According to Diseaseslearning.com, Ust-Kamenogorsk is the administrative center of the East Kazakhstan region, located on the border with Russia and China. The Ust-Kamenogorsk fortress of the Irtysh line of fortifications was founded in 1720 by the detachments of the Russian…
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According to Equzhou.net, the city of Valdai is located 140 km southeast of Veliky Novgorod on the shores of Lake Valdai in the highest part of the Valdai Upland. At the end of the 15th century, on the highway between…
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According to Aparentingblog.com, Kingdom of Cambodia belongs to French Indochina, located between 10 ° 20 ‘and 140 N. and 102 ° and 108 ° E. between Siam, Laos, Annam and Cochinchina, limited to SW. from the Gulf of Siam. It…
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Became independent in 1991, Kazakhstan, the largest of the former Soviet states of Central Asia, set itself the priority objective of strengthening its role in the regional and international context. The maintenance of close relations with Moscow was therefore accompanied…
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Is it worth vacationing in Oman? Oman is not a very popular tourist destination. And like any country, the Sultan of Oman has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages Clean beaches; Wide opportunities for outdoor activities; Interesting nature; Quite curious architectural…
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The Kathmandu Valley The cities of Patan and Bhaktapur used to have the same importance as Kathmandu. Each of these cities has its own Durbar Square and Kumari (see above). The Royal Palace in Patan is a must-see for any…
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Before leaving, we kindly ask you to check the availability of the following documents: foreign passports of all participants of the trip; railway and air tickets (round trip); travel vouchers (vouchers for all services); insurance policy; a power of attorney…
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Hanoi Has Hanoi (Ha Noi) been the capital of Vietnam for over a thousand years? The second most populous city in the country. It whimsically combines West and East, European architecture and Chinese traditions. The spirit of eternity hovers in…
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Philippines The problem of being an archipelago More than 7,000 islands, but two out of three are so small that they are unnamed and uninhabited. Being an archipelago is not an advantage for the Philippines: distances, difficulties in connections, variety…
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Marmaris (Turkey) A picturesque old town and a beautiful one Harborare in Marmaris, a former fishing village with one of the most charming areas on the south coast of Turkey. In 1798 the anchored here British Fleet under Admiral Nelson….
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ECONOMY: AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHING Almost half of the active population is still employed in agriculture, which affects 28.5% of the territorial surface (approx. 60% is uncultivated and unproductive) and sees rice, cotton, wheat and sugar cane. Agricultural production is…
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Mekong Delta Welcome to Vietnam’s rice chamber: Vietnam has been enjoying growing popularity with Asian and long-distance travelers for several years. Anyone visiting the country with its fascinating history and wildlife should definitely not miss the Mekong Delta. Under the…
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The Republic of Armenia is a mountainous, landlocked country located in the southern Caucasus. It shares a border to the west with Turkey, to the north with Georgia, to the east with Azerbaijan and Iran, and to the south with the Azerbaijani enclave of Nakhichevan. Former Soviet…
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According to educationvv, Vietnamese literary historiography differentiates between folk literature (Van hoc mieng) as orally transmitted literature and the written “scholarly literature” (Van hoc bac hoc) that has been passed down in writing for the period up to the 20th…
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Attractions Because of the repeated destruction by fire and earthquakes (especially in 1923) as well as during World War II, Tokyo has only a few historical buildings and facilities. Significant Shinto shrines are the Meiji Shrine, in which the Emperor…
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In January 2012, the Sunni MPs who had boycotted parliamentary work in protest against the events surrounding Tarik al-Hashemi returned to the parliament. In April 2012, the President of the Kurdish Autonomous Region , M. Barsani , threatened to hold…
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Singapore is an island, a country and a big city at the same time. Here are about 3.5 million inhabitants in a modern, and well-ordered country. If you take the time, the big city hides small, exciting pockets of chaos…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. According to Abbreviationfinder, VNM stands for…
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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. According to Abbreviationfinder, SKD stands for Uzbekistan in geography. Safety Most trips to Uzbekistan are made without special…
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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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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. According to Abbreviationfinder, TKM stands for Turkmenistan in geography. Safety Crime statistics in Turkmenistan are generally low, but it is important to pay attention to…
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The risk of terrorist attacks is present and these may be aimed at Western tourists. Southeastern Turkey is characterized by unpredictability and tensions. After Turkey launched a military operation northeast of Syria in the fall of 2019, the security situation…
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Thailand introduced a state of emergency throughout the country from March 26, and now lasts through May 31. There are stricter requirements for entry into the country. As a rule, foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter Thailand, and…
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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. According to Abbreviationfinder, TJK stands for Tajikistan in geography. Responsible Embassy is home-based ambassador in Oslo: Ole Johan Bjørnøy, Ambassador to Tajikistan, Section for…
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The very unstable security situation in Syria means that the threat posed to Norwegian citizens is considered high. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages any travel or stay in Syria. Norwegians located in Syria are encouraged to leave the country….
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To combat the spread of covid-19, the Sri Lankan authorities have decided to suspend the issuance of all types of visas to Sri Lanka for the time being. Otherwise, the authorities are constantly introducing new measures to limit the spread…
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The spread of the coronavirus affects the entire international community, and a number of measures and restrictions have been introduced. With effect from March 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel to all countries that are not strictly necessary….
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Singapore decided on March 22 to close the boundaries of all short-term visitors from all over the world, closing the airport – Changi Airport – for transit for travelers from all countries. The change will take effect on Monday, March…
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The country’s security situation is characterized by the war in Yemen which has led to missile and drone attacks primarily in the south, but also in some cases against Riyadh, by March 28, 2020. In September 2019, there was a…
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