Tasiilaq, also known as Ammassalikk is situated on the east coast of Greenland and south of the Arctic Circle. The village is located in a fjord which is used to protect citizens from open sea, it also has a harbor surrounded by high mountains. As of latest measurement the village Tasiilaq has a population of only 2500 people.
Schouwen Duiveland is a part of the province Zeeland. The Brouwersdam connects Schouwen Duiveland with Goeree-Overflakkee in South Holland. The dam is a part of the Delta Works. The Isle of Schouwen Duiveland is the sunniest part of the Netherlands. There are a lot of nice places like Brouwershaven, Haamstede, Renesse en Zierikzee. Near the Brouwersdam there is a perfect place for sailing and surfing. Zeil & Surfcentrum Brouwersdam, since 1993, all year open, for beginner or advanced and for young and old.
Huay Xai (ຫ້ວຍຊາຍ) also known as Ban Houayxay and Houei Sai is the capital city of the Lao province of Bokèo, Laos on the border with Thailand. The city is situated on the Mekong river opposite of Chiang Khong, Thailand. Two ferries connect the two cities, and a bridge to Thailand is scheduled for completion in 2012. As of latest measurement the city of Huay Xai has a population of 145 thousand people.
Casablanca (الدارالبيضاء) is the capital of the Greater Casablanca Region, located in the west of Morocco. The city is known to have several names, “White house” where Blanca means white, and Casa means house, locally it’s known as Caza. Casablanca is also considered the economic capital of Morocco, as it holds the heart of Moroccan business. The political capital of Morocco is Rabat. As of latest measurement the city of Casablanca has a population of 3.8 million people.
The Eiffel Tower is a popular sightseeing attraction in Paris, France situated nearby Le Louvre and the Notre Dame which attracts more than 6 million visitors each year and is known all over the world. The plan to build the 984 ft. high Eiffel Tower was conceived as part of preparations for the World’s Fair of 1889. Gustave Eiffel has designed the ingenious structure. The Parisian population did not like the monument at first, in their opinion it was an ugly metal tower. In 1906 a permanent radio station was installed in the Tower which ensured its continuing survival. At present the Eiffel tower is considered a masterpiece and part of local Paris culture.
Heraklion or Iraklion (Ηράκλειον) is the largest city and capital of Crete, as well the 5th largest city in Greece after Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus and Patras. For centuries the city was known by the name Candia, a Venetian adaptation of the ancient Greek name Χάνδαξ (Chandax, “moat”). As of latest measurement the city Heraklion has a population of 160 thousand people.
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland as well Ireland’s 2nd most populous city after Dublin. It’s also the principal city and administrative center of County Cork, and the largest city in the Munster province. As of latest measurement the city of Cork has a population of 120 thousand people.
Abidjan is the former official capital of the Ivory Coast, the current one is Yamoussoukro. But it’s also the largest city and an important economic center within the nation, as well the third largest French speaking city in the world. The city of Abidjan is considered a cultural hub of West Africa, nowadays it’s characterized by high industrialization and urbanization. The city is situated in Ébrié Lagoon on several converging peninsulas and islands which are connected by bridges. As of latest measurement the city of Abidjan has a population of 3.9 million people.
Delta Park Neeltje Jans is an fantastic water theme park in the province Zeeland, Netherlands. In 1953 drives a northwesterly storm the water of the North Sea till 4.20 above N.A.P, the dikes in South West Netherlands break and 200.000 hectare land become overwhelmed with swirling salt seawater. It was a major disaster for the citizens which is still remembered every year, for this reason the Dutch government decided to build the Delta works.
Getting around the huge city and capital of India, Delhi along with 16 million other passengers is an true adventure. Endless, 24 hours traffic mixed with motorbikes, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, buses, taxi’s and several super fancy cars. Many of them drivers will have no shame in charging tourists at least 10 times the regular fare. Make sure to follow strict guidelines, agree upon prices before taking off, and try accepting the fact they take a rupee or two more.
