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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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When you say "Ethiopia" most people will think about the slogan "feed the world." But this East African country has more than humanitarian assistance and gnaws children. This is the only country in Africa, which has never been colonized, and people here have a strong tradition of struggle for their independence. The country is also unusual its rich Orthodox Christian heritage, while their neighbors were
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Probably there is no man on earth, not to dream to go to India, where all penetrated symbolism and hidden meaning. In India, where age-old tradition are not crumble under the pressure of civilization, where rickshaw and sacred cows together with luxurious palaces and skyscrapers.
India has always surprised the world, even do it now, inviting tourists from all over the world to join its secrecy, which over the centuries created by Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Portuguese, English. India inconceivable eastern philosophy, which everything is subject of fate and destiny.
India will charm you natural beauty, combine a sea and mountains, deserts and jungles, cold and heat. To list all the attractions of the country of elephants is not possible. The whole culture of India, based on different religious canon, is a monolith, which each side as the famous Taj Mahal Mausoleum, struck by its beauty. That's why thousands of travelers from all corners of the earth seeking to enter India, which established an excellent tourist industry. Today we are going to India, not only to get acquainted with architectural cuisine, but also to swim in the crystal waters of the oceans, to take up diving, a ride on the backs of camels and elephants, to commit exciting safari in the jungles in India and much more.
India has always surprised the world, even do it now, inviting tourists from all over the world to join its secrecy, which over the centuries created by Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Portuguese, English. India inconceivable eastern philosophy, which everything is subject of fate and destiny.
India will charm you natural beauty, combine a sea and mountains, deserts and jungles, cold and heat. To list all the attractions of the country of elephants is not possible. The whole culture of India, based on different religious canon, is a monolith, which each side as the famous Taj Mahal Mausoleum, struck by its beauty. That's why thousands of travelers from all corners of the earth seeking to enter India, which established an excellent tourist industry. Today we are going to India, not only to get acquainted with architectural cuisine, but also to swim in the crystal waters of the oceans, to take up diving, a ride on the backs of camels and elephants, to commit exciting safari in the jungles in India and much more.
The capital: New Delhi
The largest city: Mumbai
Population: 2008 estimate - 1,132,446,000; According to data in 2000: Hindus - 81.3% of the population, Muslims - 12%, Christians - 2.3%, Sikhs - 1.9%, other groups - 2.5%.Around 25 million people of Indian or Indian origin living outside India. While in the U.S., Canada and the UK Indians are employed in high technology sectors.
National particularities: Hindus mental warehouse featuring heavily developed fantasy. They are peaceful, sometimes humiliation polite, often equally disingenuous, as well as very sensual and emotionally, and they can hide their passions. Their virtues are moderation, cleanliness, patience, curiosity, respect for science as well as positive and constant goodwill. They are smiling all the time. To better understand these people, should know that India for centuries, residents tried to follow the principles and rules laid down in ancient holy book-Vedas. According Vedas everyone should learn to express love for God in their daily affairs. In each case should be done with joy and be a small step to self-improvement.
Holidays: India is a multicultural and multireligious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various religions. There are three national holidays in India: Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti. In addition, many states and regions have local festivals. Popular religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussehra and the Islamic festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr, Muharram, Ramadan which are celebrated throughout the country. The Sikh festivals such as Guru Nanak Jayanti , the Christian festivals such as Christmas, Good Friday and Jain festivals like Paryushan are celebrated in certain areas where these religions have a significant following.
Geography: India is a huge country in southern Asia, which closes the Himalayas from the north, and from the south washed by the Indian Ocean. It borders with Pakistan in the northwest, China, Nepal and Bhutan in the north and Bangladesh and Myanmar in the east. At the northern coast of India is the island of Sri Lanka. India covers an area of 3287000 sq km, although this figure is not entirely accurate, since some border areas disputed by China and Pakistan. India is the seventh in area country in the world.
Climate: Climatic conditions here are varied from dry deserts of Rajasthan to cold in highlands of Assam, perhaps the most humid place on earth. In India there are three seasons - hot, humid and cold. Heat comes to the northern plains in February and by April becomes intolerable. The first signs of monsoon appear in May when a thunderstorm starts and increased humidity. Monsoon rains begin in early June at the far south to the north and seeking by July cover all the country's territory. During the monsoon does not become cooler, but this time of great relief for farmers. The main monsoons come from south-west, but south-eastern coast seizes wet northeast monsoon, which brings rains since mid-October until January. The main monsoons end by October and in December in the big cities of northern India at night becomes fresh. In the south where is never cold, at this time is warmth and pleasure.
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+5:30)
Official language: Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of the union and English the 'subsidiary official language'
Scheduled Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
The currency: Indian rupee, which is subdivided into 100 paise.
Population: 2008 estimate - 1,132,446,000; According to data in 2000: Hindus - 81.3% of the population, Muslims - 12%, Christians - 2.3%, Sikhs - 1.9%, other groups - 2.5%.Around 25 million people of Indian or Indian origin living outside India. While in the U.S., Canada and the UK Indians are employed in high technology sectors.
National particularities: Hindus mental warehouse featuring heavily developed fantasy. They are peaceful, sometimes humiliation polite, often equally disingenuous, as well as very sensual and emotionally, and they can hide their passions. Their virtues are moderation, cleanliness, patience, curiosity, respect for science as well as positive and constant goodwill. They are smiling all the time. To better understand these people, should know that India for centuries, residents tried to follow the principles and rules laid down in ancient holy book-Vedas. According Vedas everyone should learn to express love for God in their daily affairs. In each case should be done with joy and be a small step to self-improvement.
Holidays: India is a multicultural and multireligious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various religions. There are three national holidays in India: Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti. In addition, many states and regions have local festivals. Popular religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussehra and the Islamic festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr, Muharram, Ramadan which are celebrated throughout the country. The Sikh festivals such as Guru Nanak Jayanti , the Christian festivals such as Christmas, Good Friday and Jain festivals like Paryushan are celebrated in certain areas where these religions have a significant following.
Geography: India is a huge country in southern Asia, which closes the Himalayas from the north, and from the south washed by the Indian Ocean. It borders with Pakistan in the northwest, China, Nepal and Bhutan in the north and Bangladesh and Myanmar in the east. At the northern coast of India is the island of Sri Lanka. India covers an area of 3287000 sq km, although this figure is not entirely accurate, since some border areas disputed by China and Pakistan. India is the seventh in area country in the world.
Climate: Climatic conditions here are varied from dry deserts of Rajasthan to cold in highlands of Assam, perhaps the most humid place on earth. In India there are three seasons - hot, humid and cold. Heat comes to the northern plains in February and by April becomes intolerable. The first signs of monsoon appear in May when a thunderstorm starts and increased humidity. Monsoon rains begin in early June at the far south to the north and seeking by July cover all the country's territory. During the monsoon does not become cooler, but this time of great relief for farmers. The main monsoons come from south-west, but south-eastern coast seizes wet northeast monsoon, which brings rains since mid-October until January. The main monsoons end by October and in December in the big cities of northern India at night becomes fresh. In the south where is never cold, at this time is warmth and pleasure.
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+5:30)
Official language: Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of the union and English the 'subsidiary official language'
Scheduled Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
The currency: Indian rupee, which is subdivided into 100 paise.
English-Indian Phrasebook
Greeting ...................(Svagat)
Hello! .........................Namaskar!
Good morning! ..............Namaste!
Good evening! ...............Namaste!
Goodbye! .......................Namaste (Namaskar)! Alvida!
See you later!................ Phir milege!
Good night! ...................Namaste!
My name is ... ................Mera nam ... hai.
What is your name?............. Apka kia nam hai?
Where is the public phone?........ Pablik fon kaha hai?
Where can I change money? ......Mai apne paise kaha badal saku?
Help me please. ............................Kripaia, mudjhe madad didhjiye
How much does it cost? And that? ......Is(us)vale ka bhav kia hai?
It is (too) expensive. ..................Bara mahaga hai.
Is there a cheap? .........................Isse kuchh sasta vala mi lega?
Escarpment in the price. .............Bhav kuchh cam kidjiye.
Welcome! ......................................Svagat (Svagatam)!
Come in. ........................Aye.
Feel like your home. ...................Aram serahiye.
Do not be shy, please! ....................Sankoch chhoriye!
Have a sit, please! ........................Baythne ki kripa kidjiye!
Thank you very much for everything! Sab kuchh ke lie dhanyavad!
Yes.............................. [ji] Ha
No ...............................[ji] Nahi
Of course. ..................Avashya (Zarur) hai
Sorry. ........................Mafi magta hu
Delhi
Your first impression of Delhi is unlikely to be good, especially if it's your first impression of India. Here you will see the smog, crowds of people, noise and dirt before will be able to assess the charm of the city. But this city is worth for visit. His story is interesting and from all sides surrounds you: Pahargandzh bazaars, which grab you with an abundance of souvenirs and unusual things; buildings and monuments of the city which are architectural masterpieces, and restaurants.
Greeting ...................(Svagat)
Hello! .........................Namaskar!
Good morning! ..............Namaste!
Good evening! ...............Namaste!
Goodbye! .......................Namaste (Namaskar)! Alvida!
See you later!................ Phir milege!
Good night! ...................Namaste!
My name is ... ................Mera nam ... hai.
What is your name?............. Apka kia nam hai?
Where is the public phone?........ Pablik fon kaha hai?
Where can I change money? ......Mai apne paise kaha badal saku?
Help me please. ............................Kripaia, mudjhe madad didhjiye
How much does it cost? And that? ......Is(us)vale ka bhav kia hai?
It is (too) expensive. ..................Bara mahaga hai.
Is there a cheap? .........................Isse kuchh sasta vala mi lega?
Escarpment in the price. .............Bhav kuchh cam kidjiye.
Welcome! ......................................Svagat (Svagatam)!
Come in. ........................Aye.
Feel like your home. ...................Aram serahiye.
Do not be shy, please! ....................Sankoch chhoriye!
Have a sit, please! ........................Baythne ki kripa kidjiye!
Thank you very much for everything! Sab kuchh ke lie dhanyavad!
Yes.............................. [ji] Ha
No ...............................[ji] Nahi
Of course. ..................Avashya (Zarur) hai
Sorry. ........................Mafi magta hu
Delhi
Your first impression of Delhi is unlikely to be good, especially if it's your first impression of India. Here you will see the smog, crowds of people, noise and dirt before will be able to assess the charm of the city. But this city is worth for visit. His story is interesting and from all sides surrounds you: Pahargandzh bazaars, which grab you with an abundance of souvenirs and unusual things; buildings and monuments of the city which are architectural masterpieces, and restaurants.
Delhi is the capital of India and transportation hub north of the country. From here you can start a trip to Agra or Taj Mahal, and Jaipur is located just a five-hour drive from the city. If you want to go to the Himalayas or to the east of Varanasi, then their journey, you too can start in New Delhi.
Goa
When we speak of beach tourism in India, we mean Goa.
In Goa all arranged so that you do not even notice, as during visits to places of entertainment you active reach secrecy culture and history of Goa, famous for its centers Ayurveda - the traditional Indian medicine.
Goa conditionally is divided into two parts Southern and Northern.
South Goa differs significantly from the North: beautiful, tender coast, with comfortable beaches, high class hotels, and respectable audience. Sandy Northern beaches of Goa are less attractive.
Beaches of South Goa: Kolva - the most lively beach in Goa, Vayniginim - an exotic beach with a magnificent garden; Kandolim - a meeting place for followers of Osho Radzhnisha religious practices, meditation at sunset lovers and followers of the style of "natural"; Palolem - the southernmost and picturesque Goa beach; Dona Paula - a paradise for lovers, where according to legend, threw rocks into the sea from the Governor's daughter Paula, when she separated from her beloved fisherman; Aguada - its newly famous attraction - sunken aground dry; Mabor - amazing for its charms Lagoon, with luxurious white sands.
Northern Beaches Goa: Arambol - excellent place for peaceful rest on wild beaches, where nothing and no one would not detract you from the validity of contemplation; Kalangut - beach entertainment, including short courses of meditation, yoga, karate; Vagator - the incessant holiday for those who love trans culture; Cola Beach-beach, where there are no unnecessary fuss, able to retain its original charm and beauty of nature; Andzhuna - the most photographed beach, with the most famous Eastern markets, where you can buy from merchants from all over India, nearly all from small souvenirs, and ending with antiques.
There are many reasons to visit Goa: 100 km line golden sandy beaches, washed by the aquamarine Arabian Sea with a rich underwater flora and fauna, and continues to attract fans of surf cafe, windsurfing, diving.
Goa
When we speak of beach tourism in India, we mean Goa.
In Goa all arranged so that you do not even notice, as during visits to places of entertainment you active reach secrecy culture and history of Goa, famous for its centers Ayurveda - the traditional Indian medicine.
Goa conditionally is divided into two parts Southern and Northern.
South Goa differs significantly from the North: beautiful, tender coast, with comfortable beaches, high class hotels, and respectable audience. Sandy Northern beaches of Goa are less attractive.
Beaches of South Goa: Kolva - the most lively beach in Goa, Vayniginim - an exotic beach with a magnificent garden; Kandolim - a meeting place for followers of Osho Radzhnisha religious practices, meditation at sunset lovers and followers of the style of "natural"; Palolem - the southernmost and picturesque Goa beach; Dona Paula - a paradise for lovers, where according to legend, threw rocks into the sea from the Governor's daughter Paula, when she separated from her beloved fisherman; Aguada - its newly famous attraction - sunken aground dry; Mabor - amazing for its charms Lagoon, with luxurious white sands.
Northern Beaches Goa: Arambol - excellent place for peaceful rest on wild beaches, where nothing and no one would not detract you from the validity of contemplation; Kalangut - beach entertainment, including short courses of meditation, yoga, karate; Vagator - the incessant holiday for those who love trans culture; Cola Beach-beach, where there are no unnecessary fuss, able to retain its original charm and beauty of nature; Andzhuna - the most photographed beach, with the most famous Eastern markets, where you can buy from merchants from all over India, nearly all from small souvenirs, and ending with antiques.
There are many reasons to visit Goa: 100 km line golden sandy beaches, washed by the aquamarine Arabian Sea with a rich underwater flora and fauna, and continues to attract fans of surf cafe, windsurfing, diving.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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History of Turkey - a quick look at a milestone in history. Turkey is often called the "cradle of civilization" because it was home to diverse tribes and nations of people starting from 7500 BC Hittites, Phryges, Erartians, Litsiants, Lidians, Ionics, Persians, Macedonians, Catholics, Byzantines, Turks and Seluks - all lived in the territory of modern Turkey and in due course occupies an important place in the history of Turkey. The ancient sites and ruins throughout the country demonstrate the uniqueness of each civilization. Today in Turkey you can see the ruins of the first settlements in the world. The best preserved ancient cities, for example, Ephesus, Pergamum, Milet and legendary city of Troy, Assos, Likiya, Pamfiliya. Almost everywhere, wherever you went in the territory of Turkey, you will come to one of the most ancient places of the world, even those described in the Bible. Two of the seven wonders of the world are in Turkey - the temple of Artemis and mausoleum.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
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The capital: Ankara.
The largest city: Istanbul.
Population: 2007 census - 70,586,256. The larger part of the population is a Turkish, around 10 million Kurds, 1 million Arabs, over then 10 thousands of Greeks, Armenians and Jews.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
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..Simple exercises for flying..
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Put both hands around one knee and raise it to your chest.
Hold for 15 sec. Keeping your hands around your knee, slowly lower your leg. switch legs and repeat ten times.
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