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- 17 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Unforgettable Island of Kosrae
A splendid beach on Kosrae island, well known for its beauty ©Lucas KT/flickr
The island of Kosrae is part of the Federate States of Micronesia. Like its counterparts( along with Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei) it is also a state. The capital of Kosrae state is Tofol village which is situated in Lelu municipality.
The population consists 6,616 of people and the total area of the island is 110 km/2 .
The official language is both Kosraean and English but other languages(mostly from other neighboring islands) can be heard. The currency of the country is U.S Dollar.
The only international airport is Kosrae International Airport and links both Hawaii and Guam and flies about 2-3 times a week.
- 16 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Micronesian Island of Pohnpei
The beautifu and romantic sunset in Pohnpei Wayne ©Batzer/flickr
Pohnpei island is part of the Federate States of Micronesia, being also the largest and tallest among the four islands of the country.
The other islands that comprise Micronesia are Chuup, Kosrae and Yap.
The states lie east of the Philippines and Palau, north of Australia, west of the Marshall Islands and Nauru, northeast of Papua New Guinea and south of Marianas and Guam …
- 15 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Livable Canada
The Canadian Rocky Mountains shines above, a typical Canadian view ©Lea/flickr
Canada is a big country that lies on the northern part of of North America. It shares border only with the United States and it is the worlds longest (1,538 miles). Canada is one of the wealthiest country in the world and gained many times international awards for quality of life.
The official and national languages are English and French. around 60% of citizens speak English and 30% French, while the rest 10% speak different kind of languages(Italian, Chinese, German and others). Regional languages like Chypewyan, Inuktitut, Cree, Inuinnaqtun and T???ch? are also recognized by the state.
- 14 May
The Dreamy New Zealand
The notorious Milford Sound, an extraordinary Kiwi site ©Bernard Spragg. NZ/flickr
New Zealand is an island nation that lies on the Pacific. It is split in two main islands, the north island and south island. Australia lies 900 miles to the west while Fiji, Tonga and New Caledonia 600 miles to the north. The country is famous for its prosperous economy and extraordinary natural landscapes and beaches.
The capital is Wellington yet the largest city is Auckland. Other important cities are: …
- 13 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Heavenly Trinidad and Tobago
The outstanding Maracas in Trinidad ©neiljs/flickr
Trinidad and Tobbago is a beautiful Caribbean island very close to Venezuela. It is unique compared to the other Islands of the Caribbean since the island was part of the South American mainland about 10.000 years ago and has a diverse fauna and flora which is similar to Venezuela.
- 12 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Magnificent Mauritius
Mauritius seen from above ©Sofitel So Mauritius/flickr
Mauritius is probably Africa’s most prosperous nation. The sovereign island is an outstanding tourist spot due to its vast jungles and exceptional beaches.
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. Other important cities are Beau Bassin- Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Goodlands, Bel Air and St Pierre.
English and French are the two official languages of Mauritius because the island was both under British and French rule. Despite that, the country is multilingual. Every citizen speaks English and French fluently. …
- 11 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
South Africa, The Edge of Splendor
South Africa’s symbol, the table mountain itself ©Diriye Amey/flickr
South Africa lies on the most southern edge of the African continent. The culturally, historically and ethnically versatile country faced many tragedies throughout the centuries and still faces several issues in the present. It managed to temper much of its problems and has become one of the world’s most intriguing places in many way.
South Africa is neighbored by countries like Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique and also with small countries like Swaziland and Lesotho.
The de jure capital is Pretoria yet it has three main administrative centers. Pretoria is the executive capital, Bloemfontein is the judicial capital and Cape Town is the legislative capital of the country.
The country recognizes 11 official languages (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Zhosa, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda and Southern Ndebele.), thus making South Africa unique in the world.
- 10 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Singapore, The Pearl of Southeast Asia
Singapore city as its finest
Singapore is probably Asia’s most prosperous state. It is tiny yet very rich and dynamic.
It is only bordered by Malaysia. The city itself is filled with huge skyscrapers yet you can see diverse old colonial and other immigrant buildings which makes the destination even more exciting. …
- 09 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Prosperous Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan © Piotr Gaborek/flickr
Brunei is a small country which is completely surrounded and bordered only by Malaysia. Brunei is well known for being one of the richest nations in Asia, being the second wealthiest after Singapore.
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. Some other important cities of the country are Muara, Kuala Belait, Tutong and Seria. Brunei’s constitutional form is Unitary Islamic Absolute Monarchy.
Although the official language of Brunei Darussalam is Malay, the English language, nevertheless, is still a recognized language and is widely spoken and other languages such as Chinese, Tamil and others are also used.
The main attractions of Brunei are Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Jerudong Park, Istana Nurul Iman and the Brunei Museum.
- 08 May
The Tragedy of Nepal
Kathmandu under construction. ©United Nations Development Programme /flickr
Update on the Nepal catastrophe: second earthquake hitting the region on May 12 2015
Nepal has still been in the process of recovering after the devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude when it was hit by a second one just today! The epicenter of this second earthquake was near Mount Everest in a depth of 10.1 miles and its shock waves were felt even in the Indian capital, Delhi. It was of magnitude 7.1, later upgraded to 7.4. Although, data about the damage is yet unavailable, it is imaginable how much it affected the country still suffering the consequences of the first quake of April 25.
The first catastrophe killed over 8,000 people and destroyed entire villages and towns leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Now the world fears not only for the lives of the Nepalese but also the many doctors, rescue teams and other volunteers who were still in the Nepal helping. According to the few reports that already arrived, the people of Kathmandu were panicked when today’s earthquake reached the city, immediately trying to call their loved ones and rush home. The quake lasted for over one minute and probably caused further damage but hopefully not more deaths. The climbing expeditions of camp Everest were called off today for the following months.
Unfortunately scientists are predicting more trouble ahead.
According to the publication Science
“Most of the region’s substantial earthquakes have occurred south of the line, where the plates are locked together and strain builds up. North of this “lock line,” however, the Indian plate dives downward and the character of the rock slab changes. Under higher temperatures and rising pressures, the brittle rocks become more plastic, and they creep past the Tibetan crust without rupturing. Or so researchers had thought.”
Gavin Hayes of the US Geological Survey states:
“We therefore have the potential for bigger earthquakes than we might have otherwise expected.”
He estimates, that we can’t exclude even magnitude 9 earthquakes, not only in the region, but throughout India.
You can also help the recovering country in many ways. One of the most noble causes is helping the children who lost their families and homes. You can donate to the Nepal Earthquake Children’s Relief Fund of the Save the Children charity. Even the smallest amount counts!
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