ON THE GO Traveling by plane Scheduled flights: The national airline in domestic traffic is called Indian Airlines (IC) (Internet: www.indian-airlines.nic.in). There are also the following private airlines: Jagson Airlines, Jet Airways (9W) and Jetlite[…]
South Africa is divided into 9 provinces. Each of these individual provinces differ from one another in size, geography, population density, wealth and economy. The 9 provinces are Limpopo Province, Northern Cape Province, Gauteng, Mpumalanga,[…]
The International Labor Organization (abbreviated as ILO by Abbreviationfinder) was founded in 1919 with the aim of improving the conditions for workers worldwide and thereby contributing to a higher standard of living and social justice.[…]
The business The purpose of the WTO is to abolish all tariffs and other barriers to trade in order to achieve the goal of global free trade and thereby promote growth in the world. The[…]
If you like to travel to the metropolises of the world, you will probably have experienced the advantages of one or the other city. With its diverse landscapes, marked by beautiful seas, lakes, rivers and[…]
The pyramid city of Teotihuacan is one of the ten most popular sights in Mexico. With a height of 65 m, the Pyramid of the Sun is the center of this abandoned Aztec city. In[…]
St. Kilda Archipelago (1986, 2004,2005) The island group St. Kilda with the main island Hirta is located approx. 60 km west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic. The archipelago belongs to the western islands[…]
UNESCO world cultural heritage – Castles and fortified cities of King Edward I (1986) After the conquest of Wales by the English King Edward I (1239-1307), he built a number of castles in the north-west[…]
With the signing of the Dayton Peace Treaty in 1995, which sealed the end of the Bosnian War, the Balkan Wars also ended for the time being. The fact that the international community once again[…]
Country overview Cambodia is about half the size of Germany. There is a tropical monsoon climate with a species-rich fauna and flora. The country has huge bodies of water, the Tonle Sap is the largest[…]
In the southeast corner of Menorca is a tourist destination called Punta Prima. Here it is especially good to play golf as there are several golf courses along the coast. Punta Prima is a holiday[…]
Every traveler defines the perfect accommodation for a vacation in Bulgaria for himself. How good that the hotels and accommodations in Bulgaria cater to every taste. So everyone will find something suitable for themselves and[…]
A trip to China is always full of experiences and during this trip we visit some of China’s absolute gold nuggets! We experience the former Portuguese colony of Macau, known for its southern European influences[…]
Join us on a journey that takes you to two of East Asia’s most important countries: South Korea and China. In South Korea, we will see the DMZ / JSA border area. South Korea’s bustling[…]
You can get a cross-section of Krabi’s best shopping when you go to Krabi town and get acquainted with the offer of the main street and the side streets between it and Joenranta. For many,[…]
Rome is the uncrowned king of urban destinations. The city of culture Rome fascinates tourists with its beautiful architecture, delicious food and world-famous attractions. Read Rantapallo’s destination guide and plan your own holiday! Rome is always[…]
The Ljubljanica River flows through Ljubljana. Great views of Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana Castle is located on a high hill above the city and offers magnificent views over the entire city. The castle was built in[…]
Sunny Hurghada is full of exoticism. Ease of vacation, beautiful beaches and affordable resorts make Hurghada, Egypt an excellent holiday destination. Hurghada is a combination of history, turquoise blue sea, scorching sun and oriental trading[…]
Yearbook 1998 Zimbabwe. According to Countryaah, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare. The economic and political situation deteriorated drastically during the year. A series of strikes were carried out against tax and price increases. The[…]
Yearbook 1998 Zambia. According to Countryaah, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka. Former President Kenneth Kaunda, who was arrested in December 1997 accused of participating in a coup attempt, was indicted in January. However, when[…]
Yearbook 1998 Yemen. According to Countryaah, the capital of Yemen is Sanaa. 1998 was a troubled year. In June, the government announced price increases of up to 40% as a result of the economic reform[…]
Yearbook 1998 Western Sahara. The year was marked by discussions about the referendum on V’s future status which was planned for December but which was to be postponed for at least one year. Through the[…]
Yearbook 1998 Vietnam. According to Countryaah, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi. Asia’s financial crisis, tropical hurricanes and severe summer drought slowed Vietnam’s exports and tourism and drove up unemployment. After an economic growth of[…]
Yearbook 1998 Venezuela. According to Countryaah, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas. Military officer Hugo Chávez, candidate for Polo Patriótico, a left-wing alliance with the Movement of Movimiento V República (MVR), won the presidential election[…]
Yearbook 1998 Vatican City. According to Countryaah, the capital of Holy See is Vatican City. Pope John Paul II visited Croatia during the year, where he blessed one of the most controversial historical figures of[…]
Yearbook 1998 Vanuatu. In the general elections in March, Vanuaaku Pati (VP) gained a majority together with the National United Party (NUP). With 35 votes in favor and 17 against, the newly elected parliament appointed[…]
Yearbook 1998 Uzbekistan. At an international environmental conference in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent in September, Uzbek ecologists expressed concern that the previously so powerful Aral Sea may have completely disappeared in 2015, which would have severe[…]
Yearbook 1998 Uruguay. Army chief General Fernán Amado warned in an interview in May of a political crisis over Tabaré Vázquez from the left Alliance Frente Amplio wins the presidential election in October 1999. According[…]
Yearbook 1998 USA. This year, domestic politics was dominated by discussions about President Bill Clinton’s sexual slant with White House intern Monica Lewinsky and the aftermath of this relationship, see the Lewinsky affair. The deal[…]
Yearbook 1998 UK stands for United Kingdom as abbreviated by Abbreviationfinder.org. The big victory in the May 1, 1997 parliamentary elections had given Labor a very strong majority (419 of the 659 seats of the[…]
Yearbook 1998 United Arab Emirates. What the United Arab Emirates as well as the other states south of the Persian Gulf especially want to see in the region is stability. As a result, frustration grew[…]
Yearbook 1998 Ukraine. According to Countryaah, the capital of Ukraine is Kiev. Parliament ratified a friendship agreement between Ukraine and Russia in January. A 10-year trade agreement between the two countries was signed in February[…]
Yearbook 1998 Uganda. Rebel forces continued to haunt the border areas in the north and west. In the north, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), villages and small towns attacked, and in the west, the United[…]
Yearbook 1998 Tuvalu. At the March 26 election, seven of the twelve members lost their seats in Parliament. Among those who were not re-elected were former Prime Minister Kamuta Laatasi, who, during the election campaign,[…]
Yearbook 1998 Turkmenistan. In April, local elections and elections were held for the People’s Council. The latter includes the 50 members of the country’s legislative assembly and another 50 elected and 10 elected members. The[…]
Yearbook 1998 Turkey. The year was marked by crises both domestic and foreign policy. The Islamic Welfare Party (Refah Partisi, RP) – whose government had been forced to fall by the military in 1997 and[…]
Yearbook 1998 Tunisia. According to Countryaah, the capital of Tunisia is Tunis. Several human rights organizations criticized Tunisia’s police, military and judicial system for various forms of abuse during the year. One example was human[…]
According to Countryaah, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port-of-Spain. Although Trinidad & Tobago today constitute one state, the two islands have a different history. Trinidad is just 20 km from the mouth of[…]
Yearbook 1998 Tonga. In March, the Minister of Natural Resources was forced to resign following allegations of corruption and misappropriation of state resources. According to Countryaah, the capital of Tonga is Nuku’alofa. In early September,[…]
Yearbook 1998 Togo. According to Countryaah, the capital of Togo is Lome. The country’s residents went to presidential elections June 21. President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who has been in power for 31 years, ran for another[…]
Yearbook 1998 Thailand. According to Countryaah, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok. The Asian economic crisis, which began just in Thailand in 1997, overshadowed all other social life in 1998 as well. planned to increase[…]
Yearbook 1998 Tanzania. According to Countryaah, the capital of Tanzania is DDodoma. Eleven people were killed and 72 injured in a blast attack on the US embassy in Dar es-Salaam on August 7. An Egyptian[…]
Yearbook 1998 Tajikistan. In February, President Imomali Rachmonov appointed five members of the opposition to ministers, and in March, the united opposition was appointed UTO’s second leader Chadzji Akhbar Turadzjonzoda as first deputy prime minister.[…]
Yearbook 1998 Taiwan. Relations with Taiwan’s arch-rival China improved through meetings at the highest level to date after the arrival of both regimes in 1949. Since a delegation from Taiwan’s semi-official contact agency SEF visited[…]
Yearbook 1998 Syria. In February President Hafiz al-Asad dismissed his brother Rifat al-Asad from the post of Vice President. The two brothers had been on edge before, including 1984 when Hafiz al-Asad forced his brother[…]
Yearbook 1998 Switzerland. According to Countryaah, the capital of Switzerland is Bern. Switzerland avoided a devastating boycott from the United States when, during the summer, after often bitter negotiations, Swiss banks reached an agreement with[…]
Service The service industries are one of the three main industries. As the industry’s share of GDP and employment has decreased, it is instead the importance of the various service industries that has gradually increased[…]
Yearbook 1998 Suriname. During the year, human rights organizations and the opposition pressured President Jules Wijdenbosch to demand responsibility for the abuses committed in the 1980s, including by Desi Bouterse who was then the country’s[…]
Yearbook 1998 Sudan. Another famine hit southern Sudan during the summer, mainly Bahr al-Ghazal province. According to Countryaah, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum. The famine was caused not only by drought but also by[…]
Yearbook 1998 Sri Lanka. Just over a week before Sri Lanka would celebrate its 50th anniversary as an independent state, the guerrilla Tamil Liberation Tigers, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), conducted its most symbolic[…]
