Politics The constitution, approved in a controversial referendum on February 26, 2012, defines Syria as an Arab Republic with a presidential system. The head of state is the president, who has extensive powers (directly elected for 7 years, one-time re-election possible), since 2000 B. al-Assad . He is the commander in chief of the armed…
Information about Iceland
In the middle of the North Atlantic you will find a modern society built on traditions and fairy tales dating back to the Viking Age. The magical nature offers volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, fjords and waterfalls. And in the waters around the island you will find seals, dolphins, killer whales and humpback whales. You will also…
Somalia Recent History
In January 2009, Ethiopia withdrew its last troops from Somalia. The same month, the ARS politicians was Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (* 1964) elected as the new head of state. He appointed a new caretaker cabinet. Meanwhile, particularly the clashes escalated with the Al-Shabab, who refused the new government recognition. On June 22, 2009, President…
Old Quito (World Heritage)
The old town of Quito (World Heritage) is one of the best preserved colonial cities in Latin America. Quito was one of the most important cities of the Inca Empire (Inca). After its destruction in 1534, the city was re-founded by the Spanish conqueror S. de Benalcázar on the ruins of the Inca city. With its…
Vietnam Arts and Theater
CULTURE: ART Before the influence of Indian civilization penetrated the century. II d. C. in south-central Viet Nam, originating the great artistic flowering in ancient Champa, elements of Chinese culture had already reached northern Viet Nam in the century. IV BC with the introduction of the culture of metals, which marked the beginning of the…
Svehtari Thracian Tomb (World Heritage)
The tomb is a unique example of Thracian art and culture from the 3rd century BC. The rooms of the grave found in 1982 under an 11 m high mound of earth are decorated with paintings and sculptures. Caryatids surround the deathbed of the Thracian ruler, who had also been given his horses and his…
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Thailand (World Heritage)
Wildlife sanctuaries in Thailand (World Heritage), an ecosystem in the transition between subtropics and tropics is protected in the two nature parks on the border with Myanmar on an area of over 6200 km². All forest types of East Asia can be found here. They are habitat for elephants and tigers, among others. Wildlife Sanctuaries…
Special Features and Events Augsburg, Germany
City peculiarities Augsburger Puppenkiste Probably the most famous puppet theater in Germany was housed in the Heilig-Geist-Spital and is located in the old town of Augsburg, Germany as featured on petsinclude. It has been performing fairy tales since 1948, but also more serious plays. Incidentally, the doll box was ennobled with the Golden Camera in…
Aschaffenburg, Germany Overview
Aschaffenburg – The Bavarian Nice The Süddeutsche Zeitung once described Aschaffenburg as Bavaria with a difference. An Upper Bavarian would not even claim that, however, the city is so far above the white sausage equator, seen from it in the far north, and so close is the state border with Hesse. Not only did the…
Hungary Economy and Communication
ECONOMY Business etiquette Formal attire is expected. Hungarian business people are friendly and visitors are often invited to dine in a restaurant. Business cards are used a lot; it is advisable to bring a sufficient amount with you with a Hungarian translation. The best time to travel on business is from September to May. Appointments…
Transportation within Germany
ON THE GO Traveling by plane Lufthansa (LH) is the best-known domestic German airline. Eurowings (EW) and Air Berlin (AB) connect numerous German cities. In the summer, connections to Helgoland, Sylt and some East Frisian islands such as Usedom are offered by demand flight services with fixed departure times. Air Hamburg (HH) flies from Hamburg…
ETA vs Basque Country
Change of government after Madrid bombs The terrorist attacks on the commuter trains in Madrid on 11 March 2004 contributed to the change of government that followed a few days later. Aznar’s right – wing government had quickly identified ETA as responsible, despite the fact that the movement had never carried out an assassination attempt on…
OSCE Business
The business Human rights and security issues in the broadest sense are at the heart of the OSCE. Human rights have not only been seen as a central issue in themselves but also as an integral part of European security. OSCE activities were originally divided into three groups of topics, so-called baskets: security policy issues,…
ASEAN
ASEAN was added in 1967 as a way of uniting against communism. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, ASEAN has sought to find its place in the new regional security structure with China and the United States as the most influential powers. The ASEAN countries can today be said to balance between…
The 10 cheapest vacation destinations in the world
The 10 cheapest vacation destinations in the world are mainly Asian places, where the trip there usually costs more than the stay, so that longer trips are worthwhile in order to really enjoy the cheap accommodation and cheap food. Lamai on Koh Samui – Thailand The most expensive thing about a Thailand vacation is the…
The 10 fastest trains in the world
The 10 fastest trains in the world are an excellent alternative to commuter flights in terms of speed, service and driving comfort. If it is also important to you to be right in the middle of the city on your travels and not rather time-consuming from peripheral airports instead The latest generation of express trains…
England Famous Actors and Directors Part II
Robert Pattinson (born 1986) Robert Thomas Pattinson was born in London in 1986 and initially joined a small theater company – the Barnes Theater Company. It was not so much the participation in “Harry Potter” that made him one of the most popular young actors in the world, but rather the vampire films such as…
Places to Visit in Kenya
You must experience this on your trip to Kenya Visit Karen Blixen Camp The camp, which is named after the Danish author Karen Blixen, should of course be visited when you travel to Kenya. The beautiful and eco-friendly camp is located in Kenya’s lavish city of Nairobi. In the camp you will find 22 delicious…
Travel to Kenya
East Africa Kenya has a population of 48 million and a large number of cultural adventures. On a trip to Kenya, you can safely lean on your school English, as English is one of two mother tongues in the country. This is because Kenya is a former British colony. The second most widely spoken language…
Before leaving for Morocco
Read about passports, visas, vaccinations and the practicalities After many years of travel, we have gained a good deal of experience at Tourist Travel. Morocco can be visited all year round, but if you are not fond of heat, you should probably not go to Morocco in the summer. You can both have many experiences…
England Famous Actors and Directors Part I
Heather Angel (1909-1986) Heather Grace Angel was born in Oxford in 1909. Before moving to Hollywood, she appeared in numerous British films as an actress. She can be seen in the Hitchcock flicks “The Lifeboat” and “Suspicion”. Angel can be heard as the voice actress in the original versions of “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter…
Kosovo Health
Despite continuous improvements in most health indicators, the situation regarding morbidity and mortality remains alarming. Infant and maternal mortality are both among the highest in Europe. In 2005 Lulaj reported a perinatal mortality of 22.82 ‰ (≥ 500 grams) or 17.4 ‰ (≥ 1000 grams) and a maternal mortality of 6.8 per 100,000 live births….
India Economic System and Economic Policy
After India gained independence in 1947, all major political forces agreed that economic independence and rapid industrialization, as well as social justice, should be the primary goals of economic policy. Western-style capitalism was ruled out. India was looking for an economic system that was located as the so-called third path between capitalism and socialism of…
Toronto – Canada’s Largest City
Historical information Toronto is Canada’s largest city with 2,731,571 inhabitants (in 2016) and is the capital of the province of Ontario. It is also the fourth most populous city in all of North America after Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles. The area has been inhabited for more than a thousand years by indigenous…
Best travel time to Mallorca
The summer is hot and the winter mild: Thanks to the Mediterranean climate on Mallorca , the largest of the Balearic Islands is ideal for a relaxing holiday all year round. Depending on what you are planning to do on your Mallorca vacation , a different season is the best time to travel to Mallorca . If you want to spend a beach holiday with…
Before the trip to Indonesia
Passport, visa and customs Swedish citizens receive a visa on arrival in Indonesia. However, there is a requirement that the passport must be valid for 6 months upon entry into Indonesia and that you can present an outbound ticket. You need to bring a photo. The visa is valid for 30 days and costs 25USD…
Nepal and Bhutan
Join us on a tour of perhaps the Himalayas’ most interesting countries! Together with Swedish tour guides, knowledgeable local guides and a limited number of fellow travelers, you visit some of the region’s absolute gold nuggets and get to experience the special atmosphere you only find here. The peoples of the Himalayas are known for…
Boat Trips in Pattaya Bay
Boat trips Pattaya Bay (Ao Pattaya) is not very interesting in itself but for many it gives a sense of tropical conditions and thienosis, which is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Thailand. The bay can be explored with a variety of boat and boat trips as well as cruises and charter boats, and…
SKIATHOS ATTRACTIONS
FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT BY SKIATHOX Skiathos Old Port is a cozy holiday destination. Flights and package tours Skiathos has an international airport named after Alexandros Papadiamantis. The airport is located about three kilometers from the city of Skiathos. There are no direct flights from Finland to the island, but there are good flight connections…
Ostrava Travel Guide
Ostrava surprises with its comfort. The Czech Ostrava may seem like a hub of industrial concentration, but the city is also rich in fine architecture as well as active cultural events. The industrial city may also surprise Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic in terms of population. It is located near the…
Florida – hot atmosphere and endless sandy beaches
Florida’s strengths include long and wide beaches, handsome palm trees and the great entertainment of vibrant cities. Read Rantapallo’s destination guide and plan your own holiday. In Florida, the beaches are wide and the palm trees are crowded According to DigoPaul, the state of Florida is a palm-filled beach resort that also offers tourists plenty…
Zimbabwe 2010
Yearbook 2010 Zimbabwe. It sparked doubt in government cooperation between rivals President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. They both sometimes gave contradictory information about the decisions the government had made. In October, a frustrated Tsvangirai described the president as a “traitor” who constantly made decisions on his own, and at the end of…
Zambia 2010
Yearbook 2010 Zambia. During a visit to China in February, President Rupiah Banda signed an agreement with his counterpart Hu Jintao on far-reaching cooperation on geological studies and mineral extraction in Zambia. According to softwareleverage, there was no mention of how much the deal was worth, but China has already invested multibillion in the country,…
Yemen 2010
Yearbook 2010 Yemen. According to COUNTRYAAH, Yemen has a population of 28.5 million (2018). The United Nations Food Program WFP warned in March that millions of residents in this poorest country in the Arab world were at risk of starvation. Prior to the food supply of the population, the government prioritized the fight against militant…
Western Sahara 2010
Yearbook 2010 Western Sahara. Violence erupted on November 8 near Western Sahara’s largest city, El-Aaiún, when police stormed the newly formed protest camp Gadaym Izik. According to the Western Sahara Independence Movement Polisario, 36 people were killed. According to Moroccan authorities, the number was killed, of which ten were Moroccan soldiers. About 20,000 people lived…
Vietnam 2010
Yearbook 2010 Vietnam. An ongoing campaign to silence dissent continued at the beginning of the year. According to COUNTRYAAH, Vietnam has a population of 95.54 million (2018). A Haiphong court in January sentenced author Pham Thanh Nghien to four years in prison for spreading propaganda against the state. She had been detained for close to…
Venezuela 2010
Yearbook 2010 Venezuela. In the September 26 congressional elections, President Hugo Chávez failed to win the two-thirds majority he sought, despite his party’s Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV) winning 96 of the Congress’s 165 seats. However, the PSUV is still the largest party and the overweightness of Chávez in public opinion was still evident….
Vatican City 2010
Yearbook 2010 Vatican City. Of the Pope’s travels in 2010, it attracted the greatest attention to Britain. The trip was made in mid-September and was the first papal visit ever in the United Kingdoms. According to COUNTRYAAH, Vatican City has a population of 825. The Pope visited Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Birmingham – the Archbishopric…
Vanuatu 2010
Yearbook 2010 Vanuatu. According to COUNTRYAAH, Vanuatu has a population of 292,680 (2018). A report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in February showed that Vanuatu was one of the Pacific region’s fastest growing economies. Growth was estimated at 4 percent in 2009, which was the seventh consecutive year of positive growth. In 2010, growth…
Uzbekistan 2010
Yearbook 2010 Uzbekistan. In January, the second round of the parliamentary elections started before the New Year. According to COUNTRYAAH, Uzbekistan has a population of 32.96 million (2018). No opposition parties were allowed to participate, and openly opposition politicians were imprisoned or had fled the country. In addition, in practice, Parliament had no power over…