United Kingdom Government and Politics
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: Elizabeth II is the head of state of the country and of the British Crown, as well as of the other fifteen countries of the Commonwealth of Nations,...
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Estonia History
The first settlers arrived in the region about 6 thousand years ago. Belonging to a branch of the Finno-Ugric family of nations, the Estonians have greater cultural and linguistic ties with the Finns in...
Ireland with Great Britain
The union with Great Britain The example of the French Revolution led to an aggravation of the political climate in Ireland and an anti-British rebellion in 1798. Though it was quickly put down, Protestant...
Belarus Travel Guide
Belarus – arrival Airplane: According to youremailverifier, Belarus’s international airline is Belavia. From Minsk she flies passengers to London, Paris,Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna, Rome and Milan. There are also connections to Manchester and Shannon as...
Facts of US Virgin Islands
Here you will find practical information in connection with trips to the US Virgin Islands. Language: English Capital: Charlotte Amalie Population: 104,000 Religion: Protestantism Currency: US dollar Surface: 1,910 km2 Worth knowing Time difference...
Boston History
With a latest population of 589,141 according to Allcitypopulation, Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop. The name goes back to a town in England that meant home to many Puritans like Winthrop. The...
Philadelphia – the Largest City in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia in the southeastern state of Pennsylvania likes to call itself the “Birthplace of Nation”, the birthplace of the nation. The 1st Continental Congress met here (1774), the independence of the United States was...
Cities and Towns in French Guiana
Cayenne Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana. Around 61,268 residents live in the city with its special flair and the old Creole houses that shine in bright colors. This also makes it the...
Trekking & Cycling Adventures in Uganda
This round trip is for you who want great cycling experiences in magnificent nature and world-class animal experiences. Look forward to venturing out on Uganda’s country roads and experiencing the contrasting nature of the bicycle...
Beer Luff Among Greek Islands
Imagine beer beer among beautiful Greek islands. With a ferry pass, you choose which islands you want to visit, jump from island to island and enjoy freedom, sun, beach and water. A fun bike excursion and...
Hiking, Minority People and Ha Long Bay
You get a unique insight into Vietnamese culture as you hike past terraced rice paddies, water buffaloes and traditional minority villages in the mountains. Enjoy the beautiful Ha Long Bay and limestone formations from...
Mauritius History
It is believed that Arab geographers and navigators already knew of its existence in medieval times. The Portuguese first arrived in Mauritius with Domingos Fernández in 1512 and gave the island the name of...
Japan Literature at the Turn of New Millennium
At the end of the nineties of the twentieth century, the literary panorama opened, on the one hand, in the name of the success of a new translation into modern Japanese of the classic...
Poland Literature: From The Enlightenment to Romanticism
Under the influence of the Western Enlightenment ideology, an intellectual transformation took place, especially in the scholastic field. The ideology and culture, on the threshold of the great bourgeois transformations, undergo notable changes: the...
Chicago Famous People
Patricia Arquette (born 1968) The Hollywood actress had her breakthrough in 1993 with Tony Scott’s “True Romance”. Since then she has starred in numerous feature films and television series. John Ashcroft (born 1942) The...
Parks and Zoos in Bangkok, Thailand
Parks and amusement parks Benjasiri Park In 1992, the park on Sukhumvit Road was created to celebrate the Queen’s 60th birthday. That is why it is also called “Queen’s Park”. It is the best...
Auckland Sightseeing
Special places, markets and streets Aotea Square Originally, the Horotiu River ran parallel to today’s Queen Street across the square, which was declared a market square by the city in 1855. In 1908 the...
Transportation and Currency in Burkina Faso
GETTING THERE Arriving by plane The national airline is called Air Burkina (VH) (Internet: www.air-burkina.com). Inexpensive direct flights only from Paris-Orly. From Europe, some national airlines also fly in cooperation with other airlines via...
Transportation in Iceland
ON THE GO Overview Traveling by plane In view of the sometimes difficult road conditions, the aircraft plays an important role in domestic traffic. Air Atlanta Icelandic (CC) (Internet: www.islandsflug.is or www.atlanta.is) and Air...
Argentine Travel Warning
Country-specific safety information According to youremailverifier, there are frequent strikes and demonstrations in Argentina, especially, but not only, in the metropolitan areas. In this context, road closures and sometimes considerable restrictions on local public...
Transportation in Thailand
ON THE GO Traveling by plane Thai Airways International (TG) Internet: www.thaiair.com) and Bangkok Airways (PG) (Internet: www.bangkokair.com) fly to all major cities. Outside the main season there are often discounts and special tariffs....
The most beautiful and worth seeing capitals in Europe
As with every ranking, the eye of the beholder is also important when it comes to the list of the most beautiful European capitals in Europe. Anyone looking for new goals can always find...
How to Get to Saba
How to get to Saba Flights The nearest international airport is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten. But there is a regional airport in the north-east of the island. The runway is extremely...
Balearic Islands Various Travel Information
Formalities and visas No visa is required for travelers from EU countries. Spain – and thus also the Balearic Islands – belong to the Schengen area, which is why there are no more regular...
Public Transport Melbourne
The public transport in Melbourne are made up of buses, trams, trains and ferries. In addition, Melbourne is very easy to explore by bike, as there is a well-developed network of bike paths. Unfortunately...
Boise Idaho Travel Guide
Boise is the capital of the US state Idaho. The city is located in southwest Idaho, about 65 km east of the Oregon state line and 175 km north of the Nevada state line....
Hong Kong Overview
The island of Hong Kong was ceded to the United Kingdom in 1842, with the Chinese defeat in the Opium War . The Kowloon peninsula came under British control in 1860, while the new...
Netherlands Country Overview
Netherlands Unofficially known as Holland, it is limited to the north and west with the North Sea, to the east with Germany and to the south with Belgium. With Luxembourg and Belgium they form...
Argentine History
According to YOUREMAILVERIFIER, the Argentina is the second largest country in South America and one of the world’s largest meat exporters. In 1991, it formed the Southern Common Market ( Mercosur ) with Brazil,...
Greece Country Overview
Republic of south-eastern Europe; it occupies the southern part of the Balkan peninsula and comprises numerous islands. It borders northwest with Albania; to the north with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria;...