The most important economic and also the largest city of Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City. The real capital is a lot further north and that is Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh City is located in the south of Vietnam and was previously known as Saigon. Only after gaining independence, which also heralded the end of the Vietnam War, was the name changed to Ho Chi Minh City. It is a…
Read MoreSri Lanka Sights, UNESCO, Climate and Geography
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country and an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Sri Lanka belongs to South Asia which includes countries such as India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the Maldives. According to wholevehicles, Sri Lanka has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The inhabitants of that time were converted to Buddhism as early as the third century BC. The…
Read MoreInteresting Facts about Japan
– At a meeting, a bow is preferred, rather than a handshake. – At the entrance to private houses take off their shoes. – At home, they eat food with kami “hashi” sticks. – There are toilets “sitting” and “squatting”. – The bed is placed on the “tatami” and removed in the morning. – You can drink tea or eat soba noodles with a sipping sound. – When “sake” is…
Read MoreTours to Jordan
By choosing tours to Jordan, you will get acquainted with a country that, although it exists on the world map for a relatively short time, but whose land is saturated with antiquity. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as this country is officially called, is an Arab state in the Middle East, has borders with such tourist countries as Israel, Syria and Egypt, such a neighborhood allows you to combine a…
Read MoreVietnam Travel Guide
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Common borders in the west with Laos and Cambodia, in the north with China. In the east and south, Vietnam is washed by the waters of the South China Sea. In addition to the mainland, Vietnam owns the islands of Con Dao, Fukui (Thu), Khoai, Re, Cham and others. The capital is Hanoi. Religion – Buddhism. The name of the country consists of…
Read MoreReminder for a Tourist Flying to Indonesia
Since 08/01/2005 citizens of the Russian Federation whose purpose of visit is tourism, are allowed to obtain an Indonesian visa upon arrival. This requires: – RFP, valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Indonesia – several recent passport-sized color photographs – 25 US dollars (payable upon arrival upon receipt of a visa). For citizens of other CIS countries: – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan – it is possible…
Read MoreGeorgia Basic Information
Basic information about the territory Subchapters: System of governance and political tendencies in the country Foreign policy of the country Population The system of governance and political tendencies in the country Official name of the country: Georgia (Georgian Sakartvelo, English Georgia) President: Salome Zurabishvili (from 16/12/2018) Prime Minister: Irakli Garibashvili (from 22/02/2021) Composition of the government (as of 31 May 2022): – Minister of Culture and Sports and Deputy Prime…
Read MoreWhat to See in Sur (Lebanon)
Sur is the fourth largest city in Lebanon and one of its largest seaports. The city is located 80 km south of Beirut. Sur was founded in 2750 BC on the coast and two small islands. Under King Hiram in the 10th century BC. both islands were united. Since the 9th century BC, when the Phoenicians came here, the city began to be called Tyre.. It was one of the…
Read MoreWhat to See in Goa (India)
The resort of Goa is located in southern India on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is 105 km of sandy beaches that attract tourists from all over the world. The territory of the current state began to be populated from the 3rd century BC. From the 14th to the 16th century it was under the rule of the Arabs. When the Portuguese needed a port in India, they…
Read MoreWhat to See in Aden and Marib (Yemen)
Aden (Yemen) According to a2zgov, the city of Aden is located on the coast of the Gulf of Aden, 346 km southeast of Sana’a. It occupies a small peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Aden has been known since the 1st century BC. e., as one of the most important ports on the way from India to Europe. In the 19th century, after the construction of the…
Read MoreUbud, Bali Island (Indonesia)
Ubud is an ancient city in the central mountainous part of the island of Bali, located 10 km north of Denpasar at an altitude of 600 m above sea level. According to zipcodesexplorer, Ubud is considered the cultural center of the island. There are a large number of museums here. The most famous museum, the Puri Lukisan Art Museum, was founded in 1956. Its building is located in a garden…
Read MoreBusan (South Korea)
The city of Busan is located on the south coast of the Republic of Korea, 410 km southeast of Seoul. This is the second largest city in the country, which has the status of a separate administrative unit. Busan throughout its history has been an important trade center of the state, and even today the city port of Busan ranks 4th in the world in terms of cargo turnover. The…
Read MorePatan (Nepal)
Patan (Lalitpur), one of the three ancient cities in the Kathmandu valley, is located south of the capital and actually borders on it. Just like Kathmandu, Patan is located on the banks of the Bagmati River. The city is famous for its abundance of Hindu and Buddhist temples and monuments, as well as its traditions of bronze casting and wood carving. As in Kathmandu, the main historical square here is…
Read MoreYemen Archaeology
Up to the mid-1970s excavation initiatives in Yemeni territory were extremely sporadic. The misadventures that occurred to the last of these rare enterprises, the American one led in the 1950s by W. Phillips and WF Albright, which was able to start (but not finish) a program of excavations in some Qatabanite sites of the Wādī Bayḥān and in the temple of Awwām of Ma’rib (ancient capital of Saba), exemplify the…
Read MoreAzerbaijan Economic Conditions
The Soviet republic of Azerbaijan (to which the autonomous republic of Nachičevan and the autonomous province of Nagorno Karabach, inhabited mainly by Armenians, continue to be administratively united) has tried to improve agricultural conditions by extending irrigated areas. On the Kura was built (1945) the Mingetčaur dam, 50 km E of Kirovabad, and the reservoir supplies both an electric power station and various irrigation channels; in the plain of Kura-Arasse…
Read MoreIndia Landmarks
Kerala In the southwest is the state of Kerala (Internet: www.keralatourism.org ) with its numerous bathing resorts. One of the most beautiful is Kovalam with fine sandy beaches and a modern tourist complex with luxurious bungalows and a five-story hotel with a swimming pool. The regional capital Trivandrum with the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple is only a few kilometers away. Further inland lies the Periyar Game Reserve with its diverse flora…
Read MoreThailand Attractions
The Royal Palace of Bangkok The Royal Palace of Bangkok consists of over 100 buildings. The temple complex Wat Phra Khaeo with the Emerald Buddha is the most impressive sight and is noticeable from afar due to the high white palace walls. Guardian figures flank the entrance to the vast compound formerly occupied by the royal family. The golden temple decorated with tesserae, the Buddha relics and the library, which…
Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates Attractions
The east coast This lush stretch of coastline offers a dramatic contrast to the desert. This is the land of mountains, sandy coves, ancient forts and date palm gardens stretching along the shores of the Indian Ocean. Marine life is extremely diverse and diving and snorkeling are very popular here. All common water sports are offered in the hotels. The desert The desert is an impressive wilderness of red sand…
Read MoreChina Attractions
Pingyao Pingyao, or “Turtle City,” in Shanxi Province, southwest of Beijing, is an ancient city with a fully-preserved fortification wall. Pingyao Ancient Town, whose historical buildings from the Ming Dynasty have been remarkably preserved, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ornate bell tower is particularly well-known. Beach vacation With its long, white sandy beaches and crystal clear water, the Pingtan archipelago offers ideal conditions for a relaxing…
Read MoreUseful Information for Israel Tourists
What to bring with you to Israel a modern developed country where you can buy almost everything you may need during your visit, including clothes, cosmetics and personal hygiene items. If you’re visiting Israel in the summer, you’ll need light clothing – short-sleeve shirts, tank tops, shorts, sandals, beach shoes, and swimwear. It would be nice to take a sweater or jacket with you, because it can be cool at…
Read MoreExcursions from the Dead Sea
Excursions from the Dead Sea. Sightseeing tour to Amman and Jerash for the whole day. In the morning, a fascinating excursion to Amman, the capital of Jordan, begins. You will see the ancient citadel, the Roman temple of Hercules, the Byzantine church, the palace of the Governor of the Ommayad era, the archaeological museum and the Roman amphitheater. After moving to Jerash – one of the best preserved Roman cities…
Read MoreTours to Qatar
Despite the fact that the small peninsula did not reveal its secrets to travelers until the beginning of the last century, today tours to Qatar attract tourists from all over the world. The leading tour operator in Qatar will offer you unforgettable individual tours from Moscow and other regions of Russia to a country that combines a high level of service with the unsolved mysteries of civilization. Holidays in Qatar…
Read MoreLebanese Travel Guide
In Western Asia, on the Mediterranean coast, there is a small state – Lebanon. Lebanon is one of the most amazing places created by nature. Only here you can go skiing, and then, descending into the valley, sunbathe and swim in the sea. Capital: Beirut. Time: In summer time it is equal to Moscow time, in winter time it is one hour behind Moscow time. Climate: According to bridgat, Lebanon…
Read MoreMyanmar 2014
Demography and economic geography. – State of Southeast Asia. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), reporting the provisional results of the 2014 census (the first in thirty years), reports a population of 51,486,253 residents, A significantly lower figure than that calculated by previous estimates; the UNDESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs) for 2014 is 53,718,958 residents. In 2013, Myanmar recorded a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.524, ranking…
Read MoreMyanmar History
A Burmese empire with capital Pagan (‘city of a thousand temples’), was founded before the 11th century. and destroyed by the Mongols in 1287. A period of anarchy followed, during which the Thai principalities of the North and East became independent and the kingdoms of Ava, Pegu and Taungu developed. The reunification of the country (17th century) was accompanied by the development of the northern capital, Ava, again replaced by…
Read MorePhilippines History
The Spanish conquest of the Philippines Unlike other regions of Southeast Asia, the Philippines did not suffer a strong Chinese or Indian influence; more important was, starting from the 15th century, the Muslim penetration into the southern islands (Sulu, Mindanao), where two sultanates were established. In the 16th century, the population was divided into small independent communities (barangay), led by hereditary leaders (datu), when, after Magellan’s expedition (1521), the Spanish…
Read MorePhilippines 2010
Island state of Southeast Asia. The population at the 2010 census was 92,337,852 residents, Of which about half reside in the city, with a sustained annual urbanization rate (2.16%), which generated large bands of marginalization in the suburbs of metropolitan areas ; in 2014 it became 100,096,496 residents, according to an estimate by UNDESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs). The Manila area alone has nearly 12 million…
Read MoreJapan Population and Trade
Population. According to the 1936 census, Japan proper counted 69,254,148 residents, with an increase of almost 5 million individuals in recent years. The total population of the empire was 97,697,655. with an increase of more than 7 million individuals, largely attributable to Japan proper and Korea. Among the cities that have seen an increase in recent years, Ōsaka and Tōkyō should be noted above all, but in reality it is…
Read MoreJordan General Information
Capital: Amman. Time During most of the year coincides with the local. From April to October, the country switches to summer time – during this period, due to a mismatch in the dates of the transition, a short delay can be 1 hour. Geography State in the Middle East. It borders on Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Israel to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the south…
Read MoreVietnam General Information
Tours to Vietnam: the magic of the South East will not leave anyone indifferent Exotic tours to Vietnam are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique world of the southeastern tropical region. Mild subequatorial climate, highland evergreen forests and deciduous monsoon groves, mysterious savannahs, white sand on the seashore, ancient pagodas and dragons – this is just a small part of the charm of an amazing country on…
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