The climate of Assen According to Youremailverifier, Assen is located in the northwest of the province of Drenthe, of which it is also the capital. The city was created in the 13th century by the arrival of a nunnery, but only experienced significant growth in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was not until the…
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.
Climate and Weather of Suceava, Romania
The climate of Suceava According to shoppingpicks, Suceava is a relatively small university town in the northeast of Romania and is located on the river of the same name. The continental climate provides cool winters and fairly warm summers, with precipitation throughout the year. The main reason to visit the city is the painted church…
Climate and Weather of Chorzów, Poland
The climate of Chorzów Chorzów is located in the south of Poland, in the province of Silesia. Chorzów is located in a hilly area with several hills in the immediate vicinity. The hills around the city have an average height of about 300 meters. From these hills you have a beautiful view of this city….
Getting to Lake Garda, Italy
Due to its location in northern Italy, Lake Garda is one of the closest Italian holiday destinations for Germany. This is the best way to reach its shores: Arriving by car Lake Garda is a classic destination for those arriving by car or motorbike. It goes without saying that you need longer to get there…
What to See in Kiel and Cologne (Germany)
Kiel (Germany) Kiel was founded in 1242 by Count Adolf IV. Standing on the shores of the Baltic Sea and protected from storms, it has become quite a significant trading port. In 1284, Kiel joined the union of German cities, later called the Hansa. Here was the Prussian, and later – the all-German fleet. The…
Oviedo, Asturias (Spain)
The city of Oviedo is the capital of the autonomous region of Asturias. It is located in the center of the region at the foot of Mount Naranjo. It is believed that the city was founded in the 8th century by the monks Maximo and Fromestanus, who decided to build a church here. In 808,…
Murom, Russia
According to Loverists, Murom is located on the high left bank of the Oka River, 137 km southeast of Vladimir. The first mention of the city appeared in the Tale of Bygone Years and refers to 862. Archaeological excavations show that already in the 6th-7th centuries, a fortified settlement existed on the site of the…
Holidays in Poland
Poland is not as popular with tourists as its neighbors, but in fact there are many opportunities for active, cultural, medical and even beach holidays. Holidays in Poland can be a great alternative for those who have already visited more popular countries. Advantages and disadvantages Advantages A variety of recreation, from sightseeing to medical The…
Popular Destinations in Belarus
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….
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…