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Lake Clark National Park
In the state of Alaska you can find the Lake Clark National Park, which is frequented by almost 5,000 visitors every year. Its area: 13,881 km². It was founded on December 2, 1980. The area of the Lake Clark National … Continued
Canada National Parks
With an area of almost 10 million square kilometers, Canada is the second largest country in the world. The relatively young country has managed to preserve the untouched nature of its huge national parks and to protect the numerous animal … Continued
Jasper National Park
The Canadian province of Alberta is home to Jasper National Park. It was founded in 1907. The park covers an area of 10,878 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in the Canadian Rocky mountains. Jasper National Park is … Continued
United Kingdom Culture
Evidence of human culture has existed in the British Isles since the Stone Age, including impressive henge monuments such as Stonehenge. Linked to the cultural development on the continent since prehistory and early history, the islands were under the influence … Continued
Sirmilik National Park
This national park in Canadian Nunavut Territory includes part of Baffin Island and the Bylot Islands. Its 22,200 square kilometers make it the third largest National parks of the country. It got its name from the Inukitut Indians. It means … Continued
Elbrus – King of the Caucasus Part IV
The first prijut was built between 1937 and 1939. In November 1942, German soldiers (Edelweiss Division) came here on a brief advance and set their flag on the summit of Elbrus. The Prijut was destroyed down to the foundation wall. … Continued
Elbrus – King of the Caucasus Part III
The ascent of Elbrus The first ascent of Elbrus took place on July 10, 1829 by order of the commander-in-chief of the Russian troops in the Caucasus, General EMANUEL, hero of the Patriotic War of 1812. The general had … Continued
Elbrus – King of the Caucasus Part II
The Elbrus (Fig. 2) is a stratovolcano with a double peak (west peak 5642 m and east peak 5621 m), which has not been active since the Ice Age and has been heavily glaciated since then. The main ridge of … Continued
Elbrus – King of the Caucasus Part I
The Elbrus (5642 m) lies north on the main ridge of the Caucasus and towers over it by 2000 m. It is an extinct stratovolcano with strong glaciation. The Elbrus glaciers form a mighty ice cap. The Elbrus is the … Continued
Russia Religion
The constitution (Article 28) guarantees freedom of religion, follows the principle of the separation of state and religion and expressly excludes the establishment of a state religion (Article 14). The religious communities are subject to state registration at the federal … Continued
Kenya History
HISTORY: FROM THE ORIGINS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC Reliable hypotheses suggest that the large area, later known as East Africa, was home to Bushman and Proto-Hamite populations. Blacks must have settled in the region from the 10th millennium … Continued
Germany History
The area of today’s Germany has been populated since the Stone Age (Central Europe). During the Iron Age, the south was a core area of the Celts, who were displaced from the north by Germanic peoples until the turn of … Continued
Australia Geography
Climate and Weather There are very different climatic zones and different seasons depending on the north-south extent and the size of the country. The Australian winter is very pleasant by European standards (low season in Australia). Best time for trips to the … Continued
Emigration to Japan
Area: 377,835 km² Residents: 126,045,000 (2017) Population density: 333.6 E / km² Form of Government: Parliamentary hereditary monarchy System of Government: Parliamentary democracy Neighboring countries: none (island) Capital: Tokyo National language: Japanese Religions: over 80% Shinto and Buddhists at the same time, 0.17% Jehovah’s Witnesses Currency: Yen (JPY) 1 Yen … Continued
Nigeria Shopping and Currency
MONEY Currency 1 naira = 100 kobo. Currency abbreviation: N, NGN (ISO code). Banknotes are available in denominations of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 N; Coins are no longer used. There are plans to create a … Continued
Dining Guide – Outside Palermo
Monreale With the sightseeing bus you can get to the suburb of Monreale, which is located approx. 10 km from the center. Here you will find the most beautiful church, Santa Maria la Nuova. From the outside, it is not … Continued
Casa Migliaca, Sicily, Italy
Casa Migliaca is located 7 km from the north coast of Sicily, midway between Messina and Palermo, not far from Cefalù. The place has always belonged to the Allegra family, Signora Teresa’s family who lived in the nearby town of … Continued
History of Sicily Part II
In 395, the Roman Empire was divided into the Western Roman Empire, which had Rome as its capital, and the Eastern Roman Empire, where the capital was Byzantium. Vandals finally became the Western Roman Empire. The Vandals were a Germanic … Continued
History of Sicily Part I
For those interested in history, Sicily is a must with a background completely different from the rest of Italy. Some turbulent millennia have left their mark in the form of numerous notable buildings scattered scattered across the island. The Greeks … Continued
Wood Buffalo National Park
Vast areas and unique animals: Canada’s largest nature reserve, the Wood Buffalo National Park, is located in the northeast of the province of Alberta. On a gigantic area of 44,807 square kilometers, about one eighth the size of Germany, a … Continued