makes him the 6th largest country in the world. It has a coastline of 25,760 kilometers. Europeans are…
Argentina
A country in South AmericaThe Republic of Argentina is a country located in South America between 34 ° 36 ‘South latitudes and 58 ° 27’ Western longitudes. The total area of Argentina 2.79181 million square kilometers – about 3.5 times larger than Turkey, while its population is 36,260,130 people with the 2001 census figures. Argentina in the southern part of the South American continent, the Andes and the Atlantic Oceanis a state that extends between; the length of the coastline is 4989 km. The land owned by Argentina is the second largest in the South America and the 8th in the world. There are borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. The name of Argentina…
Andorra
A country in EuropeThe Principality of Andorra is a small country in southwestern Europe, in the Pyrenees, with no seaside, between France and Spain. Andorra, once isolated from the world; is now a rich country with tourism and being a tax haven. Andorra la Vella Andorra’s capital Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest settlement of the Principality of Andorra. The largest population is the Catalans. According to the 2004 census, the population is 22,035. Wikipedia Things To Do Vallnord Skiing and cycling activity in mountain resort A mountain resort offering year-round activities, including skiing, snowboarding and cycling. The nobility of time – Salvador Dali Salvador Dalí Lake engolasters Enorlast Lake,…
Antigua And Barbuda
A country in the CaribbeanAntigua and Barbuda; An independent island country in the Lesser Island of Antilles, east of the Caribbean Sea. It consists of two large islands and various islets that give the country its name. The capital of Antigua Is John’s’t. Stunning white sand beaches abound, and on Antigua there is no shortage of attendant high-end resorts. Barbuda still has the beaches but little tourism-based infrastructure. Officially 230 V 60 Hz. Most outlets are the standard British type. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack adapters for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Antigua & Barbuda. Contact your hotel and ask to be sure. Many…
Albania
Albania is a country in the Balkans with nearly 3 million inhabitants. The country has been part of Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire until its first declaration of independence in 1912, and is one of few traditionally Muslim nations in Europe.
