Elgin Cathedral Elgin Cathedral is one of Scotland’s most famous cathedral ruins and is located in the market center of Elgin on the north coast. The cathedral dates back to the 13th century and was laid to rubble in 1390 on the orders of Alexander Stuart, an illegitimate son of Robert I. The Gothic cross…
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Overview of Wales
National borders Wales covers an area of 20,779 km² and forms together with England and Scotland Great Britain, which covers an area of 229,850 km². The “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” covers an area of 244,820 km². Wales itself has no land border with any other state, it only has a “border”…
Kosovo Serbia Dialogue
The technical dialogue In 2010 the deadlock began to move. In June the judgment of the International Court of Justice failedin The Hague (ICJ), which found that the proclamation of independence of Kosovo was not fundamentally contrary to international law, the attempt by the Serbian government to reverse independence. The subsequent, unimpressed attempt by Belgrade…
Cambodia Economy Development
Dependence on development aid Like few other countries in the world, Cambodia has been dependent on development transfers for decades. Around half of the state budget is borne by the international donor community, in the 1980’s by the Eastern bloc, then mainly by the large OECD countries. In 1992, German development cooperation with Cambodia was…
Summer Skiing in Norway
There is something special about skiing in beautiful environments when the snow is cold under one, while the sun warms well from above. Fortunately, we do not have to travel far to enjoy summer skiing, but it is enough to get over to Norway. Pack your slalom skis , cross-country skis or snowboard and visit…
Climate in Myanmar
Myanmar has a tropical climate . As in most other tropical countries, the year in Myanmar is divided into two seasons : the dry season and the rainy season. In the dry season, a distinction is made between the cool and the hot season . These seasons determine the monsoon winds, but there are only…
India and Sri Lanka
Welcome to a tour during which you will see the main sights of India and Sri Lanka and experience the diversity that characterizes the region. In India, we travel along the so-called “Golden Triangle” and visit New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, among other places, and see the world heritage sites that are usually on the…
Classic China
Do you dream of traveling to China, home to one of mankind’s greatest and oldest civilizations? Realize your dream and join some of the world’s most dynamic and interesting cities. In the vibrant world metropolis of Shanghai, you will experience bustling street life among exclusive boutiques and shopping malls, but also China’s many thousands of…
Holidays in Vietnam
Holidays in Nha Trang, Vietnam Nha Trang is a city by the sea, and the capital of Khánh Hòa Province – on the south coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang, also known as the South China Riviera, offers a six-kilometer coastline with white sandy beaches, clear waters with an abundance of marine life and thriving reefs, surrounded…
Samos Travel Guide
Known for its beaches and greenery, Samos is a popular holiday destination. Samos has managed to maintain its Greek atmosphere despite growing tourism. One of the sunniest destinations in the summer, the vibrant island attracts tourists with its beaches, culture and lush landscapes. A fertile cultural destination Greek- owned Samos is located off the coast of Turkey…
Marmaris Travel Guide
Gift shopping at the bazaars of Marmaris Shopping is one of the best ways to spend a holiday. You should take the time to rub the shops, and you should not forget to compromise. As a gift, you should grab the region’s own honey, which smells of thyme or orange blossoms. Right in the city…
Cozumel Travel Guide
Cozumel is a favorite destination for divers in Mexico. Nature, beach and clear water on the Yucatan Peninsula. The island of Cozumel is one of the most popular resorts on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. White sandy beaches and Caribbean breezes Right next to the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is the Mexican island of…
Zimbabwe Society
Social conditions When Zimbabwe became independent, it had a relatively well-functioning economy. Paradoxically, the boycott of what was then Rhodesia had forced the country to build up its own industry and raise the level of education of the blacks. The white farms generated export revenues from, among other things. tobacco. White and black farmer’s corn…
Zambia Society
Social conditions Zambia is one of the world’s poorest countries. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of ZWB and acronym for Zambia. Despite efforts to fight poverty over the past decade, about 2/3 of the population still lives in extreme poverty. The worst is the situation in the countryside, where only about half of the…
Yemen Society
Social conditions Yemen is the poorest and least developed country in the Middle East. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of YEM and acronym for Yemen. It is also a distinct tribal and clan society, where loyalty to one’s own group is very important. At the same time, the patriarchal traits are very clear and…
Vietnam Society
Social conditions The rapid economic development has resulted in a marked reduction in poverty. Measured by the country’s own criteria, the proportion of poor people fell from 40-50 per cent in the early 1980s to just over 12 percent in 2009. At the same time, the differences have increased between city and countryside, between different…
Venezuela Society
Social conditions Although Venezuela, thanks to its oil revenues, is a rich country relative to its neighbors in the region, the country has had a high proportion of poor people. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of VZS and acronym for Venezuela. In the 1980s and 1990s, the percentage of the poor in the population…
Vanuatu Society
Social conditions In 2008, Vanuatu had 1 doctor per 8,500 residents and 17 hospital beds per 10,000 residents. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of VUT and acronym for Vanuatu. The medical density is among the lowest in the Pacific region, but the treatment options are well spread in different parts of the country, with…
Uzbekistan Society
Social conditions The regime in Uzbekistan has taken only a few reforms in the direction of market economy and democracy. The social upheavals that characterize other former Soviet states are significantly less in Uzbekistan, although growing unemployment, widening income gaps, increased crime, extensive cross-border drug trafficking and more and more social problems can be noted….
Uruguay Society
Social conditions Uruguay is known for its early developed and advanced social infrastructure. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of URU and acronym for Uruguay. The social insurance system, whose promoter José Batlle y Ordóñez was president in 1903–07 and 1911–15, today includes, among other things, insurance for occupational injuries, illness, unemployment and parental leave….
United States Society
Social conditions The United States has been the world’s largest economy for many decades, but wealth is unevenly distributed. Poverty is defined in relation to a yearly fixed income threshold. In 2012, this income threshold was US $ 23,050 for a family of four. The proportion of poor people fell sharply in the 1960s, remained…
United Kingdom Society
Social conditions Britain is a society with clear class differences. Mass media and sports, party and school systems are strongly influenced by this. The social conditions and the class structure carry deep traces of the country’s early industrialization. Britain became the world’s leading industry during the 19th century, and its working class and labor movement…
United Arab Emirates Society
Social conditions Due to extensive oil exports and the small population, the United Arab Emirates has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, which has allowed large investments in education and healthcare in particular. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of UAE and acronym for United Arab Emirates. The general health of the population…
Ukraine Society
Social conditions After independence, Ukraine has sought to maintain the social and family policy inherited from the Soviet era. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of UKR and acronym for Ukraine. Child benefits and multi-child allowances occur, and employers are expected to pay up to three years of leave for new mothers. Costs for nursery…
Uganda Society
Social conditions Uganda has one of the lowest GDP per capita in the world and close to 2/3 of the population lives in poverty (below US $ 2 per day). Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of UGA and acronym for Uganda. Equal share of Ugandans have access to clean water. More than every fifteen…
Tuvalu Society
Social conditions In 1990, 2.7% of expenditure in the state budget was allocated to health care. In Tuvalu there were eight doctors in 1993, ie. 1 per 1 152 residents, one hospital, seven health centers and 30 sick beds, ie. 1 per 302 residents. The most common causes of death are liver disease, meningitis and…
Turkmenistan Society
Social conditions Turkmenistan has sought to maintain the system of social benefits inherited from the Soviet era: pensions are paid to men at the age of 60, to women at 55. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TKM and acronym for Turkmenistan. Health care, as well as child care, is subsidized by the state…
Turkey Society
Social conditions Turkey is still characterized by large economic and social gaps between urban and rural residents, but also between western and eastern/southeastern parts of the country. In 2005, the number of unemployed was estimated at 11.7 percent. Traditional and religious values still play a big role in the countryside. Nearly 25 percent are considered…
Tunisia Society
Social conditions In global comparison, Tunisia is a middle-income country, but wealth is unevenly distributed. Economic growth since the 1990s has reduced poverty, but in 2000, 13% of the population was estimated to live on less than US $ 2/day. Despite several campaigns to improve conditions in the slums, i.e. housing construction and special contributions…
Trinidad and Tobago Society
Social conditions Trinidad and Tobago are traditionally slightly richer than neighboring countries, but there are major problems with widespread poverty. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TTO and acronym for Trinidad and Tobago. However, unemployment has fallen and was estimated to be just over 6 percent in 2010. Compared to its neighboring countries, Trinidad…
Tonga Society
Social conditions Health care was significantly expanded during the 1980s, and in 1990 6.6 percent of the state budget’s expenditure on health care was spent. In Tonga, in 1993 there were 1 doctor per 2,139 residents. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TON and acronym for Tonga. The social protection network exists within the…
Togo Society
Social conditions In terms of GDP per capita, Togo is one of the world’s poorest countries and just over 2/3 of the population lives on less than 2 US dollars per day. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TGO and acronym for Togo. Only about half of the residents have access to clean water….
Thailand Society
Social conditions The rapid economic development has meant that the majority of Thais have better living conditions and that the proportion of poor people has decreased significantly; In 2010, less than 2 percent lived below the poverty line (US $ 1.25 per day). Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of THA and acronym for Thailand….
Tanzania Society
Social conditions Tanzania has one of the lowest GDP per capita in the world and more than one in five Tanzanians live in poverty (under US $ 2 per day). Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TZA and acronym for Tanzania. Only half of the population has access to clean water. Every twenty children…
Tajikistan Society
Social conditions After independence in 1991, Tajikistan suffered a fatal civil war (1992-93) which radically deteriorated social conditions. In particular, Gorno-Badachshan, which was in principle isolated, was affected, and only occasional relief services with supplies were reached. Nearly 50,000 people were killed in the war and at least 700,000, one-third of the population, were forced…
Taiwan Society
Social conditions Taiwan is one of Asia’s most prosperous countries with high standards of living, relatively small differences between poor and rich and well-developed healthcare. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of TWN and acronym for Taiwan. The proportion of old people in the population increases every year, which means that the problems increase in…
Syria Society
Social conditions Syria has experienced relatively strong economic growth in recent decades. Unemployment was officially relatively constant at around 10 percent during the 1990s, but an over-sized public sector and long periods of military service camouflage a really higher unemployment rate. Syria’s women are low-skilled, and unemployment is also high among women in the labor…
Switzerland Society
Social conditions Switzerland is a country characterized by high standards of living. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of SUI and acronym for Switzerland. Human and political rights are highly respected. At the same time, the income disparities are large and the cost of living is relatively high. An example of the latter is the…
Sweden Society
Social conditions Sweden – like Norway and Finland – has not had a period of feudalism. A majority of the population have been free farmers with families. The need for social intervention was met during the Middle Ages by the Catholic Church. The Reformation diminished the Church’s opportunities for relief activities. At Västerås Parliament in…
Suriname Society
Social conditions The social differences are well-marked among the largest ethnic groups, which are Creole, Indian and Indonesian. A minority of European origin as well as Chinese carry important positions in society. The differences tend to decrease in both business and social life. However, the indigenous people as well as descendants of escaped African slaves…