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Seychelles

Seychelles

Seychelles - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 451 km2 Population: 84,000 (2009 estimate) Density: 186.2/km2 Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR) Official language(s): French, English Capital: Victoria Government: Republic Internet TLD: .sc Calling code: 248     Seychelles is an island country comprising 115 islands in the Indian Ocean and it is neighbored by Mauritius and R&...

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Waterfront Station

Waterfront Station

Waterfront Station - The most popular places in Vancouver, Canada

   Waterfront Station is the main railway station for Vancouver. The station was opened to public in 1914 ,and was constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway, as the western terminal for trains which came from Toronto or Montreal. It is designed in a neo –classic style, and during the time it suffered a lot of changes, because in 1970 the Canadian Pacific Railway took its trains to another terminal station and there were included a variety of public transportations, for ...

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Senegal

Senegal

Senegal - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 196,723 km2 Population: 13,711,597 (2009 estimate) Density: 69.7/km2 Currency: CFA franc (XOF) Official language(s): French Capital: Dakar Government: Semi-presidential republic Internet TLD: .sn Calling code: 221       Senegal is one of the main tourist destinations in West Africa. It is also the most democratic state...

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The Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands - The most isolated places in the world

   The Pitcairn Islands can be found in the farrest areas of the Pacific Ocean. The location was discovered in 1789 by sailors, who were amazed by the islands spectacular nature and relaxing ambiance. The Pitcairn Islands is a British sea area, but the administrative board is in Auckland, New Zealand. The people who leve in these area are of anglo-tahitean etnicity.  There were just 50 people living there in really simple conditions, their main activity was fis...

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Canada Place

Canada Place

Canada Place - The most popular places in Vancouver, Canada

   Canada Place is a magnificent landmark in Vancouver, firstly was the space dedicated to the Expo ’86, a World’s Fair gala, but the the officials from Vancouver realized that the city’s harbor is a realy goregeous area so desided to make the Canada Place a spectacular and unique area for attracting the international festivities. Now Canada Place is an important destination in Vancouver being the Vancouver’s World Trade Center and is the first IMAX 3D T...

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Rwanda

Rwanda

Rwanda - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 26,338 km2 Population: 11,055,976 (July 2010 estimate) Density: 419.8/km2 Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF) Official language(s): Kinyarwanda, French, English Capital: Kigali Government: Republic Internet TLD: .rw Calling code: 250     Rwanda is a country situated in central-eastern Africa and shares borders with the Democratic Re...

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Alert complex, Canada

Alert complex, Canada

Alert complex, Canada - The most isolated places in the world

 There are places in the world which can’t be reached and populated because of its relief, weather, geographical position, but can  be used in scientific researches, investigations and other useful objectives. Such a place is the Alert location, located at the end Ellesmere Island, Canada, placed 1.000 miles to the North Pole. The nearest points to the Alert resort are Cape Sheridan, Lincoln Sea. The Alert region is serving as a military and laboratory resort ...

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Motua, China

Motua, China

Motua, China - The most isolated places in the world

   Motua is one of the oldest China’s regions which wasn’t modernized and developed with infrastructure, buildings and human accommodations yet. This region is known as the most isolated area in China and is recognized as an accurate place with wonderful landscapes, cold sprigs, huge waterfalls, and rare fauna and wildlife. From the administrative point of view, Motua region is part of the Tibetan Autonomous Area, and geogr...

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The Tristan da Cunha archihelago

The Tristan da Cunha archihelago

The Tristan da Cunha archihelago - The most isolated places in the world

   Tristan da Cunha represents a island archipelago placed in the Atlantic Ocean. It is recognized as the most solitary place in the world.  Its neighborhoods can be named the South Africa and America. This teritory is controled by the British authorities, beeing attached in 1816, primarily by Saint Helena. Tristan Da Cunha is the person who first discovered the island and this place was named after him. The Tristan da Cunha islands assimilated the British curr...

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Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 342,000 km2 Population: 3,686,000 (2009 estimate) Density: 10.8/km2 Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF) Official language: French Capital: Brazzaville Government: Republic Internet TLD: .cg Calling code: 242     Republic of Congo is a country situated in Central Africa and shares borders with the Central African Republic...

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Cathedral Mary Queen of the World

Cathedral Mary Queen of the World

Cathedral Mary Queen of the World - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   One of the most beautiful churches in Montreal is the Cathedral Mary, Queen of the World. This cathedral appeared like a small basilica in the Catholical church, after the fire burned the St. Jacques Cathedral. This sacred place is a copy of the St.Peter’s Basilica in Roma, because when bishop of the city in that time decided to built the church he sent Vistor Borgeau to Rome to study the style of basilica from Vatican. The construction started in 1875 and took 20 year...

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 923,768 km2 Population: 152,217,341 (2010 estimate) Density: 164.8/km2 Currency: Naira (₦) Official language: English Capital: Abuja Government: Presidential Federal republic Internet TLD: .ng Calling code: +234     Nigeria is a country situated in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea and is bordered by Niger to the north, the Re...

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Mount Royal Park

Mount Royal Park

Mount Royal Park - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   Mount Royal Park is the main attraction in the city of Montreal especially for those who love to spend the time in nature’s heart . This area was for a long time the home for residents who done a lot of activities in their free time. For the first time the park was opened in 1876 and meant to be a green area where the locals or visitors could practice a lot of interesting activities, taking a deep breath of fresh air. This park was designed also by the famous architect...

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Place d'Armes

Place d'Armes

Place d'Armes - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   Place D’Ármes is a very old square which dates since 17th century and relates the Canadian history for a period of 100 years. This place includes all the moments from the past in one unique place, a monument dedicated to those who have founded the city. The most significant thing is that the buildings that surround the Place d’Armes  are dating from diverse eras of time. The first skyscraper of the city was built in 1888, representing a 8 stories buil...

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Niger

Niger

Niger - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 1,267,000 km2 Population: 15,306,252 (2009 estimate) Density: 12.1/km2 Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) Official language(s): French, Hausa, Fulfulde, Gulmancema, Kanuri, Zarma, Tamasheq Capital: Niamey Government: Military Junta Internet TLD: .ne Calling code: 227     Niger is a country situated in Western Africa and sh...

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The Menji Sanriku earthquake in June, 1896

The Menji Sanriku earthquake in June, 1896

The Menji Sanriku earthquake in June, 1896 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

 Japan is one of the most active seismic regions, where take place more than 20 % from the most terrible earthquakes in the world. The quakes with strong magnitude can promote tsunami, with high destroying waves.   In  June, 1896 took  place the Menji Sanriku quake with the power of 7.2, that led to an enormous tsunami. The consequnces were terrible and the main lost was about 22.000 victims, and injured people. The origin of the quake was set at the Japan...

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St.Joseph Oratory

St.Joseph Oratory

St.Joseph Oratory - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   St.Joseph Oratory is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest church in Canada. This sacred place has a very interesting history. So a very religious man, Andre Bessette was helping all the people who needed his help. So he became a well known person for his caring attitude. In 1904 he  started to built a chapel near the Notre-Dame college where were receiving all the prayers. He told them to pray to St.Joseph because he will hear their illness and will help. Soon Andr...

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Sanriku earthquake in March 2, 1933

Sanriku earthquake in March 2, 1933

Sanriku earthquake in March 2, 1933 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

  In 1933, Japan was shacked by a strong earthquake, with a 8.5 Richter power. The Sanriku region was the most affected area in Japan. The earthquake from March 2, 1933, led to many damages and 3000 victims. The people remained with no homes, security and protection. The strong power of the earthquake caused a tsunami with almost 30 m height. After the quake’s shack, there continued almost 50 convulsions between 5 and 7 magni...

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Olympic Tower

Olympic Tower

Olympic Tower - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   The Montreal Olympic Tower is the building that gives a spectacular view over the city. This tower was built for the Summer Olympic Games in 1976. It was meant to be a stadium with a great observatory tower that would offer to the spactators a large view over the Olympic area and over the city also. It took more than 10 years untill was completed and was opened to the public in 1987. The Olympic Tower has the tallest inclined tower in  the world, standing at 75 meters t...

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Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the oldest museum in all Canada. When the city of the Montreal was the biggest one in Canada a group of collectors decided to open a place where to show the art collections. They decided to build a building for art exhibition, in a school of art, and they started to earn money to make their plan come true. It took some time to gather sufficient funds to open the first gallery of art. In 1877 the association of the collectors received a importa...

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - The most popular places to visit in Montreal

   Basilica Notre-Dame of Montreal is a real spectacular landmars that dates from 19th century. The design for this art started in 1824, for creating this basilica was chosen an Irish American architect James O’Donnel, who completed the Christ Churh in Manhattan. It took about 2 years to raise up the walls of the building and the façade up to the base of the towers. In 1827 the framework was completed and the interior of basilica was completed in 1829. This sacred ...

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The Kanto Earthquake in September 1, 1923

The Kanto Earthquake in September 1, 1923

The Kanto Earthquake in September 1, 1923 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

  In September 1923 in Kanto area in Japan, ocurred a dramatic earthquake with the power of 7.9 and 8.3.  The Tokyo and Yokohama cities were also affected. In the next days, these cities suffered 1.500 more shakes. There were ruined almost all buildings and houses, which caused enourmous fires. The fires couldn’t been stopped becouse the infrastrucrure was totally damaged. This earthquake is considered one of the most destroying, becouse caused a...

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Mozambique

Mozambique

Mozambique - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 801,590 km2 Population: 22,894,000 (2009 estimate) Density: 28.7/km2 Currency: Mozambican metical (Mtn) Official language(s): Portuguese Capital: Maputo Government: Presidential republic Internet TLD: .mz Calling code: 258     Mozambique is a country situated in southeastern Africa and shares borders with Zimbabwe to the west,...

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Ferry Building

Ferry Building

Ferry Building - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

   A very famous masterpiece in San Francisco, Ferry Building  has more than 100 years. This building is terminal point for all ferries that travel through San Francisco. On the top of the building it is a clock tower which can be seen and hear from a long distance. Ferry Building was the end point for those people who have worked in San Francisco but lived in East Bay. The designer of the building was  Page Brown, who has built this huge piece of art of 201 meters le...

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Fukui earthquake in June 28, 1948

Fukui earthquake in June 28, 1948

Fukui earthquake in June 28, 1948 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

  The Fukui earthquake took place in 1948, in the Fukui prefecture in Japan. The earthquake struck on June 28, 1948 with a magnitude of 6.0 which is now about 7.1. The strongest shake was in the city of Fukui. The earthquake effects and results were enormous and had affected in a major way the people’s lives. The earthquake caused a depth of 10 kilometers to the north over 18 kilometers in about 10 seconds. Because of the low density of the soil in the area tr...

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Namibia

Namibia

Namibia - The best countries in Africa

Total area: 825,418 km2 Population: 2,108,665 (2009 estimate) Density: 2.5/km2 Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD) Official language: English Capital: Windhoek Government: Republic Internet TLD: .na Calling code: +264     Located in southern Africa on the Atlantic shore, Namibia is bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the e...

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Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995

Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995

Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

  Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's largest cities. The town is situated between the sea and the Rokko mountain. Kobe is also known as one of Japan's most attractive cities. In 1995, Kobe was affected by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which took over 5000 people and ruined hundred of homes and constructions. Today the city is completely reconstructed and no traces of the terrible event can be seen here. This earthquake occurred as a res...

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The Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

   San Francisco’s Palace of Arts is an exceptional monument that was built as a exhibiton  dedicated to Panama Canal that was completed. It was designed by the architect Bernard R.Maybeck, who choose a 3 acre area for the palace construction. The area is surrounded by a lagoon that served to reflect the beauty  of the building that supposed to appear. The architecture is inspired from the Greek and Roman architecture and give a specific look to the palace. ...

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Earthquake on March 11, 2011

Earthquake on March 11, 2011

Earthquake on March 11, 2011 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities

 An earthquake measuring 9.0 occurred in Japan, on east coast of Honshu Island, on March 11, followed by numerous aftershocks. The epicenter was located  in 373 km north-east of Tokyo, its center lies at a depth of 24 kilometers. The hypocenter was formed at a depth of 24 km in the Pacific Ocean. It caused a tsunami height of more than ten meters. This is the strongest earthquake in the history of Japan and the sixth in force in the history of seismic observations. ...

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TransAmerica Pyramid

TransAmerica Pyramid

TransAmerica Pyramid - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

   TransAmerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco. When the ideea of building such a landmark was given many citizens didn’t agree because San Francisco is more in a Victorian style not for skyscrapers. The architect William L.Pereira thought that the pyramid shape would be perfect for a skyscraper, and during the time this will become an architectural sculpture. Its construction started in 1969 and took 3 years to complete it, it has a height of 260 mete...

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Union Square

Union Square

Union Square - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

  Union Square is the third largest shopping area in United States. Union Square was opened to public in 1849 and it is a green and peaceful spot for those busy people who need to relax. This area was a residential one and the square had a lot of Victorian mansions that made the place exceptional. There were built several hotels and warehouses, but after the earthquake were made some renovations in the area, starting with restaurants and cafes that were constructed there, w...

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Rousse (Ruse)

Rousse (Ruse)

Rousse (Ruse) - The most beautiful cities in Bulgaria

 Rousse is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria and the biggest city in the country on the bank of the Danube River and the Rusenski Lom river. It is situated 320 km from Sofia and 203 km from Varna. Due to its original architecture and the country’s largest port, the Ruse city is also known as the small Vienna. Rousse is an old Bulgarian town with selected culture, education,  arts and with developed industry and trade.    ...

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 The Coit Tower

The Coit Tower

The Coit Tower - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

   The famous monument dedicated to San Francisco Fireman , Coit Tower was built in 1933. It has 64 metres high and is located in the Telegraph Hill, San Francisco’s neighborhood. The tower was built on  the request of the Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who was known for helping the local firemen. After her death  she left a third part from her estate for  making the city that “she loved” exceptional. As a result of the support that she gave the Coit To...

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Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

   Golden Gate Park is the largest park in San Francisco covering 411 hectares. Its history start back in 1870 when William Hammond Hall was going to design the park. So he created a really attractive park with lakes, meadows and roads, then he designed a barrier to protect the park form the sea and planted thousands of trees that give a natural beauty to the park. Today it offers a great spot for run or for jogging, there also are golf spots.    ...

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Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco

  Fisherman’s Wharf is a great touristic destination, in a neighborhood in San Francisco. It is a great area where you can find seafood restaurants , museums, submarine and a lot of attractive places that you should visit. During the time here was the ideal area for fishermen to show their catch for that day. The boats and the area has suffered many changes but the Fisherman’s Wharf still remains the heart of the fishing industry. From its old times the area was...

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