September 23, 2006
September 13, 2006
Zaire
Zaire (spelled Zaïre in French) was the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between October 27, 1971 and May 17, 1997. Although it came into use in 1971, the name Zaire is often still used for the portion of the Congo controlled by Mobutu since 1965.
Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum)
The National Museum of Kinshasa holds the largest collection of Zarian artefacts and crafts. It is situated in the capital of Congo , Kinshasa .
Kisanto Botanical Gardens
A 2-hour drive from south of Kinshasa is the Kisanto Botanical Gardens in Matadi. It features a collection of 100-year old trees from all over the world and rivers. Visitors can take a dip in the rivers.
Upemba National Park
Upemba National Park is situated in the south and straddles the River Lualaba. It features several lakes inhabited by hippos, crocodiles and numerous aquatic birds.
Virunga National Park
With an area of 12,000 square metres, the Virunga National Park covers a lot of area which is inhabited by numerous lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, hippos and colorful aquatic birds. This huge plain bounded by two jagged mountain ranges serves as a natural enclosure for animals that roam its natural reserve.
Zaire, useful links and resources
Transports in Zaire http://www.africanet.com/africanet/country/zaire/getthere.htm
Introduction to Congolese Life and Culture http://www.congo-pages.org/
Accommodations in Zaire http://www.africaguide.com/country/zaire/
Health Policy and Guidelines for Travel http://www.dh.gov.uk/
Eco-tours http://www.gocongo.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaire
http://www.africaguide.com/country/zaire/
Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum)
The National Museum of Kinshasa holds the largest collection of Zarian artefacts and crafts. It is situated in the capital of Congo , Kinshasa .
Kisanto Botanical Gardens
A 2-hour drive from south of Kinshasa is the Kisanto Botanical Gardens in Matadi. It features a collection of 100-year old trees from all over the world and rivers. Visitors can take a dip in the rivers.
Upemba National Park
Upemba National Park is situated in the south and straddles the River Lualaba. It features several lakes inhabited by hippos, crocodiles and numerous aquatic birds.
Virunga National Park
With an area of 12,000 square metres, the Virunga National Park covers a lot of area which is inhabited by numerous lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, hippos and colorful aquatic birds. This huge plain bounded by two jagged mountain ranges serves as a natural enclosure for animals that roam its natural reserve.
Zaire, useful links and resources
Transports in Zaire http://www.africanet.com/africanet/country/zaire/getthere.htm
Introduction to Congolese Life and Culture http://www.congo-pages.org/
Accommodations in Zaire http://www.africaguide.com/country/zaire/
Health Policy and Guidelines for Travel http://www.dh.gov.uk/
Eco-tours http://www.gocongo.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaire
http://www.africaguide.com/country/zaire/
September 08, 2006
Niagara Falls
To more than 12 million annual visitors, Niagara is magic. To many, Niagara is the awe inspiring spectacle of Niagara Falls. To some, Niagara is the aroma of ripening grapes and the taste of succulent fresh fruit.
There is something about Niagara Falls, Canada that appeals to the lover, daredevil and poet in everyone. Over the years Niagara Falls has evolved from a strategic military post to a prosperous trade centre, and finally into a world class year-round travel destination.
Nature has left an indelible mark on the Niagara region. The Canadian Falls, with a height of 54 metres (177ft), and the American Falls, at 56 metres (184ft) high, are true wonders of nature. Royalty, poets, and celebrities have all come to Niagara to experience its awe inspiring wonders.
Today Niagara Falls, Canada features world class attractions such as Casino Niagara, IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls, Niagara Helicopters, Marineland, and the popular new Butterfly Conservatory.
Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls (French: les Chutes du Niagara) comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (sometimes called the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. With more than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falling over the crestline every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average, it is the most powerful waterfall in North America and possibly the best-known in the world.
Some sources erroneously quote Niagara as having an average flow of about 12 million cubic feet per minute (200,000 cu ft/sec) or even slightly more. This figure is derived from the average rate of flow (202,000 cu ft/sec) of the Niagara river. This volume would pass over the falls if there were no hydroelectric water diversion upstream from the falls, however, water is diverted continuously from Niagara and this figure is approximately three times the actual average flow volume over the falls.
Niagara Falls is renowned for its beauty, and is both a valuable source of hydroelectric power and a challenging project for environmental preservation. A popular tourist site for over a century, the natural wonder is shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York.
More Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls
There is something about Niagara Falls, Canada that appeals to the lover, daredevil and poet in everyone. Over the years Niagara Falls has evolved from a strategic military post to a prosperous trade centre, and finally into a world class year-round travel destination.
Nature has left an indelible mark on the Niagara region. The Canadian Falls, with a height of 54 metres (177ft), and the American Falls, at 56 metres (184ft) high, are true wonders of nature. Royalty, poets, and celebrities have all come to Niagara to experience its awe inspiring wonders.
Today Niagara Falls, Canada features world class attractions such as Casino Niagara, IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls, Niagara Helicopters, Marineland, and the popular new Butterfly Conservatory.
Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls (French: les Chutes du Niagara) comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (sometimes called the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. With more than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falling over the crestline every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average, it is the most powerful waterfall in North America and possibly the best-known in the world.
Some sources erroneously quote Niagara as having an average flow of about 12 million cubic feet per minute (200,000 cu ft/sec) or even slightly more. This figure is derived from the average rate of flow (202,000 cu ft/sec) of the Niagara river. This volume would pass over the falls if there were no hydroelectric water diversion upstream from the falls, however, water is diverted continuously from Niagara and this figure is approximately three times the actual average flow volume over the falls.
Niagara Falls is renowned for its beauty, and is both a valuable source of hydroelectric power and a challenging project for environmental preservation. A popular tourist site for over a century, the natural wonder is shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York.
More Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls
September 04, 2006
Lut Desert
Persian Dasht-e Lut, also spelled Dasht-i Lut, desert in eastern Iran. It stretches about 200 miles (320 km) from northwest to southeast and is about 100 miles wide. In the east a great massif of dunes and sand rises, while in the west an extensive area of high ridges is separated by wind-swept corridors. In its lowest, salt-filled depression—less than 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level—the summer heat and low humidity are believed to be unsurpassed anywhere.
Encyclopædia Britannica Article: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9049425
Google image results: http://images.google.ca/images?q=lut%20desert
September 01, 2006
The Bahamas
Sun, Sand and See
The Islands Of The Bahamas is a 100,000-sq-mile archipelago that extends over 500 miles of the clearest water in the world. These 700 islands, including uninhabited cays and large rocks, total an estimated land area of 5,382 sq miles, and register a highest land elevation of 206 ft.
Most notable, however, is that each island has its own diversity that continues beyond geography, carrying through to the heart of The Bahamas, the Bahamian people.
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is an independent English-speaking nation in the West Indies. The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida and the United States, north of Cuba and the Caribbean, and northwest of the British dependency of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.com/
The Islands Of The Bahamas is a 100,000-sq-mile archipelago that extends over 500 miles of the clearest water in the world. These 700 islands, including uninhabited cays and large rocks, total an estimated land area of 5,382 sq miles, and register a highest land elevation of 206 ft.
Most notable, however, is that each island has its own diversity that continues beyond geography, carrying through to the heart of The Bahamas, the Bahamian people.
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is an independent English-speaking nation in the West Indies. The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida and the United States, north of Cuba and the Caribbean, and northwest of the British dependency of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.com/
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