Yemen officially declared its independence from the British in November 1967 after a long and difficult struggle. The British had initially signed a treaty with the Imam of Yemen in 1934, which granted them control over certain parts of the country, including Aden. This agreement was heavily protested by many Yemeni citizens, who saw it…
Category: Asia
The most famous traveler to Asia of this era was the Venetian merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324). In 1271, Polo accompanied father and uncle on a trip to Central Asia and Northern China. Via Baghdad, Iran and the Pamir Mountains they first reached northern China and finally Chanbelik, today’s Beijing. There Marco Polo acquired the trust of Kublai Khan (1259-94), the founder of the Yüan dynasty, on whose behalf he made numerous trips through China and acted as governor of the city of Hangzhou. In 1295 Marco Polo returned to his Italian homeland after a three-year journey via Iran, Armenia and Trebizond. His travelogue about the culture and geography of the Far East had a great influence on the worldview of the late Middle Ages.
With the discovery of new sea routes to India, Southeast and East Asia, the Silk Road lost its importance for long-distance intercontinental trade.
South Asia – Seasonal monsoons
The monsoon arises with the shift of the zenith of the sun between the northern and southern tropics. During the winter months, the zenith is south of the equator. In summer the sun moves north. Then the Innertropical Convergence Zone (ITC) also migrates north. The ITC is a low pressure channel that is formed by the rise of warm air masses. The low pressure attracts air and creates winds. So it comes to the southwest monsoon in summer. Depending on where the ITC is, the winds change direction. Thus the monsoon changes its direction twice a year. The northeast monsoon in winter brings rather dry air, while the southwest monsoon is characterized by high rainfall and marks the course of the rainy season. The rainy season in India runs from June to October. For more information about the continent of Asia, please check militarynous.com.
Entertainment and Attractions in Kathmandu, Nepal
The face of Kathmandu, cut off from the world by the Himalayas, has not changed for centuries. And even today, after the 2015 earthquake, hundreds of ancient temples, shrines and shrines are among its sights. The heart of the ancient city is the Durbar Palace Square. She lost some sacred buildings, but the palace of…
What to See in Beersheba and Jerusalem (Israel)
Beersheba (Israel) Beersheba is the capital of the Negev. This is an ancient city that is mentioned in the Bible with the name of Abram. Beer Sheva was founded at the intersection of caravan routes and still remains a major trading center. Jerusalem (Israel) According to Pet with Supplies, Jerusalem is known as “the capital…
Zaonezhye Peninsula, Russia
According to Cell Phone Explorer, the main natural and cultural attraction of the Medvezhyegorsk region is the Zaonezhye Peninsula, which is located in the northern part of Lake Onega. Here are monuments of wooden architecture – churches, chapels, houses, mills and barns built in the 17th – the first third of the 20th centuries. It…
Indonesia Travel Tips
According to Camping Explorer, the overall crime rate in the country is quite low, but in tourist areas, cases of theft from cars and hotels, as well as pickpocketing, are quite frequent. Recently, the speeches of Islamic fundamentalists have become more frequent, but this applies mainly to the internal and remote regions of the country….
Attractions in UAE
Choosing the top attractions in the UAE is not an easy task, as there are quite a lot of them in the country. Only on the territory of cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai, you can count over a hundred tourist sites that are worthy of your attention. When planning a vacation in the…
Sri Lanka Brief History
According to 3R Jewelry, Sri Lanka is an island state of the Indian Ocean. Seat of the ancient Sinhalese kingdom of Anuradhapura (3rd century BC-10th century AD) and in the north of a Tamil kingdom from the 13th century to the beginning of the 16th century. the island of Ceylon was reached by the Portuguese,…
Palestine Economy and Energy
According to Country Verifier, PNA is the initials of the Palestinian National Authority, the political institution established in 1994 following the peace agreements between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government, with the task of administering the territories gradually evacuated by the Israelis. The agreements provided for an interim mandate for this body,…
Holidays in Georgia
Georgia is an amazing country that attracts tourists with its oriental flavor, mild pleasant climate, sea, medical resorts, outdoor activities and attractions. So vacation in Georgia is a great alternative to Turkey, Egypt and many European resorts. Advantages and disadvantages Advantages No visa required Almost no language barrier Great beach holiday Georgians are very hospitable…
Popular Destinations in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek Bishkek is the capital of the republic, the main city where tourists go for shopping, as well as for sightseeing, both within Bishkek and in its suburbs. Andyeducation: Introduction to education system in Kyrgyzstan, including compulsory schooling and higher education. Attractions It is believed that there are very few attractions in Bishkek itself, but…
Thailand Geography and Climate
Thailand was formerly called Siam but today has the official name Kingdom of Thailand. This is very much a kingdom where the throne has been inherited for several generations within the same family. The royals are important in Thailand and influence public opinion through their choices and actions. However, the country is a constitutional monarchy…
16 Reasons to Visit Laos
Reason 1: Surprise all your friends, acquaintances and colleagues with stories that you have visited such a distant and exotic country, in which almost absolutely no one from your circle of friends has been, and many do not even know where this mysterious country is located. Reason 2: To see the true “pearl” of Southeast…
Singapore Tourist Information
Going on an amazing trip to Singapore, it is important not to forget a complete tour package with documents for a trip to Singapore: a foreign passport, an online visa to Singapore, a voucher for a tour to Singapore, an insurance policy and an air ticket. Important! Check-in for an international flight to Singapore two…
Yerevan, Armenia History and Sports
Republic of Armenia. Small country located in the Transcaucasus region located between the continents of Europe and Asia. It was one of the republics of the former USSR. After its disintegration in 1991 it became an independent state like all the other republics that were part of the Union. History Origin Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world,…
Yemen Geography
Yemen, whose name in Arabic is pronounced AL-YAMAN, appears in history books under many names. The ancient geographers called it “Happy Arabia”. In the Old Testament, Yemen is referred to as The South and the Queen of Sheba, the Queen of the South, Queen Timna. The word AL-YAMAN is said to derive from the name of the ruler AYMAN…
Yemen Demography and Culture
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen. A country located on the southwestern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, which was formed in 1990 as a result of the unification of the Democratic People’s Republic of Yemen and the Arab Republic of Yemen. It is bordered to the north by Saudi Arabia, to the east by Oman, to the south by the Gulf of Aden and to the west…
War in Abkhazia, Georgia
During the 1980s, the tension between the two ethnic groups began to escalate rapidly, due to Georgia’s wishes for independence from the Soviet Union. Fearing that a probable emancipation of the Tbilisi government could lead to a complete georgization of Abkhazia, the Abkhaz gathered more than 30,000 signatures for the Moscow government to declare Abkhazeti’s RSSA a full…
Vietnam Demographics and Culture
Vietnam – officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochinese peninsula, in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest. Its extensive coastline touches the waters of the South China Sea in most parts and the Gulf of Siam in the south. Demography Although in the West it is known especially for…
Russia History from Ivan III to the Rise of the Romanovs
With Ivan III (1462-1505) the Grand Duchy of Moscow began an expansion policy which ended with the formation of a great empire. Ivan was surrounded by enemies: the mighty Novgorod to the N, the Tatars to the SE and S, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, now united with the Polish kingdom, to the W and…
Thailand National Parks
Visit the Kingdom of Thailand in Southeast Asia on a study trip! Take a tour of the largest cities in Thailand such as the capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Khon Khaen, Samut Prakan or Nakhon Ratchasima and visit their sights. Admire the Baiyoke Tower II, the Old Parliament Building, the National Theater, the Temple of…
Georgia Culture
CULTURE: GENERAL INFORMATION According to a2zcamerablog, Georgia is a country located in Europe. Georgia is a country with a rich and ancient cultural past, open to the influences exercised by the great peoples who gradually alternated in the domination of the territory and by the religious traditions of which these empires were bearers (Christian, Orthodox,…
World Heritages in South Korea
Tombs of the Kings of the Joseon Dynasty (World Heritage) The 40 royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) were laid out according to geomantic, ie Fengshui, ideas. The principle »Pungsu«, wind and water, plays a role here: the rulers were buried with their backs to a hill and with a view of the water…
Cambodia Social Conditions
Covid-19 and the impact on social areas in Cambodia According to the Johns Hopkins University, there are very few people in Cambodia who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. On November 30th at 9:00 a.m.CET there were a total of 323 cases, of which 22 were active, with no single fatality. Only 16 states…
Before the trip to Cambodia
Passport, visa and customs Visas are required for travel to Cambodia. The passport must be valid for at least six months after entry. Tourist visas are best suited for those staying in the country for 30 days or less. It can be obtained upon arrival at the airport at a cost of USD 30. On…
Places to Visit in Krabi Part 2
Noppharat Thara Much calmer and more elegant than Ao Nang is the Noppharat Thara next to it, which is known in so many different forms that it is not even worth thinking about (e.g. Nappharat Thara and Napparattara). It is along the same promenade (Road 4203), and there are open-top buses running in both directions, making…
Places to Visit in Krabi Part 1
Krabi is a large area with a few islands worth visiting and Phuket is also a short boat ride away. However, Krabi itself has so much to see and do that it is not worth going beyond the sea to fish for at least a week or two. Thus, the city of Krabi, Ao Nang, Noppharat…
Yemen 2009
Yearbook 2009 Yemen. During the year, the government became increasingly crowded on several fronts and assessors questioned whether it actually had control of the country. In the province of Sada in the north, government troops launched an air and armor offensive against Shiite al-Huthirebeller in August. Victim information was uncertain but at least 80 refugees,…
Vietnam 2009
Yearbook 2009 Vietnam. In June, the Vietnamese parliament passed a resolution to abolish the death penalty for rape, fraud, piracy, smuggling, hijacking and bribery. However, more serious drug crimes, such as drug smuggling, remained subject to the death penalty. See ABBREVIATIONFINDER for abbreviation VM which stands for the nation of Vietnam. During the summer, the famous…
Uzbekistan 2009
Yearbook 2009 Uzbekistan. At the beginning of the year, Uzbekistan agreed with the United States that non-military US equipment should be transported through the country to Afghanistan. According to countryaah, US criticism of the country’s repression of human rights has been mitigated in recent years as the US military has increased the need for allies…
United Arab Emirates 2009
Yearbook 2009 United Arab Emirates. According to countryaah, the Dubai debt crisis became acute at the end of November when the Emirate government announced that it wanted to renegotiate the loans the state-owned company Dubai World had taken to primarily finance luxury projects in the real estate industry. This involved most of Dubai’s total debt…
Turkmenistan 2009
Yearbook 2009 Turkmenistan. According to countryaah, the country’s gas export was a major political conflict issue during the year. An explosion in the pipeline halted deliveries to the Russian Federation in April, prompting Turkmenistan to accuse the Russian federation of causing the explosion with the intention of stripping gas imports. It was rejected by the…
Turkey 2009
Yearbook 2009 Turkey. Nearly 100 people – exgenerals and other officers, influential journalists and university rectors – were arrested during winter and spring for involvement in the ultranationalist conspiracy Ergenekon (“the deep state”). 56 people were charged with suspicion of attempting to provoke a coup against the country’s Islamist government, for example through acts of…
Thailand 2009
Yearbook 2009 Thailand. After a tumultuous political year in 2008 – for or against the ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – the newly elected government led by the Democratic Party strengthened its position in the general election in January. However, no real stability existed. During a week in March, so many Thaksin supporters outside the…
Tajikistan 2009
Yearbook 2009 Tajikistan. According to countryaah, the country’s economic crisis worsened further during the year. The severe winter led to food shortages and extensive power outages. Since Tajikistan did not pay gas bills to neighboring Uzbekistan, gas supplies also declined. The International Crisis Group (ICG) warned in February that Tajikistan was about to develop into…
Taiwan 2009
Yearbook 2009 Taiwan is not an independent country but a part of China. At the beginning of the year, the country’s economy went into a recession as a result of the global economic downturn. The reason was a sharply reduced demand for the country’s export products, especially computers and other advanced electronic technology. See ABBREVIATIONFINDER for…
Syria 2009
Yearbook 2009 Syria. According to countryaah, Syria’s role in the region was strengthened. The former enemy of Saudi Arabia sought a closer look, as did Turkey. Lebanon’s new head of government Saad al-Hariri signaled a will for reconciliation. On several occasions, the United States sent diplomats to Syria in an attempt to bring the country…
Sri Lanka 2009
Yearbook 2009 Sri Lanka. By the end of 2008, the army had had great successes in the war against the Tamil guerrilla LTTE and after the turn of the year the rebels were driven to a rapid retreat. Most of their remaining strongholds were taken by the army in January and the situation of the…
South Korea 2009
Yearbook 2009 South Korea. In January, a fire broke out in connection with a police raid on homeless people living in a Seoul building. According to countryaah, five homeless and one police officer died in the fire, believed to have been caused by a Molotov cocktail, and over 20 people were injured. Newly-appointed National Police…
Singapore 2009
Yearbook 2009 Singapore. According to countryaah, the country’s strong but export-dependent economy was noticeably affected by the global economic crisis that had already begun in 2008 and was fully developed at the beginning of the year. Rapidly falling exports caused Singapore to experience an economic downturn during the first part of the year. Industrial production…
Saudi Arabia 2009
Yearbook 2009 Saudi Arabia. In February, King Abdullah ibn Abdul Aziz furnished the government administration. At some key positions within the police and the judiciary, he added relatively moderate powers while dismissing some of the most reactionary rulers. He also appointed the country’s first female minister, According to countryaah, Nora bint Abdullah al-Fayez, as deputy…