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INTERNATIONAL
Canada
South America
Mexico
Australia
Europe
Middle East
Central Asia
Far East
AFRICA
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CANADA
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, which
sprawls along the southern side of the Ottawa
River. Ottawa is a government town,
dominated physically and spiritually by the
neo-Gothic
Parliament
Buildings.
A population of 1,200,000 makes Ottawa the
fourth-largest urban area in Canada. Ottawa
has ranked sixth in the world in terms of its
quality of life by the Corporate Resources
Group, a Swiss-based management firm.
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CANADIAN BEAUTIES
Canada, federated country in North America,
made up of ten provinces and three territories.
Canada is a vast nation with a wide variety of
geological formations, climates, and ecological
systems. It has rain forest, prairie grassland,
deciduous forest, tundra, and wetlands. Canada
has more lakes and inland waters than any other
country. It is renowned for its scenery, which
attracts millions of tourists each year
Canada’s two largest lakes are Lakes Superior
and Huron, at 82,100 sq km and 59,600 sq km,
respectively.
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JEWELS OF CANADA
Victoria is located in British Columbia, Canada, at
the southern tip of Vancouver Island with
population of 300,000. Victoria is just a short
ferry ride from the city of Vancouver. Victoria is
British Columbia's capital city, and is well known
worldwide for its comfortable temperate climate,
stunning sun settings and wonderful Victoria
visitor attractions. Be sure to visit the Victoria
Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and
Royal
British
Columbia
Museum.
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SPLENDOURS OF UNITED STATES
The US claims to be the greatest success story
of the modern world - a nation fashioned
from an incredibly disparate population who,
with little in common apart from a desire to
choose their own paths to wealth or heaven,
rallied around the ennobling ideals of the
Constitution
and
the
Declaration
of
Independence to forge the richest, most
inventive and most powerful country on earth.
Independence Day on July 4th is celebrated
with fireworks, concerts and parties all over
the
country.
Remember
what
they're
celebrating is getting rid of British rule.
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ENCHANTING UNITED STATES
New York or Chicago are great places to
be for the St Patrick's Day celebrations in
the middle of March.
New Orleans' Mardi Gras, in February or
March, is one of the best known and
rowdiest of all the festivals in the country.
Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of
November tends to be a family affair with
much turkey eating.
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SOUTH AMERICAN BEAUTIES
South America is a continent crossed by the
equator, with most of its area in the Southern
Hemisphere. South America is situated
between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic
Ocean. The classification of its geographic
location is subject of dispute, as in all nonEnglish speaking regions of the world, the
Americas are a continent and North, Central
and South America are its subcontinents. In
English-speaking and certain other regions of
the world, North and South America are
considered to be continents and their union is
referred to as the supercontinent of the
Americas.
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SPLENDOURS OF SOUTH AMERICA
The classification given to South
America, as a subcontinent in a
continent
or
a
continent
in
a
supercontinent, depends entirely on
regional preferences. It became attached
to North America only recently with the
formation of the Isthmus of Panama
some 3 million years ago, which resulted
in the Great American Interchange. The
Andes, likewise a comparatively young
and seismically restless mountain range,
run down the western edge of the
continent; the land to the east of the
Andes is largely tropical rain forest, the
vast Amazon River basin.South America
ranks fourth in area and in population.
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JEWELS OF SOUTH AMERICA
The region of South America also includes
various islands, most of which belong to
countries on the continent. The Caribbean
territories are grouped with North America.
The South American nations that border the
Caribbean Sea – including Colombia,
Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French
Guiana – are also known as Caribbean South
America.
The largest country in South America by far,
in both area and population, is Brazil.
Regions in South America include the
Andean States, the Guianas, the Southern
Cone, and Eastern South America.
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EXQUISITE SOUTH AMERICA
South
America
cruises
are
becoming
increasingly popular. The Carnival in Rio de
Janeiro is by far no longer the only thing that
attracts. This vast continent has everything to
offer, from the tropical Amazon river to the
fjords and glaciers in Chile. Now you can
cruise South America at discount rates with
Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal
Caribbean
and
Holland
America
Line.
Remember that the seasons are opposite of
those in the Northern Hemisphere - during the
winter in the United States and Europe it is
summer in Brazil and Argentina.
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MEXICO CITY
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule
for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century.
Mexico is the fifth largest country in the
Western Hemisphere and is rich in natural
resources such as petroleum and natural
gas. Mexico’s efforts to develop and
modernize its economy—one of the 15
largest in the world—have been slowed by
the nation’s rugged terrain, limited farmland,
a rapidly growing population, and a series of
economic crises. The nation’s capital, Mexico
City, is one of the largest cities in the world.
In Latin America, only Brazil has a larger
population than Mexico.
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MEXICAN BEAUTIES
The capital, Mexico City, has long served
as
the
hub
of
the
country’s
development, and most major northsouth transportation links pass through
the city. Mexico’s population has
historically been concentrated in the
central regions of the country, with
development moving northward along
the central plateau. The south—
characterized by dense forests, a
tropical climate, a largely indigenous
population,
and
a
rural-based
economy—is much less developed than
the rest of the country.
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AUSTRALIA
Australia is a vast, wide land of spectacular diversity.
Australia became a commonwealth of the
British Empire in 1901. It was able to take
advantage of its natural resources to
rapidly develop its agricultural and
manufacturing industries and to make a
major contribution to the British effort in
World Wars I and II. Long-term concerns
include pollution, particularly depletion of
the ozone layer, and management and
conservation of coastal areas especially the
Great Barrier Reef.
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AUSTRALIA: THE ISLAND CONTINENT
From the ancient rainforests and sapphire
blue seas to the burning red deserts and
snow-capped mountains, Australia is truly a
continent of contrast and color. Its natural
beauty and friendly people make Australia
one of the most popular destinations in the
world. In the Australian Capital Territory,
Canberra is the capital of Australia and the
centre of Australia's Government. Tasmania
offers magnificent scenery with steep
mountains,
narrow
river
valleys
and
thundering waterfalls.
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JEWELS OF AUSTRALIA
Australia is the world's only islandcontinent. Australia has no land
neighbours. The South Pacific
Ocean, Coral Sea and Tasman Sea
flow past Australia's eastern coast,
while the Indian Ocean forms the
nation's west border. In the north,
the borders are the Timor Sea,
Arafura Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria.
Australia's closest land neighbours
are New Zealand, Indonesia and New
Guinea.
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SPLENDOURS OF AUSTRALIA
Australia is the land of long, warm summers.
In fact, many returning holiday makers say
Australia enjoys the finest climate on earth.
Few could argue. The southern areas of
Australia experience temperate climate with
cool winters and fresh summers. In the north,
the sub- tropical climate brings warm days
and mild winters. Remember, because
Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere its
seasons are the reverse of North America and
Europe. With weather as perfect as this,
Australia embraces the great outdoors and
offers perfect conditions all year round for
almost every outdoor activity imaginable.
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HOT SPOTS IN AUSTRALIA
Wherever you travel in Australia you will be stunned
by the amazing natural and cultural attractions of this
magnificent land. Australia is divided into six states
and territories - each guaranteeing a wondrous
holiday experience. In the north, Queensland boasts
emerald rainforests and tropical islands . The
Northern Territory is kaleidoscope of barren deserts
and cool wetlands. Western Australia is the largest
and most diverse state with golden beaches and
towering gorges. In the southern part of Australia,
Victoria is a cosmopolitan hub of theatres,
restaurants and opera. The capital of New South
Wales - Sydney - is Australia's largest city and will
host the Olympic Games in 2000. South Australia is
renowned for its serene landscape and wineries.
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EUROPE
Europe's population is superior to 726 million
inhabitants and includes a large number of
ethnic groups. The average annual growth rate
for the European population, from 1985 to
1995, was only 0.28%, the least of all
continents. In recent years the population is
actually decreasing.
The continent shelters the second biggest
economic block of the Planet: the European
Union, formed by 15 countries. Twelve
countries adopt the same currency: the euro.
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EUROPE
Europe was the most powerful region of the world.
Paris is known as The City of Lights and
absolutely deserves this name. Paris is one of
the best travel destinations. It has everything a
traveller could possibly wish for. A stay in Paris
should at least include a visit to the Louvre, one
of the best museums in the world, a climb of the
Eiffel tower, a climb to the top of Notre Dame
Cathedral, a day of shopping frenzy, a night out
on the town and time to relax to sit in a park or
visit one of the squares.
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EXOTIC LOCATIONS IN EUROPE
London, capital of the United Kingdom. London is
situated in southeastern England along the
Thames River. With a population of about 7
million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest
city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained
since the 17th century. In the 19th century it was
the largest and most influential city in the world,
the center of a large and prosperous overseas
empire. Although it no longer ranks among the
world’s most populous cities, London is still one
of the world’s major financial and cultural capitals.
A city of strong traditions, capital of the United
Kingdom and a metropolis with about 7.4 million
residents. London was the most influent city of
the world during the 18th and 19th centuries,
economically and politically.
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SPLENDOURS OF EUROPE
Venice - Italy
Venice is one of the most beautiful and
picturesque cities of the world. It was
constructed on a group of small islands, in
the Adriatic coast of Italy. Venice is cut by
some canals and the islands are connected by
several bridges.
Venice has buildings with impressive
architecture, many of them are memories of
the Middle Ages, when Venice had a powerful
empire and was an important cultural center
of Europe.
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ENCHANTMENT OF EUROPE
Granada - Spain
Granada was inhabited by the Moors
from 711 until 1492. Its splendour was
reached in 1238, when the Moorish
kingdom of Granada stretched from
Gibraltar to Murcia. Granada is a city in
the region of Andalusia, at the foot of
the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Granada has magnificent old buildings
and narrow streets, from a time when
the city was under the rule of the
Moorish kings.
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MIDDLE EAST
Dubai or Dubayy, city in the north-east
United Arab Emirates, capital of the state of
Dubai, on Dubai Creek, on the Persian Gulf.
Dubai is on the west side of the creek; the
eastern part of the town is known as Dayrah
(Deira). Dubai was the residence of the
British political agent for the former Trucial
States from 1954 until 1971. Known as the
Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port
and commercial centre of the United Arab
Emirates. Oil wells in the area have largely
displaced the traditional occupations of pearl
diving, fishing, and camel breeding. Until
1833 the town was tributary to the state of
Abu Dhabi. Dubai is sometimes spelled Debai
or Dibai.
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HOT SPOTS OF MIDDLE EAST
Bahrain or Bahrein, independent kingdom
in the Middle East, comprising an
archipelago of 33 islands in the southern
Persian Gulf, between the Qatar Peninsula
on the east and the coast of Saudi Arabia
on the west, one of the Persian Gulf
states. It has a total area of 707 sq km
(273 sq mi). The principal islands include
Bahrain (area, 562 sq km/217 sq mi), by
far the largest island; Al Muḩarraq; Umm
an Na’san; Sitrah; Jiddah; and the Ḩawar
group. Manama is Bahrain’s capital and
largest city. Bahrain was under British
control from 1861 to 1971, when it
gained its independence.
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MIDDLE EAST - ARAB COUNTRIES
Abu Dhabi city is built on an island
jutting out into the Gulf of Arabia, there
is a great deal of building always going
on and they are very proud of their
modern high-rise buildings, some of
them as you will see from these photos
are quite spectacular.
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JEWELS OF MIDDLE EAST
The traditional religion is Islam and the call
to prayer sounds five times a day on almost
every street corner. People adhere closely to
the tenets of Islam in all aspects of their lives.
Family ties are very strong and nearly sacred.
National dress for men is the kandora
(dishdasha), the long white robe and
headdress, and the traditional abbaya or black
cloak for women. The most popular national
sports include camel racing, falconry and
football.
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MIDDLE EAST:SHARJAH
Strategically situated between the Far East and
the West, Sharjah is a global trade center. The
third largest of the seven states that form the
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (Al-Shariqa)
probably has the most colorful history of all the
Emirates. From the days of the early trading with
the East to the settlement of the Qawassim
seafaring tribe and into the first half of the 19th
century, Sharjah was the most important port on
the lower Arabian Gulf.
The city of Sharjah is home to more than 20
museums with splendid collections of artifacts
and art as well as exhibits on science and natural
history. Sharjah also host many cultural festivals,
educational conferences, fairs and economic
expositions.
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CENTRAL ASIAN BEAUTIES
Central Asia is a vast and largely unknown
heartland where the inheritors of three
thousand years of nomadic lifestyle and
twenty centuries of trade are suddenly
finding a new role in a changing world..
Vivid images record the stunning textiles of
the region. Nomadic and city rugs,
embroidered hangings, tent bands and
horse trappings reflect the extremes and
interactions of tribal and urban lifestyles;
while splendid horse-jewellery reflects the
key role of these animals in nomad life.
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ENCHANTMENT OF CENTRAL ASIA
MONGOLIA:The accompanying essays
go beyond a simple focus on style,
production and history to look at the
nexus between the nomadic and
settled cultures of Central Asia, and
the fascinating and blood-stained
history of this wild and beautiful
region, through which the old silk
roads passed like major arteries
linking the great civilisations of east
and west.
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EXOTIC LOCATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA
Undoubtedly, one of the main interests
in travelling in Mongolia is the exciting
discovery of the Mongolian nomadic
lifestyle.
On the edge of the 21st century,
Mongolia remains one of the few
countries to retain its ancient traditions
and culture.The vast expanses of the
steppes, the absolute magnitude, beauty
and wonder of the Mongolian scenery
are intertwined with the Mongolian
nomadic
lifestyle
and
renowned
hospitality which has little changed
through the passing of the time.
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CENTRAL ASIAN BEAUTIES
The Mongolian culture is shaped by nomadism
and the traditional dwelling of the nomadic
Mongolian, the ger, is the focal point of many
customs and traditions. The mixture of these
features with the Mongol myth of Genghis
Khan is the basis of all the potential tours and
opportunities.
It could attract and fascinate both the soft
adventurers interested in exploring the
nomadic lifestyle and the intrepid travelers
searching for peculiar experiences like horse
riding,
fishing
or
trekking.
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SPLENDOURS OF CENTRAL ASIA
Central Asia is a vast and locked region of Asia.
Though various definitions of its exact composition
exist, no one definition is universally accepted.
Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, it does
have some important overall characteristics. For
one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied
to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. As a
result, it has acted as a crossroads for the
movement of people, goods, and ideas between
Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. It
is also sometimes known as Middle Asia or Inner
Asia, and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian
continent.
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EXQUISITE FAR EAST
FarEast
With a kaleidoscope of different
cultures, religion, cuisine and scenery,
there are few parts of the world that
conjure up such colourful and magical
images as the Far East. The region
offers something for every taste and the
warmest welcome.
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EXOTIC LOCATIONS IN FAR EAST
Singapore:
"It is a place that cherishes its past as it
looks to the future."
The earliest known mention of Singapore
was a 3rd century Chinese account which
described Singapore as "Pu-luo-chung"
("island at the end of a peninsula"). Little
is known about the island's history at this
time but this matter-of-fact description
belies Singapore's colorful past. By the
14th century, Singapore had become part
of the mighty Sri Vijayan empire and was
known as Temasek ("Sea Town").
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JEWELS OF FAR EAST
Japan offers a very wide range of attractions, from
historical and cultural treasures to modern and
futuristic sights and beautiful forests, mountains
and sea coasts. Besides Western style hotels and
pensions, a variety of uniquely Japanese style
accommodations can be found in Japan, such as
ryokan and minshuku. Most of Japan's major cities
offer efficient public transportation networks, and
are connected with each other by the shinkansen,
the Japanese bullet train. The Japanese cuisine is
one of Japan's greatest attractions. A great variety
of Japanese cuisine and food from around the
world can be enjoyed in Japan.
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ENCHANTING FAR EAST
MALAYSIA:More than any other spot
in the country, Kuala Lumpur, or "KL"
as it is commonly known, is the focal
point of new Malaysia. The city's
bustling streets, its shining, modern
office towers, and its cosmopolitan air
project an unbounded spirit of progress
and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating
leap into the future. To some, this
spirit seems to have been gained at
the loss of ancient cultural traditions,
but in many ways KL marks the
continuation rather than the loss of
Malaysia's rich past.
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THAILAND
Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai Hatyai - Phuket – Pattaya:The country is located in
Southeast Asia - It has shorelines on the east, Gulf
of Thailand, and the west, Andaman Sea Bangkok is a busy city and a shoppers paradise - It also has mountains, rainforest, beautiful
beaches and modern large cities - The
transportation system is excellent - Mix the
ancient Asian cultures/traditions with more
modern ways gives you, the traveler, many things
to see and experience - Hiking - Climbing Diving - Caving - Shopping - or just hanging out
at the beaches of Pattay and/or Phuket - The Thai
people are just wonderful.
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MAURITIUS
Mauritius is the sugar-cane island of the Indian Ocean.
Fields of cane cultivation, broken only by small
villages, stretch over a wide plateau above the
tropical white sand beaches, breezy bays and
glorious seascapes. It was also the island of the
dodo, a large, flightless bird whose good-natured
simplicity resulted in the poor creature’s total
extinction. The island forms part of the Mascarene
Archipelago, all that remains of an ancient land mass
which once united Asia and Africa. To the southwest
lies Reunion Island, with its savagely beautiful
volcanic landscape, while some 560 km east appears
Rodrigues Island, a mere dot in the ocean,
surrounded by even smaller islets and reefs, and an
integral part of Mauritius.
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THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
PYRAMID : “ Man fears Time, yet Time fears the Pyramids“
PYRAMID: Standing at the base of the Great Pyramid,
it is hard to imagine that this monument -- which
remained the tallest building in the world until early
in this century -- was built in just less than 30 years.
It presides over the plateau of Giza, on the outskirts
of Cairo, and is the last survivor of the Seven
Wonders of the World. Five thousand years ago Giza,
situated on the Nile's west bank, became the royal
necropolis, or burial place, for Memphis, the
pharaoh's capital city. Giza's three pyramids and the
Sphinx were constructed in the fourth dynasty of
Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great
civilization on earth. Today, Giza is a suburb of
rapidly growing Cairo, the largest city in Africa and
the fifth largest in the world.
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SAHARA THE GREAT
The Sahara Desert covers 3,500,000 miles north to
south, and across the entire northern cap of the
African continent to Morocco. It is the largest desert in
the world. The name Sahara comes from the Arabic
word for desert. The Sahara is covered by mountains,
rocky areas, gravel plains, salt flats and huge areas of
dunes. There are dunes in the picture on the left.
Areas in the central Sahara sometimes get no rain for
years at a time. Less than 2 million people live in the
Sahara desert. Most of the people are Arabic nomads.
Nomads are people that have no permanent home.
They constantly travel in search for food and water for
themselves and their animals.
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CAPE TOWN – THE MOTHER CITY
CAPE TOWN : “The Mother City Of South Africa ”
South Africa is a country with
so
much
diversity. It has a cold current running along the
West Coast and a warm current running along the
East Coast. Through this phenomenon you also
get the better of two worlds when diving along the
South African coastline. Inland we also have lots
to offer from safaris where you can see the big
five to bird watching and the worlds highest
bridge bungee jump.
Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa. From
there we work our way around the South Coast up
to Port Elizabeth, from where we take an inland
flight to Durban on the East Coast of South
Africa. We then carry up further North towards
Sodwana Bay, which is about 80 kilometers South
of Mozambique.
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