The Bright Lights of Georgia Capital

Georgia is a state in the southern region of the United States of America. Settlement in Georgia, the thirteenth British colony named after King George II, started in 1733 at Savannah, intended as a haven of Christian principles for poor Britons, with both alcohol and slavery banned. However, under pressure from planters, slavery was introduced in 1752, and by the time of the Civil War almost half the population were black slaves. Little fighting took place on Georgian soil until Shermans troops... Read more »

San Marino is a Country in the Apennine Mountains

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a country in the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave, completely surrounded by Italy. One of the European microstates, San Marino is the smallest protectorate state in the world both by area and by population. It has the smallest population of all the members of the Council of Europe. The tiny republic of San Marino is completely surrounded by northern Italy and claims to date from around 301 AD. The climate is Mediterranean and its geography is dominated... Read more »

Ferry Port to Belfast

Stranraer is a town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire. It is best known as a ferry port connecting Scotland with Belfast in Northern Ireland. Stena Line operates two types of ferry between Stranraer and Belfast. The Stena Voyager is a high speed catamaran which travels at 40 knots. It is 127 metres long and is propelled by water jets. Stena Voyager carries up to 1,500 passengers and 350 cars from Stranraer port to Belfast... Read more »

Papua New Guinea Has Poor Tourist Facilities

Papua New Guinea is a developing country in the Southwest Pacific. The capital is Port Moresby. Tourist facilities outside major towns are limited. The Department of State wishes to inform all Americans living in or planning to travel to Papua New Guinea that the country has numerous active volcanoes and is in an earthquake zone. Papua New Guinea has a high crime rate. Numerous US citizen residents and visitors have been victims of violent crime in recent years and they have sometimes suffered... Read more »

Home of The Second Oldest Universities in Italy

Padua is a large town in the Veneto region in north-eastern of Italy. Padua is home to an ancient university. The historical hub of town is still very evocative of the days when the city and its university flourished in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance as a centre of art and learning. Padua is located on the plains of Veneto, approximately to 30 kilometres from the city of Venice. Despite being on the main land, the city is situated close to the routes of many major rivers flowing down from the... Read more »

The Pearl of the Pacific Marshall Islands

A virtual guide to the Marshall Islands. Get an overview of Marshall Islands art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government. These beautiful islands are a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands. The rest are grouped into 29 coral atolls which together make up more than one tenth of all the atolls in the world resembling strings of pearls in a blue ocean backdrop. It is no wonder they are referred to as the Pearl of the Pacific.... Read more »

Capital of the North Tripoli

Known as the capital of the North Tripoli 85 kilometres north of Beirut, has a special character all of its own. Founded by the three cities of Sidon, Tyre and Arados island during the Persian era. It became the centre of a confederation, where Phoenicians met to debate their important affairs. Since its foundation, probably in the 9th century BC, until the end of the Crusader period, Tripoli was situated around the Al Mina port district. After its destruction by the Mamlukes in 1289, however, it... Read more »

The Lower Saxony Capital is Hanover

Hanover is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony in Germany. It stands on the river Leine. Thanks to Expo 2000, Hanover roads have been improved and driving conditions in the city are now among the best in Germany. It has a wide, five lane streets in the city centre make driving very easy and prevent congestion. The main shopping area in Hanover is the pedestrian zone between Kropcke and Aegidientorplatz. The Bahnhofstrasse, leading from the central station into the heart of the city,... Read more »

Bolivia was Known as Upper Peru

Bolivar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west. Bolivia is the second poorest country in Latin America, after Haiti. Throughout the countries colonial history, Bolivia was known as Upper Peru, until after Simon Bolivar led the country to independence in 1825, when it was named in his honour. The countries name instigates great national pride, which has unfortunately been... Read more »

Capital of Luxembourg is The City of Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small, landlocked state in the North West of continental Europe, bordered by France, Germany and Belgium. The capital of Luxembourg is the city of Luxembourg. Reward yourself with a real short break by visiting the tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Of course you can be adventurous and have breakfast in Germany, lunch in France, dinner in Belgium, and still be home in time for the nightcap, but most visitors to Luxembourg end up discovering the real meaning behind... Read more »