Minsk Where to relax in Belarus, if not in Minsk, the capital of the country, an ancient city with a rich history and interesting architecture. There are few ancient monuments left here, but more modern ones still attract thousands of tourists here. Andyeducation.com: Introduction to education system in Belarus, including compulsory schooling and higher education….
Category: Europe
MEDITERRANEAN CULTIVATION ZONE
The Mediterranean cultivation is characterized by a variety of heat-loving crops, its focus is on fruit and vegetable cultivation and special crops. Traditionally, Mediterranean cultivation is defined by the distribution of the olive tree, which, as a subtropical plant, requires an average annual temperature of 15 ° C to 22 ° C and an annual rainfall of between 500 and 700 millimeters. Since the olive tree is very sensitive to frost, its cultivation limit is already in the south of France.
A second group of key plants form the citrus or citrus fruits, but the similarly high heat demands such as the olive tree pose, with their moisture requirements from 1,200 to 2,000 millimeters of annual precipitation in many places only irrigated cultivated can be. For vegetables, the tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers have a special position. The most important rice-growing region in Europe, Northern Italy, is also located in this zone. One of the most important fruit plants on earth is the grapevine. It requires an annual mean temperature of only 10 ° C to 12 ° C – which is why it can be found far beyond the borders of this zone in Germany, Austria and France -, a vegetation period of 180 to 200 days and at least 19 ° C during maturity.
In Europe, cork oaks are mainly grown in Portugal and Spain, with further plantations in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
The tobacco that existed in earlier centuries in Germany even greater extent, is still found throughout the Mediterranean region of Portugal to the Aegean. However, it is only of economic importance in Greece, Italy and Bulgaria. In an international comparison, soybeans and cotton are only grown in Europe in small quantities, although in Italy they have recently been growing; other larger soy producers are Russia and Ukraine. In Europe, cotton is of economic importance only in Greece; only small quantities are cultivated in Spain. Date palms are only grown south of the Mediterranean. Plant production in the entire Mediterranean region is supplemented by keeping sheep, but also cattle, pigs and goats. For more information about the continent of Europe, please check thesciencetutor.org.
Visa to Greece
Since September 14 , 2015 , the Greek Consulate has introduced a mandatory biometrics procedure (VIS – Visa Information System) when applying for a visa: all applicants are required to visit the visa application center in person and be fingerprinted. Registration for visiting the visa center is carried out by the tour operator. The processing…
Lithuania Tourist Information
Lithuania: According to thesciencetutor, the Republic of Lithuania is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. From the southwest, the state borders on Poland and Russia; in the north, on Latvia, the common border with Belarus runs along the southeast of the state. The area of the state is sixty-five thousand square kilometers….
Latvia Figurative Arts
The evolution of art in Latvia is closely linked to the fundamental periods of its history. In the first period, as has been attested by archaeological excavations, an original style and decorative repertoire also developed at the same time as the rise and flourishing of national culture. Excavations conducted in 1909 on Mount Kauguru-Peka and…
Italy Navy
Between the Ethiopian War and the Second World War, the warship had an unprecedented development in our recent history. Two more 35,000-ton battleships were set up. Rome and the Empire and the transformation of the other two old battleships Doria and Duilio began. Thus by the year 1940 it was estimated to have 8 battleships,…
Russia Hunting and Fishing
Hunting. – Hunting represented in the past one of the most conspicuous assets of the Russian economy, but already in the pre-war period its possibilities were considerably reduced by the rapid increase of the population, and even more by the long and disorderly extermination of game, which tended to gradually migrate towards the less traveled…
Germany Figurative Arts – Romanesque
Autonomous German art begins only with the creation of a national state after the partition of the Carolingian Empire. Its first phase therefore falls into the Romanesque period of European art, and can be divided into three periods; the archaic period, which takes its name from the Ottoni dynasty and reaches up to the middle…
Denmark Medieval Architecture
The scarce remains of wooden church buildings of the century. 11 ° testify to a system of ‘palisade’ construction, with dimensions varying from those of the small church in Hörning (length m. 9.3) to those of the building in Jelling, which was much larger than the later stone church. Few are the remains of stavkirke…
Dresden, Germany Economy
Dresden, capital of the State of Saxony and an independent city, 113–315 m above sea level, (2019) 556 800 residents (1939: 630,000, 1950: 494 200, 1988: 518 100 residents). Dresden lies in the middle of the climatically favorable Dresden Elbe valley widening on both sides of the Elbe and extends over an area of 328…
Travel to Beautiful Cities in Iceland
Here you will find study trips and round trips through the metropolises of Iceland Reykjavík Visit Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland, on a city break. A study tour takes you through numerous museums – the National Museum, the National Gallery, Einar-Jonsson Museum, other interesting buildings, the cathedral and the university. Take the…
Le Havre and Côte de Granit Rose, France
Le Havre Le Havre is a French commune and city in Normandy in north-west France. The city with just under 180,000 inhabitants is located on the right bank of the Seine estuary on the English Channel, southwest of the Pays de Caux. Modern Le Havre is strongly influenced by its seafaring traditions. Its port is…
Bosnia and Herzegovina Politics and Culture
Political Consolidation Efforts Overall (until 1999/2000) the successful implementation of the military provisions of the Dayton Agreement was offset by deficits in the implementation of civil provisions in the entities and in the state as a result of the persisting ethnic tensions. These included Disarmament, return of refugees and exchange of territory. Only the reunification…
Germany History: the Construction of the Berlin Wall
Hence the systematic escapes from the GDR to West Germany (3 million people in ten years), favored by the situation in Berlin with easy access from one sector to another. To prevent these escapes, a concrete wall was erected in 1961 across Berlin to reinforce the ruthless police measures against fugitives. In East Germany, too,…
United Kingdom Education and Media
Education Education is decentralized and organized differently in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Schools have a high degree of autonomy. Higher education and training institutions are completely autonomous. School attendance is compulsory from 5 years (4 years in Northern Ireland) to 16 years of age. Attending pre-school facilities is voluntary and partly chargeable. In…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
United Kingdom 2010
Yearbook 2010 UK. Labor forces urged Prime Minister Gordon Brown to resign as party leader at the beginning of the year, but even this time he was able to remain despite dissatisfaction with his leadership within the party. In January, former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before the independent inquiry into the Iraq war led…
Ukraine 2010
Yearbook 2010 Ukraine. The year began in a critical economic situation, where before the New Year the government was forced to request increased credit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet its loan commitments and at the same time have the means to pay out pensions and public salaries. According to COUNTRYAAH, Ukraine has…
Switzerland 2010
Yearbook 2010 Switzerland. A diplomatic dispute arose in February when it became clear that Germany had bought a stolen list of names of German taxpayers with accounts in Switzerland of a former bank employee. According to COUNTRYAAH, Switzerland has a population of 8.545 million (2019). Germany defended the purchase and referred to a similar purchase…
Spain 2010
Yearbook 2010 Spain. According to COUNTRYAAH, Spain has the population of 46.94 million (2019). The economic situation continued to be difficult in Spain even as growth turned up among Europe’s other major economies. The country’s credit rating was lowered due to the high loans. The government launched crisis measures in a row to reduce the…
Slovenia 2010
Yearbook 2010 Slovenia. According to COUNTRYAAH, Slovenia has a population of 2.081 million (2019). The bourgeois opposition considered that an agreement with Croatia to resolve a border dispute through international mediation constituted “capitulation” and called for a binding referendum on the issue. Although Prime Minister Borut Pahor signed an agreement on mediation with his Croatian…
Slovakia 2010
Yearbook 2010 Slovakia. In March, President Ivan Gašparovič vetoed a contentious law aimed at strengthening Slovak patriotism. Among other things, the law required that the schools play the national anthem every Monday and that the flag should be in the classrooms. The law was a work of a nationalist party in the government coalition and…
Serbia 2010
Yearbook 2010 In March, Serbia apologized for the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia in 1995, when several thousand Muslim boys and men were murdered by Bosnian Serb forces. Parliament adopted, by a marginal margin, a resolution condemning the massacre and apologizing to the victims’ relatives. The International Court of Justice in The Hague had ruled that…
San Marino 2010
Yearbook 2010 San Marino. According to COUNTRYAAH, San Marino has a population of 33,785 (2018). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on San Marino to reform its pension system to overcome deficits. The national football team fought bravely in the European Championship qualifiers but failed to repeat the bravery from 2004, namely to win a…
Russia 2010
Yearbook 2010 Russian Federation. The year was marked by a tug of war between the authoritarian state and growing opposition movements. There were some signs of democratic openings on the part of President Dmitry Medvedev, but a new prison sentence against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s political opponents once again darkened the picture. Land area 17,098,242…
Romania 2010
Yearbook 2010 Romania. According to COUNTRYAAH, Romania has a population of 19.41 million (2019). The government that took office before the New Year was forced into unpopular austerity measures to lower the budget deficit and pave the way for necessary loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the EU and the World Bank. For Romania,…