The lively university city of Providence is a particularly good starting point to get to know America’s smallest state, Rhode Island, and its glamorous history. The metropolis of Boston is within easy reach of less than an hour’s drive, and the famous lighthouses, white sandy beaches and other area attractions are also within easy reach….
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Yugoslavia – Formation and Breakdown
The former Yugoslavia was composed of different peoples: Croats, Slovenians, Serbs, Muslims, Albanians, Macedonians, among others. These peoples had different cultural characteristics, such as language, habits and religion, so specific that they came to conflict several times in the course of history. THE FORMATION OF YUGOSLAVIA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TITO The Yugoslav Federation originated…
United States Geography
The United States of America is geographically located in North America and, socioeconomically, in Anglo-Saxon America . It presents the fourth territory in the world in non-continuous lands with 9.3 million km², surpassed by Russia, Canada and China. The immense territory that is limited to the north, with Canada , in the south, with Mexico,…
Denmark Country Facts
Constitutional monarchy of northern Europe, it is the most southern of the Scandinavian countries. It is limited to the north with the Skagerrak Strait; to the east with the Strait of Kattegat and the Strait of Oresund that joins the Kattegat and the Baltic Sea; to the south with the Baltic Sea, the Fehmarn Strait…
Costa Rica History
History Costa Rica was discovered and probably named by Christopher Columbus, on his fourth trip to America, in 1502. There were about thirty thousand indigenous people in the region, divided into three groups: ghettos, chorotegas and borucos. Found the first evidence of gold, used in indigenous ornaments, the Spaniards planned a colonization nucleus under the…
The Most Beautiful Road Trips Through Austria
Do you fancy a little road trip through Austria? I’ll show you the most beautiful routes for a little trip through our beautiful homeland! Sometimes you don’t have to travel far to have an unforgettable vacation! Such a small road trip through your own homeland can be really exciting – after all, you can discover…
Costa Rica Country Facts
Physical geography The relative economic prosperity and political stability, as well as the strong rootedness of the Hispanic cultural tradition, characterize the small Central American republic of Costa Rica. Located in the southern portion of the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the…
Cuba Society and Culture
Society One of the first social measures undertaken by the revolutionary government was the eradication of illiteracy. Throughout 1961, declared the year of education, more than 700,000 Cubans learned to read and write. In the following years, illiteracy was eradicated and the number of university students ceaselessly increased, which was three times higher than in…
Cuba Population and Economy
Population Racial types and language For more than four centuries, Cuba has been the base of ethnic groups of different origins. The descendants of Spaniards and black Africans are the predominant racial groups, but there are also Chinese, European and Lebanese Jews, among others. Pre-Columbian inhabitants came from the South American continent, with cybels being…
Cuba Country Facts
Cuba conquered its identity and matured, guided by patriots such as the poet José Martí and, in 1959, it became the first socialist country in the Americas: by virtue of this option, in the last decade of the 20th century, when the Soviet Union fell apart, gave support, lived in a unique position of continental…
South Korea History
(For the period before 1948, see the entry Korea, history of.) In 1948, elections were held in South Korea that brought Syngman Rhee to the presidency of the new republic, proclaimed on August 15 of the same year. This was the first South Korean republic, which represented 12 years of authoritarian rule. In 1950, the…
South Korea Country Facts
A demilitarized zone separates North Korea from the Republic of Korea, whose territory occupies about 45% of the peninsula of the same name. The Republic of Korea, also called South Korea, is located in the southern part of the peninsula, in a strategic position between China and Japan. It covers an area of 99,237km2. Physical…
North Korea Country Facts
In 1945, the Korean peninsula was divided into two zones, separated by the 38 ° N parallel: the North was occupied by Soviet troops (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea). the South came under American control (Republic of Korea). In 1950 the Korean War began, with the North Koreans invading the south, in an attempt to…
Peru with the Amazon
Join a tour of Peru that takes you to Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. During the trip you will experience some of Peru’s main sights and get a good insight into the history, culture and architecture of the ancient Inca Empire. In addition to the Andes mountain area,…
Singapore Country Facts
Singapore is a country located on the largest island in an archipelago consisting of 54 islets. Half of the island is occupied by urban areas. Part of their lands are low and swampy. It has a tropical climate domain with high humidity. According to Localbusinessexplorer.com, the ethnic composition is multiracial, with 76% of Chinese origin;…
Geography of China Part 2
Major cities Shanghai(with 20 million inhabitants), an important industrial, financial and port center at the mouth of the Yang-tse-Kiang River; Beijing(capital, with 16 million inhabitants), financial center (mainly concentrated in the central area of Guomao), commercial and industrial and main cultural center in China; Guangzhou or Guangzhou (with approximately 13 million inhabitants), a large industrial…
Geography of China Part 1
The People’s Republic of China is currently the second largest economy in the world, the third largest country in the world by area (9,597,000 km²) and the largest national population (more than 1.3 billion inhabitants). This country, of rich, ancient and brilliant civilization, for more than a century, was dominated by foreign powers, especially European…
Before the trip to Cuba
Vaccinations and health At present, no compulsory vaccinations are needed to visit Cuba. Feel free to consult a doctor or local health center for advice well in advance of your trip to Cuba. Current information is also available at www.1177.se. There are international hospitals in Havana. Feel free to check with the Swedish Social Insurance…
Sights in Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany in central Italy and with around 380,000 inhabitants the most populous city in the Italian region. It is located about 230 km northwest of Rome and is surrounded by rolling hills on which wine and fruit thrive. The city was founded as a Roman military colony around the 1st…
Sights in South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, at the tip of which, the “Cape of Good Hope”, the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, is one of the most fascinating travel destinations on earth with its diversity. Whether on day trips in the wildlife parks, in hilly wine-growing areas, on hikes in the mountains or along the long…
Azores Travel Guide
The Portuguese Azores charm with their greenery. The scenic Azores archipelago offers things to do for both hikers and beach holidaymakers. Nine different islands The Portuguese group of Azores is made up of nine volcanic islands, each with its own characteristics. The strengths of the archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean are the…
Ulaanbaatar Travel Guide
Ulaanbaatar is the gateway to exotic Mongolia. The Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, is a special blend of modern buildings, the angularity of the Soviet era, and the uncontrollably spreading rows of yurts on the outskirts of the city. The city is charmingly lively on the one hand, and like a new pioneer village on the other, which…
Asian UNESCO sites
Some experiences are simply more impressive than others. They block the spirit and make you forget time and place for a moment. In Asia, countless major UNESCO sites await you: Climb the Great Wall of China A walk along the Great Wall of China is an experience you won’t forget in an instant. The wall…
Venezuela Political System
Political system Short for VZ by Abbreviationfinder, Venezuela is a federal republic consisting of 23 states and the metropolitan area of Caracas. The political landscape changed fundamentally when the country was given a new constitution in 1999 and Hugo Chávez as the new president launched his social project with “21st century socialism”. In recent years,…
Uruguay Political System
Political system Short for UY by Abbreviationfinder, Uruguay is a republic where the president is both head of state and government and appoints his own government. Two right-wing parties have historically dominated politics, but from 2005 to 2020 left a left alliance in power. Now the country once again has a right-wing government. The constitution,…
United States Political System
Political system Short for US by Abbreviationfinder, United States is a federal state with 50 states. The Constitution, which came into force in 1789, prescribes a state of law based on the principle of division of power. According to this principle, executive, legislative and judicial power must balance each other: the president governs the United…
Trinidad and Tobago Political System
Political system Short for TNT by Abbreviationfinder, Trinidad and Tobago is a parliamentary republic. The president is head of state but has a mainly ceremonial role while the government has the executive power. The smaller island of Tobago has been self-governing since 1987. Party politics is largely divided by ethnic divides, with one party representing…
Suriname Political System
Political system Short for SR by Abbreviationfinder, Suriname is a republic with a strong presidential power. The president is elected by a people-elected parliament, which is usually dominated by broad party alliances. The party split reflects the country’s multicultural colonial past. The 1987 Constitution gives the President a strong position. The president is head of…
St. Vincent Political System
Political system Short for VC by Abbreviationfinder, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a British model parliamentary democracy. The prime minister and his government rule the country, which is often called just Saint Vincent. The government is responsible to Parliament, which consists of a chamber. Saint Vincent is an independent state within the Commonwealth consisting…
St. Lucia Political System
Political system In Saint Lucia, the British monarch is head of state and is represented on the island by a Governor General. However, the executive power is very much in the hands of the country’s government, which is responsible to the legislative parliament. Two political parties, the Conservative United Workers ‘Party (UWP) and the Left…