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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
Turkmenistan Neutrality Policy and Relationships with post-Soviet Countries in Central Asia
Neutrality Policy The argumentative basis of the country’s international relations is the self-declared permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, recognized on December 12, 1995 by the United Nations in Resolution A / 50/80 (A). The government defines this neutrality as follows: Preservation … Continued
Brazil Federal District
Located in lands ceded by Goiás , the Federal District is the area in which Brasilia, capital of Brazil and seat of the political power of the Union is located. It was inaugurated in April 1960 and houses the federal … Continued
The Most Useful Travel Apps at a Glance
The smartphone is our constant companion and proves to be a little helper in many situations – also when traveling, because thanks to the practical app you can make a lot of things easier on vacation. I’ll show you 10 … Continued
Amazon and Galapagos
Join us for some of South America’s absolute highlights. The journey starts with us taking a beautiful journey from the Andes to the Amazon. A great journey not only for the fantastic views but also in terms of the exciting … Continued
Sights in Miami
When you hear the word Miami, you immediately have wonderful pictures in front of your eyes: miles of fine sandy dream beaches, palm trees, Caribbean flair and of course the sun. And so is the reality in the most famous … Continued