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Spain Political Systems and Social Conditions

Spain Political Systems and Social Conditions

Europe
The path to independence for Spain began in 1808 when Napoleon invaded the country and deposed King Charles IV. This was a major turning point in Spanish history, as it sparked a rebellion by the people against their oppressors. The Peninsular War that followed saw several battles fought between the French forces and Spanish resistance fighters led by General Francisco Goya. The war lasted until 1814, when the French were finally defeated and King Ferdinand VII was restored to the throne. Despite this victory, Ferdinand was not content to remain under French rule and continued to fight for greater autonomy from France. He signed agreements with Britain, Portugal, and other countries that allowed them to send troops into Spain in order to help him fight against Napoleon's forces. This eventually…
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30Dec 2022 by extrareference
Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia

Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia

Europe
Rogaska Slatina resort is located in the east of Slovenia, at an altitude of 228 m above sea level, 108 km from Ljubljana. Thanks to the unique mineral water Donat Mg (over 13 grams of minerals per liter) and its favorable location, it is considered one of the most beautiful, well-known and professionally prepared medical tourism centers in Europe. The resort also pays great attention to sports and tourism. Note: according to allcitypopulation, the population of Slovenia is 2.107 million (2021). Among other things, this place is full of legends, and one of the most popular is the history of the emergence of the city and unique natural mineral springs. The mythological horse Pegasus, once flying over the territory of present-day Slovenia, was so fascinated by the stunning views of these…
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09Dec 2022 by extrareference
How to Get to Porto, Portugal

How to Get to Porto, Portugal

Europe
By plane Only connecting flights are organized from Moscow to Porto. Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Swiss Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM offer different prices. You can choose a flight with a transfer in Istanbul, Munich, Cologne, Prague, Brussels, Madrid, Geneva, Zurich and other cities. The cheapest tickets are from Turkish Airlines with a transfer in Istanbul. The fastest flights are with Lufthansa: 6 hours 55 minutes with a change in Frankfurt am Main, but they are much more expensive. See JIBIN123 for Portugal customs regulations and visa requirements. You can buy direct tickets from Moscow to Lisbon, they are offered by Ural Airlines (the flight lasts 5 hours 45 minutes), and from there you can get to Porto by bus or train. You can get from the airport to the city…
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25Nov 2022 by extrareference
What to Do in Yaroslavl, Russia

What to Do in Yaroslavl, Russia

Asia, Europe
Journey to Yaroslavl is not limited to the contemplation of ancient cathedrals and visiting museums - there are activities for everyone who likes and for those who cannot imagine rest without movement. In summer, Yaroslavl residents and guests of the city swim and sunbathe on sandy beaches - Central, Norsk, Tveritsy and Prusovskie quarries. You can get your dose of adrenaline in the modern skate park, which opened in the park of the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl. In the very center of the city, a stone's throw from the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, there is the Admiral Yacht Club, the most popular SUP-spot in Yaroslavl. Here they conduct training, rafting and excursions on SUP boards: for example, along the route "Heart of Yaroslavl" along Kotorosl and the Volga. The most beautiful views…
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11Nov 2022 by extrareference
Things to Do in Dinant, Belgium

Things to Do in Dinant, Belgium

Europe
In the southeast of Belgium in the province of Namur, not far from the French border, you will find the town of Dinant. The city is beautifully enclosed between the Maas and the surrounding hilly landscape. The area surrounding the city has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the area around Dinant has only been permanently inhabited since the Romans. During the Middle Ages and the centuries after, the city has always played an important role in the defense of the Meuse. The citadel of Dinant is still vivid proof of this. The city has been known for its coppersmiths since the Middle Ages. In an attempt to take this wealth, Charles the Bold threw 800 coppersmiths two by two into the Meuse during a siege of the city. Top…
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04Nov 2022 by extrareference
Landmarks of Lanzarote, Spain

Landmarks of Lanzarote, Spain

Europe
According to A Country Blog, the island of Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands; an archipelago located about 200 kilometers west of the Moroccan coast. Thanks to its mild climate, Lanzarote attracts many tourists throughout the year. They mainly stay in the large seaside resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. In addition to sun and beach, the island also offers quite a few interesting sights. The unique volcanic landscape is a special attraction in itself. Volcanism manifests itself in different ways. The Fire Mountains (Montañas del Fuego) are perhaps one of the best places in Europe where you can see how volcanic activity has led to desolate rugged landscapes. Most excursions you can make on Lanzarote are based on what we consider to be beautiful…
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26Aug 2022 by extrareference
Russia Geography

Russia Geography

Asia, Europe
Vegetation In the northern arctic deserts of Russia, practically no plants survive except for a few species of lichens and grasses. Richer growths of mosses and grasses with the occurrence of dwarf birches and willows characterize the vegetation formation of the tundra. Further south, the tundra passes into the most extensive plant zone – the forest zone, known as the taiga. Both in the transition zone between tundra and taiga (forest-tundra), and in the taiga itself, larch forests prevail in the east, while birch, pine and spruce forests prevail in the west. A typical tree of western and southern Siberia is limba. In the central part of the East European Plain and on huge areas of southeastern Russia, the original vegetation is a mixed forest. The southern parts of the…
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19Aug 2022 by extrareference
City Trip to Porto, Portugal

City Trip to Porto, Portugal

Europe
Getting there Many roads lead to Porto, but by car you are definitely more than 20 hours on the road from Germany. The best way to get to Porto is by plane. The Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro is then about 11 kilometers from the city center. According to The Dress Explorer, the flight prices are significantly cheaper than to Lisbon and you can make real bargains here. We always use the Skyscanner flight search engine to find our flights . Airport transfer by metro Before you arrive, find out which subway station your hotel is at. The best and cheapest way to get to the center is to take metro line E (Estádio do Dragao – Airport), which takes you to Porto daily from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. From…
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01Jul 2022 by extrareference
Attractions in Madrid, Spain

Attractions in Madrid, Spain

Europe
To the south of Plaza de la Cibeles , Paseo del Prado boulevard departs, which is often called the "Boulevard of the Arts". Three of the most famous museums in Madrid are located here. First of all, this is the El Prado Museum - one of the most important art galleries in the world. The museum was founded in the early 19th century by the wife of Ferdinand VII, Maria Isabella of Braganza, and now contains works of art from major European schools from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The museum complex includes the central building - the Palace of De Villanueva, in front of which there is a statue of the painter Velazquez, and a branch of Cason del Buen Retiro. The Palace of De Villanueva presents…
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24Jun 2022 by extrareference
Kivach Nature Reserve, Russia

Kivach Nature Reserve, Russia

Asia, Europe
According to RC Toy's Advice, 15 km northwest of Kondopoga is the Kivach nature reserve, named after a waterfall on the Suna River. Kivach is the most popular waterfall in Karelia, the height of the water fall is 10.7 m. On the territory of the reserve there is a large species diversity of flora and fauna, which you can get acquainted with during the trip along the hiking trails of the reserve. It is worth noting that there are more than 50 rapids and waterfalls on the Suna River, so it is very popular among rafting enthusiasts. Another well-known Girvas waterfall is located 32 km from the Kivach waterfall. Despite the fact that it has a technogenic origin, and most of the time its bed remains dry, the nature surrounding…
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10Jun 2022 by extrareference
Slovenia General Information

Slovenia General Information

Europe
According to Pet with Supplies, Slovenia is a country of amazing beauty! But at the same time, it is the smallest country in Europe, with an area equal to half of the Moscow region. It is located in the pre-alpine part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is located in the pre-alpine part of the Balkan Peninsula. Washed by the Ariatic Ocean. It borders with Croatia, Hungary, Austria and Italy. The capital is the city of Ljubljana. 270,000 inhabitants live here. Language Official language - Slovenian Square 20 thousand sq. km Population 2 million people Density 100 people per sq. km. State structure Unitary state, parliamentary republic. It is divided into 210 communities, 11 of which have the status of a city. Landscape The landscape of Slovenia is so diverse that…
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20May 2022 by extrareference
Holidays in Spain

Holidays in Spain

Europe
Holidays in Spain are incredibly popular, tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the beaches with golden sand, flowering groves, snow-capped mountain peaks, unusual local entertainment, special cuisine and, of course, the Spanish language. Spain belongs to the third place in terms of frequency of visits among other resort countries. Currency According to toppharmacyschools.org, this country is one of the countries of the European Union, so the main unit of money in Spain is the euro. Money exchange can be done in hotels, exchange offices, travel agencies, but it is recommended to go to banks where money will be exchanged for you without taking a commission, or exchange money with a guide in hotels. If, nevertheless, commissions are taken, exchange offices must have a corresponding inscription. Is…
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06May 2022 by extrareference
Poland Attractions

Poland Attractions

Europe
Torun The city of Torun, founded in the early 13th century, was the birthplace of the astronomer Nicholas Copernicus. Torun's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is one of the best-preserved medieval settlement complexes in Northern Europe. The Castle of the Teutonic Order is located between the old town and the new town, which were built at the same time. In the old town, the old town hall, the Marienkirche and the St. Johannes Cathedral and in the new town the Jacobikirche should be visited. The city wall with some bastions and towers like the Leaning Tower is also interesting. The Copernicus House, which belongs to the City Museum, is particularly worth seeing. Educationvv: Provides school and education information in Poland covering middle school, high school…
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11Mar 2022 by extrareference
Latvia Geopolitics

Latvia Geopolitics

Europe
Latvia, like the other two Baltic republics (Estonia and Lithuania), is a small country that became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. During the two world wars it had already experienced a troubled period of independence (1918-40) and for this reason the Constitution in force today is still that of the first republican era (1920-34), albeit partially amended. Given its small size, especially compared to Russia, its geographic location and the fact that more than a quarter of the country's residents are ethnic Russians, relations between Riga and Moscow have been the focus of the country's foreign policy, as well as a important source of contrasts. Tensions between Riga and Moscow re-emerged with the status referendum of the Russian language (February 2012) and with the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises…
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04Mar 2022 by extrareference
Iceland in the 1940’s

Iceland in the 1940’s

Europe
Population. - Here are the statistical data relating to the last two censuses. As of December 31, 1946, the population was 132,750. The capital, Reykjavik, has increased its population seven times over the past fifty years. No other inhabited center reaches 10,000 residents nor are 2/5 of the population considered urban. Economy. - Fishing remains the country's largest reserve; progress continued during the war, and the island now has one of the most modern and rational flotillas in Europe (381,500 tons of fish in 1943; in 1945 the product of the fishery was valued at around 5.3 million pounds). The industrial use of the hot springs of which the island is abundant is in promising development. Commerce. - Iceland has a surplus of imports over exports in the post-war period,…
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04Feb 2022 by extrareference
Italy Tuscan Dialects

Italy Tuscan Dialects

Europe
The Tuscan dialects have a more conservative character than the other dialects of the peninsula. In particular, the Florentine could be said to be the most faithful and pure heir of Latin. The most salient positive trait common to all these dialects together is the development of - rj - in  -j- in front of - r - of the remaining part of Italy (tosc.  Bujo ,  aja  in front of  buro ,  ara  of the other dialects: v. cart.); the most important negative trait is the lack of metaphones. Also given (which is possible, but not demonstrable) that the diphthongs of  e  and  o  ( slight , good , etc.) - which constitute another distinctive character of the Tuscan - originated from a thrust due to - u  and - the  endings and extended to the other forms by leveling, it always remains that no trace is left of the metaphonesis for sure documentable. On the other hand, this diphthongization…
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02Feb 2022 by extrareference
Montenegro Country Overview

Montenegro Country Overview

Europe
It is a country in Southeastern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. It is bordered to the north by Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, to the east by Serbia, Kosovo and Albania, to the south by the Adriatic Sea and to the west by Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. Not a recognized country by the entire international community, because it proclaimed its independence from Serbia unilaterally on June 3 of the 2006. The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, the official language Montenegrin, although all the residents speak Serbo-Croatian and Albanian and Bosnian are also recognized as official; the form of government is a parliamentary republic, the currency is the euro, since it is one of the countries in which it circulates but is not integrated into the monetary system; and the time zone is CET (UTC + 1). Government According to zipcodesexplorer.com, Montenegro…
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31Jan 2022 by extrareference
Moldova Country Overview

Moldova Country Overview

Europe
Moldova. A landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east. It was one of the constituent republics of the Soviet Union until 1991. Its official name is Republic of Moldova. Administrative division Moldova is divided into 9 counties or judeţe, a municipality (the capital) and two territorial units. Bălţi, Cahul, Chişinău (municipality), Edineţ, Găgăuzia (autonomous territorial unit), Lăpuşna, Orhei, Soroca, Stânga Nistrului (territorial unit), Tighina, Ungheni. Geography According to thesciencetutor.org, Moldova is a state in Southeastern Europe. It borders Ukraine to the North, East and Southeast and with Romania to the West and Southwest. The capital is Chisinau (Kisinev). Nestled as a border strip between Romania and Ukraine, landlocked although very close to it, the territory of Moldova is a fertile loess plain that is delimited by the course of the Dniester and Prut rivers. The country includes only a small area of historic Moldova, named after the River Vltava, and is made up of the northern part…
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30Jan 2022 by extrareference
Minsk, Belarus History and Economy

Minsk, Belarus History and Economy

Europe
According to thereligionfaqs.com, Minsk is the capital of the Republic of Belarus. After World War II most of the city was destroyed. It was rebuilt by Stalin in the 1950s. During the Soviet period it was the capital of the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919 to 1991. Today Minsk is a large metropolis, it is the largest city in Belarus. By population, Minsk ranks 116th among the cities in the world. It features predominantly Soviet-era architecture, but also modern buildings dating from after the breakup of the USSR. Its population is estimated at 1,900,000 residents History According to an ancient legend, apparently there was a giant named Menesk who had a mill on the bank of the river near the city. With this mill, he ground the stones to make loaves that were later fed to his warriors and it…
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21Jan 2022 by extrareference
Madrid, Spain Overview

Madrid, Spain Overview

Europe
According to payhelpcenter.com, the Kingdom of Spain (also known as Spain) is a nation constituted in a social and democratic state of law whose form of Government is the parliamentary monarchy. It occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula, in addition to other territories such as the archipelagos of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the Canary Islands (in the Atlantic Ocean near Africa), as well as other territories such as Melilla and Ceuta in the north of Africa. Member country of the European Union, in territorial extension it is the third largest country in Europe (not counting Russia). It shares land borders with France and with the principality of Andorra to the north, with Portugal to the west and with the British colony of Gibraltar to the south. In its African territories, it shares land and sea borders with Morocco. Madrid houses the main international institutions regulating and disseminating the Spanish language: the Permanent Commission of…
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19Jan 2022 by extrareference
Ljubljana, Slovenia History

Ljubljana, Slovenia History

Europe
Around the year 2000 a. C., the marshes of Ljubljana were colonized by settlers who lived in wooden constructions on stilts. These peoples lived on hunting, fishing and primitive agriculture. To move through the marshes, they used boats made from tree trunks. The area continued to be a point of passage for numerous tribes and peoples, and thus, the territory was subsequently colonized by the Venetians, who were succeeded by the Illyrian tribe of the Yapodi and, already in the 3rd century BC. C., the Celtic tribe of the Taurisci. In the middle of the 1st century BC. C., the Romans built in the place a military camp, occupied by the Legio XV Apollinaris and later the permanent settlement of Emona (Colonia Iulia Emona). It had walls and its population reached 5,000 or 6,000 people, many…
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18Jan 2022 by extrareference
Lisbon, Portugal History

Lisbon, Portugal History

Europe
It is located in the west of Portugal, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on the right bank (to the north) of the estuary of the Tagus River. The city occupies an area of 84.8 km². The city limits, contrary to what usually happens in large cities, are well defined within the limits of the historical perimeter. This produced the creation of several cities around Lisbon, such as Loures, Odivelas, Amadora and Oeiras, which are de facto part of its metropolitan perimeter. History According to naturegnosis.com, the history of Lisbon has known times of splendor, when hundreds of curious adventurers, including Vasco da Gama, jumped into the sea eager to discover and explore new lands that made it a maritime power, and times of disaster and misery, which left it to edge of ruin. However, nothing could…
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17Jan 2022 by extrareference
Liechtenstein Country Overview

Liechtenstein Country Overview

Europe
According to militarynous.com, the Principality of Liechtenstein is a small German-speaking Alpine country doubly nestled by Switzerland and Austria. It is the last remnant of the Holy Roman Empire and an independent nation with very close ties to Switzerland. It enjoys a very high standard of living and is home to some incredibly beautiful mountain scenery. The capital of the principality, Vaduz, is primarily a modern city and an important center of international commerce and banking. Geographic location State of 160 km 2, located in central Europe. It is bordered to the north and east by Austria, to the west and south by Switzerland. History The territory was dominated by the Romans and belonged to the Carolingian Empire. In the 10th century, the Duchies of Schellenberg and Vaduz were integrated into the Holy Roman Empire. In 1434, the union of both duchies, already converted into manors, established the current borders of the country. In 1699, the House…
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16Jan 2022 by extrareference
Latvia Country Overview

Latvia Country Overview

Europe
Latvia. The Republic of Latvia is one of the Baltic states. It was an independent republic from the end of World War I until 1940. It is located on the northeastern shore of the Baltic Sea. It is bordered to the north by Estonia, to the east by the Russian Federation, to the southeast by Belarus and to the south by Lithuania. Latvia is divided into five regions: Kurzeme, Latgale, Riga, Vidzeme and Zemgale. History According to mathgeneral.com, Latvia was occupied by Finns and other Baltic ethnic groups. The latgales, under the Finnish denomination of "letos", gave their name to the territory. By the 11th century, the Latgales were vassals of the Russian prince of Polostk, a time when they abandoned paganism for Christianity. The Archbishopric of Livonia was established in 1199. By 1158 the Germans had reached the mouth of the Dvina River. At the end of the 13th…
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07Jan 2022 by extrareference
Romania Law

Romania Law

Europe
The starting point of Romanian law is found in Roman law, brought to Dacia by Roman colonists in the early years of the century. II d. C. and applied for more than one hundred and sixty years alongside the leges moresque peregrinorum. We do not know what these norms were in Dacia. Concrete proof of the importance of Roman law in Dacia can be found in the wax tablets discovered in Transylvania at Abrud (Alburnus maior), which contain a series of acts, in the forms prescribed by Roman law, although the majority of the parts were not Roman. From the retreat of the legions and officials (270 AD) the ties with the Empire are severed, which explains the lack of any influence of post-classical and Justinian law. The invading barbarians,…
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31Dec 2021 by extrareference
Russia Literature: Gogol and Realism

Russia Literature: Gogol and Realism

Asia, Europe
The bitterness and exaltation of this world aroused by fantasy subsided in NV Gogol (1809-1852), the absolute master of realism. He approached fiction with tales full of life, in which one breathed nature (Veglie at the farm near Dicanca, 1830-32), then stroked the popular sensibility with the sanguine and full-bodied (1835). So far Gogol was dear to everyone, but suddenly, in the same year, he started the Stories of Petersburg, which ended in 1842 with the masterpiece The Coat, and represented that Inspector General (1836) who left all the upper middle class astonished. Russian, submerging it in "ridicule". An absolute masterpiece, the Inspector General unleashed a narrow and infamous reaction against him. Gogol left Russia and wrote almost all Dead Souls (published in 1842) in Rome. Russia was anatomized in all its age-old…
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24Dec 2021 by extrareference
Population and Transportation of Berlin, Germany

Population and Transportation of Berlin, Germany

Europe
Population and Religion The population census of 1939 showed the highest level in the city's history with 4.34 million residents. At the end of 1945 Berlin had a population of 3.027 and 1950 of 3.34 million. Immigration restrictions for Berlin (East), the end of the resettlement flows from the former German eastern regions and the repeated crises in Berlin then slowly reduced the population to 3.24 million (1962). The violent interruption of the emigration flow from the Eastern sector and the relaxation of the immigration restrictions have led to a slight increase in the population of Berlin (East) (1985: 1.22 million residents). Since 1961, Berlin (West) has recorded a decrease in the total population, which results from a strong natural decrease in population and a mean migration loss of the…
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03Dec 2021 by extrareference
Leeds Castle, U.K.

Leeds Castle, U.K.

Europe
The British nicknamed Leeds Castle the “loveliest castle in the world” and that's true, because the moated castle near Maidstone is really exceptionally beautiful. Leeds Castle has almost a thousand years of history, was a Norman castle and privately owned by six British queens for around 300 years. Today the property is one of the most important historical buildings in Great Britain and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Leeds Castle is a real highlight on a trip through Kent. Leeds Castle as a magnet for visitors The castle stands on an island in the Len River and is surrounded by a moat and around 2 km² of parks and gardens. Many rooms in the castle are open for guided tours and show the splendid…
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26Nov 2021 by extrareference
Hossa National Park, Finland

Hossa National Park, Finland

Europe
Hossa National Park Attractions Finland's 40th National Park is located in the middle of the country near the eastern border with Russia. The beautiful wilderness of the Hossa National Park in Finland is an excellent destination: the paths running along pine forests are ideal for hiking and cycling and the crystal clear lakes for canoeing and fishing. The rock paintings by Julma-Ölkky and Värikallio show stories of shamanism that go back thousands of years. Hossa is an old Sami hunting area. The rock paintings on the cliffs of Värikallio are at least 3500 years old and are considered the greatest prehistoric painting in Finland. Activities There are around 90 kilometers of hiking trails in the national park. The mostly easy-to-walk paths lead through the beautiful Esker and lake landscape around…
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12Nov 2021 by extrareference
Czech Republic Geography

Czech Republic Geography

Europe
Czech Republic (in Czech language: Česká republika ). According to educationvv, it is a central European state, bordered to the north by the Republic of Poland, to the east by Slovakia, to the south by Austria, and to the west by Germany. It is made up of the traditional regions of Bohemia and Moravia and has an area of 78,866 km2, comparable to that of Portugal, Austria or Ireland. It is a landlocked country, although it is strategically located on some of the oldest and most significant land routes in Europe. Located in Central Europe, about 50 degrees north latitude and 15 degrees east longitude. With an area of 78,864 km2, comparable to that of Portugal, Austria or Ireland, this state has a population density of 131 residents per square kilometer. Relief The landscape of the Czech Republic is varied; Bohemia to the west, consists of a basin, drained by the Elbe River and the Vltava River and…
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05Nov 2021 by extrareference
Czech Literature

Czech Literature

Europe
Czech literature, literature in the Czech language. Middle Ages According to andyeducation, Czech did not establish itself as a literary language until the 13th and 14th centuries. Century through. This was preceded by the very earliest approaches to Czech literature that were related to the missionary work of the "Slav apostles" Kyrillosand Methodius (9th century, in the Great Moravian Empire). The oldest surviving work of old Czech poetry is the hymn "Hospodine pomiluj ny" (Have mercy on us), the date of which is uncertain. In the bohemian lands solved in 10./11. In the 19th century, Latin scriptures from Old Church Slavonic or Old Czech. Formative genres were the lives of saints and chronicles, including the legend "Svatý Václave" by Christian, which describes the life of St. Wenceslas (Václav) and his…
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08Oct 2021 by extrareference
Principality and Kingdom of Bulgaria (1878 to 1944/46)

Principality and Kingdom of Bulgaria (1878 to 1944/46)

Europe
In the preliminary peace of San Stefano (March 3, 1878; national holiday since 1988), a Greater Bulgarian state was created which, in addition to the heartland, should also include access to the Aegean Sea with most of Macedonia and Thrace. Under British and Austrian influence, the Berlin Congress reduced(July 1, 1878) this Russian dictation on the division of Bulgaria into an autonomous feudal principality Bulgaria, which is tributary to the sultan, consisting of Moesia and the Sanjak Sofia, as well as the province of Eastern Rumelia (southern Bulgaria; capital Plovdiv) and the areas remaining under Turkish rule (Macedonia, Thrace). Contrary to the wishes of the provisional Russian administration, on April 28, 1879, an assembly of notables in Tarnowo passed a liberal constitution; Sofia became the capital. Alexander I von Battenberg,…
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01Oct 2021 by extrareference
Macedonia Overview

Macedonia Overview

Europe
(Republika Makedonija). State of the Balkan Peninsula (25,713 km²). Capital: Skopje. Administrative division: municipality (30). Population: 2,045,177 (2008 estimate). Language: Macedonian and Albanian (official). Religion: Orthodox 54.4%, Sunni Muslims 29.9%, non-religious / atheists 6.6%, Catholics 3.5%, others 5.6%. Monetary unit: denar (100 deni). Human Development Index: 0.808 (68th place). Borders: Serbia to the N, Albania to the W, Greece to the S, Bulgaria to the E. Member of: Council of Europe, EBRD, UN and OSCE, EU associate. Small country in the southern Balkans and landlocked, it is crossed from NW to SE by the Vardar River, the main communication route between the Aegean and the Danube regions. The almost entirely mountainous territory is crossed by numerous river valleys within which the major inhabited centers are located. The name of the…
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03Sep 2021 by extrareference
Albania Overview

Albania Overview

Europe
According to a2zcamerablog, Albania is a country located in Europe. Albania is only slightly larger than Sicily, but despite this the variety of its territory is extraordinary both from a geographical point of view and from a historical and cultural point of view. Its traditions are centuries old, its natural beauty is still very unspoiled. Crossing it means encountering a bit of everything: typically Balkan landscapes, hills, lakes, woods, countryside full of olive trees, sandy beaches and Mediterranean vegetation; but also centers of great historical or archaeological interest, suggestive bazaars, ancient mosques. Places everywhere spectators of an intense human life, albeit marked by the wounds caused by dictatorial regimes and poverty. Located on the western side of the Balkan Peninsula, it is bathed by the lower Adriatic and the Otranto…
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27Aug 2021 by extrareference
Poreč (World Heritage)

Poreč (World Heritage)

Europe
The basilica, built in the 6th century, together with the atrium, baptistery and bishop's palace form an outstanding ensemble of sacred architecture in what was once a Roman city. The apse is adorned with magnificent gold mosaics. According to historyaah, the Euphrasiana Basilica is one of the most important churches in Croatia and is a fascinating testimony to late antique and early Byzantine art. The old town has Roman, Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque monuments. Poreč: facts Official title: Euphrasian Basilica and the historic center of Poreč Cultural monument: Roman traces such as the Marafor, formerly the Roman Forum, the Neptune and the Great Temple, Decumanus and Cardo Maximus, as well as the Euphrasian Basilica with the relics of St. Maurus, the city saint of Poreč, and St. Eleuterius, with the…
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06Aug 2021 by extrareference
Aachen, Germany Sports and Entertainment

Aachen, Germany Sports and Entertainment

Europe
Museums and galleries Couven-Museum Haus Monheim, located on the Hühnermarkt, was built in 1662 and houses a collection of pieces of furniture in the Rococo, early Classicism, Napoleonic Empire and Biedermeier styles, among others. According to ezinereligion, Aachen is a city located in Germany bordering with Belgium and the Netherlands. www.couven-museum.de Local history museum Set up in the moated Frankenberg castle from the 13th century, the local history museum documents the history of Aachen. Friends of antique ceramics and local handicrafts will get their money's worth in the castle keep. A coin cabinet is also accessible in the local history museum. (For more information about the moated castle, see below under "Castles, palaces and villas") International Newspaper Museum  The International Newspaper Museum is located in the so-called "Great House of Aachen" on Pintstrasse.…
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09Jul 2021 by extrareference
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Europe, North and Central America
NATO did not participate as an organization in the US-led attack on Iraq in 2003, but NATO provided some support, including satellite and communications support, to Polish units responsible for a larger area of ​​Iraq. After the war, NATO engaged to a limited extent in Iraq. At the request of the new Iraqi interim government, the alliance sent a small operation to the country in August 2004. The main task of the NATO training implementation mission in Iraq (NTIM-I), consisting of about 300 people, was to train Iraqi military units and security forces so that they could eventually take over responsibility for security and order in the war-torn and divided country. Note: NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Abbreviationfinder. Libya In early 2011, unrest flared up in Libya at…
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02Jul 2021 by extrareference
WHO Structure

WHO Structure

Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, Oceania, South America
The WHO governing body is the World Health Assembly, which meets in May each year, usually at the organization's headquarters in Geneva. The World Health Assembly appoints the director general and decides on the budget and the direction of the activities and more. Each member state has one vote. The countries' delegations to the World Health Assembly are usually led by the Minister of Social Affairs or Health. The WHO also has a board that, among other things, must ensure that the parish's decisions are enforced and provide advice to the secretariat on medical matters. The board also prepares various proposals for the World Health Assembly's meetings and also has the right to decide on emergency measures in the event of disasters. The board consists of 34 members who are…
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25Jun 2021 by extrareference
The 10 most beautiful beaches in the world

The 10 most beautiful beaches in the world

Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, South America
It is not an easy task to answer the question: "Where are the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world?". Surely the impressions and judgments are different. In recent years, surveys have attempted to answer this question several times. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in Brazil and was added to the list of World Heritage by UNESCO. Its pristine beaches and incomparable flora and fauna attract tourists from all over the world every year. Baia do Sancho is the most beautiful beach in Brazil and is divided into two sectors. The sea is very calm all year round and well protected from the easterly winds. Strong winds follow in the months from November to April, so that surfers can practice their sport…
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18Jun 2021 by extrareference
The top 10 most expensive hotel suites in the world

The top 10 most expensive hotel suites in the world

Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania
If you are looking for unusual accommodations, this is the place for you, but it's not that cheap. In the world of the rich and beautiful, the greenback is still the hot currency, so all prices are given in US dollars. The Royal Penthouse Suite at the President Wilson Hotel, Geneva The 1800-square-foot suite costs a whopping $ 67,000 a night. It offers twelve feudal bedrooms with 12 marble bathrooms and a terrace that runs along the entire hotel front and offers panoramic views of Geneva, Lake Geneva and the Alps - including Mont Blanc. There is a Steinway grand piano, a Bang & Olufsen sound system and exclusive works of art. Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson and Bill Gates already lived here. The Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons…
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