Rising up in arms against President Lerdo, brought back to the presidency after an election that the president of the Supreme Court accused of fraudulent, P. Díaz, who had already rebelled against Juárez for his repeated presidencies, was regularly elected … Continued
The Itúrbide in 1822 convened a congress and in this, taking advantage of the struggle between monarchists (exponents of the great property and the high clergy) and liberals, these in turn divided between Scots (aristocrats and clericals) and Yorkinos(democratic republicans … Continued
San Sebastian – food culture and joie de vivre On the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastián is located on a striking, horseshoe-shaped bay. Known in Basque as Donostia, the city is a colorful mix of a lively cultural scene and … Continued
Khiva, Uzbekistan: UNESCO World Heritage Site The monuments of the Uzbek city of Khiva date from the 19th century and are still in an exceptionally good condition today. The old town, which is almost entirely protected by a wall, looks … Continued
Serengeti National Park It is an impressive spectacle to explore the Serengeti National Park with its various wild animals. This park is the oldest national park in Tanzania and it is a very special experience to watch the zebras and … Continued
Above all, this country awaits you with cultural sights. Experience centuries-old art and culture in the “Venice of the North”, St. Petersburg, and don’t miss the luxury metropolis Moscow. On a city tour through St. Petersburg you will discover the … Continued
Ramla Bay On the southern European island of Gozo, which is part of the main island of Malta, vacationers will find a rich culture with huge temples, impressive churches and beautiful beaches. The most beautiful beach on the island is … Continued
Geography According to allcitycodes, the island of Jamaica is mainly made up of mountainous terrain surrounded by a small strip of coastline. Cities are usually established in this coastal plain. Due to its situation, in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, … Continued
The 19 of April of 1810 the originating Revolution on April 19, 1810, when a popular movement rejects in Caracas to the newly appointed governor of the province, Vicente Emparan, who had been awarded to office by King José I of Spain. The Cabildo of Caracas and … Continued
On January 1, 2008, a pension reform came into force that reversed parts of the extensive privatization of pension insurance introduced in 2005 by the previous conservative-liberal government. On April 9th, 2008, the parliamentary majority passed a new media law, … Continued
The Moldovans’ initial striving for a close bond with Romania (plan for a later reunification) led to conflict with the Gagauz in the south of the country (in August 1990 proclamation of a Gagauz republic) and with the Russian-Ukrainian minority … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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