The area of today’s Guinea-Bissau was inhabited by agrarian societies over 1,000 years ago and was connected to West African trade routes via land connections from the 13th century. With the collapse of the Gana Empirein the 13th century there…
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Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula and therefore its borders, apart from the western side corresponding to the border with Portugal (1232 km), largely coincide with the outline of the peninsula. They are 3904 km by sea, while the…
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HISTORY: FROM ITS ORIGINS TO THE 1960S Named for the first time as Lankā in a Pali chronicle of the 13th century. Street. C., the island of Ceylon was visited by Buddha and Aśoka sent a Buddhist mission there. Given…
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According to aparentingblog, the church at the gates of Sofia impresses with its unique wall paintings, which were created in 1259 under the reign of Tsar Konstantin Asen and the governor Sebastokrator Kaloyan. Boyana Church: Facts Official title: Boyana Church…
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Anuradhapura was from the 3rd century BC. For more than 1300 years BC, it was the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom in Sri Lanka and a religious center according to animalerts. In 993 the city was abandoned and overgrown by…
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Roy Black (1943-1991) Born in 1943 in Bobingen-Straßberg near Augsburg as Gerhard Höllerich, the later German pop singer and music film actor became known under his stage name Roy Black. He had spent his entire youth in the Fuggerstadt and…
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Beypazari Beypazari is particularly known for its numerous well-renovated Ottoman houses, its caravanserai from the time of the old Silk Road and a cave city. The city’s museums are also worth seeing. Friends of good food will find numerous great…
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ON THE GO Traveling by plane The national airline Air France (AF) (Internet: www.airfrance.de) offers connections to all parts of the country. Air France offers special fares for young people, couples and families on its domestic flights. In addition, there…
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GETTING THERE Arriving by plane The national airline is Air France (AF) (Internet: www.airfrance.de). Air France (AF) offers direct flights to Paris from Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zurich. Air France also flies…
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The African Union was founded in 2002 and is an all-African organization with the aim of promoting cooperation between African countries. This is done through joint work on peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues and poverty reduction. The chairman of the AU…
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A waterfall is an incredible natural spectacle. A waterfall is a running water, which partly changes into a free fall on its way into the mouth. The striking 100% gradient is a typical feature. You can find out which are…
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The pyramids of Giza The environmental impact of the Cairo metropolitan area and the mass rush of tourists in recent years have had a massive impact on buildings, especially the Sphinx. The number of visitors is higher on Fridays because…
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool The Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool was built of steel and concrete in the 1960s and impresses with its large, colored windows. It resembles a huge tent and…
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St. Paul’s Cathedral The cathedral is one of the landmarks of London and probably the city’s main attraction. It is the cathedral of the Bishop of London and the parish church of the Commonwealth. The first church stood on the…
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Corruption In addition to the general, regionally comparable causes for corruption and organized crime (political upheaval as a result of a change in the political system and Balkan wars, weakness of the rule of law, legal culture), specific causes of…
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India is around nine times larger than Germany and has a population of around 1.34 billion people. Its variety of languages, ethnicities, values and norms as well as natural spaces is fascinating and confusing at the same time. India is…
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Around the municipality of Marbella there is a total of 20 km of sandy beach so if it is swimming and sun you have come there for, then you can be calm. Here, beach life and water sports are a…
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The most beautiful beaches in Mallorca One of the main reasons why so many holidaymakers choose the Balearic island as a travel destination are the beautiful bays and beaches on Mallorca . There are well over 100 seaside resorts on…
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Welcome to a tour during which you will see India’s main sights. We travel along the so-called “Golden Triangle” and visit New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, among other places, and experience the fantastic world heritage sites that are usually on…
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Join a tour that takes you to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We travel in small groups with Swedish tour guides and local guides. In Vietnam, we visit the capital Hanoi with its rich culture and exciting contemporary history and go…
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Travel documents When you receive your travel documents, it is important that you are aware that your name on the flight ticket must be exactly the same as in your passport. It is true that a first name is enough,…
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ATTRACTIONS IN CRETE Long sandy beaches make tourists fall in love with Crete. Sunny Chania with its neighboring villages When we talk about Chania as a destination in Crete, it may mean not only the city of Chania, but equally…
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FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CAPPADOKIA Hotels excavated in the cave are a specialty of Cappadocia. Flying through Istanbul The airport closest to Cappadocia is in Kayser, about 50 km away. There are no direct flights from Finland to Kayseri,…
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FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN FORT LAUDERDALE Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has a charmingly peaceful atmosphere. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is located just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. You can fly to either Miami or Fort Lauderdale’s own airport There are many flight options to Fort…
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Coronavirus has been detected in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has introduced a national lockdown on April 20. The national borders are closed to passenger traffic. Ethiopian Airlines flies four weekly flights from Harare. For information about the virus, see the section Health….
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Most trips to Zambia are made without special problems as Zambia is generally a safe and peaceful destination. The greatest risk is related to transport safety. When traveling in border areas, it is encouraged to contact local authorities and others…
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Since 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition has been fighting against Houthi rebels in control of parts of the country. Conditions for the civilian population are characterized by war-torn Yemen being one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in the world (hunger,…
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Attractions in Zurich In Zurich, you will experience everything from Roman ruins to modern buildings that testify to a dynamic and capital-rich business community. In Zurich you will also meet cultural attractions more closely than anywhere else in Switzerland. Lindenhof…
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Zadar attractions Zadar has many natural attractions in the form of beautiful beaches and parks. And with a fascinating history that is influenced by the Romans, Venice and Turkey, to name a few, it is not difficult to find exciting…
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Wroclaw Attractions Wroclaw has so many beautiful church buildings that we have hardly seen the likes of any other city. Here are also a number of magnificent monuments. Perhaps not so strange considering the city’s history and fate over the…
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Vietnamese authorities have temporarily suspended visas for all foreign nationals as of March 18. The decision is valid for 30 days. For more information on entry regulations and coronavirus, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety Vietnam is generally a…
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President Maduro has introduced a state of emergency and the authorities have implemented strong measures against the covid-19 virus. Air traffic has been suspended, but some flights are still being reported. All foreigners who came to the country in March…
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Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the authorities have implemented measures for visitors, among other things. a. Entry restrictions. It is per. March 20 introduced an entry ban for foreign nationals (with some exceptions). For more information about coronavirus,…
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Cases of the coronavirus in Uzbekistan have been reported. An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. Safety Most trips to Uzbekistan are made without special problems. However, be aware of the border areas…
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The situation with the coronavirus is constantly changing. It must therefore be expected that new measures and restrictions can be implemented in the short term. Norwegian citizens are encouraged to follow the advice and directions of local authorities. For more…
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The Foreign Ministry does not advise travel to the United States which is not strictly necessary. On March 11, US authorities announced that the United States is imposing entry restrictions that apply to travelers from Norway, among others. Read more…
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Due to the corona virus, strict restrictions on freedom of movement have been introduced in the UK, and anyone staying in the UK is expected to follow these rules. Many hotels and shops are closed and new restrictions may arise….
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The Emirates has decided to stop all passenger air traffic in and out of the country for two weeks. Neither transit will be allowed. The decision comes into force on Wednesday 25 March. The measure will be reassessed in two…
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