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Asia Minor (Anatolia)

Asia Minor (Anatolia)

2025-06-01 07:06

Asia Minor is a peninsula washed by four seas at once - Marmara, Mediterranean, Black, Aegean, as well as two famous straits - the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, which separate Europe and Asia. It is quite far, in comparison with other parts of Asia, pushed towards the west, and off its coast are Rhodes, Cyprus and other islands

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Even if your region has practically no time difference with Turkey, you should make sure that acclimatization does not spoil your whole holiday experience

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Our article will be of interest to those tourists who are thinking about how to go to Montenegro on their own. Of course, the easiest way is to use the services of travel companies, but many vacationers want to save money, so it's cheaper to act on your own. So, what you need to know about a trip to Montenegro? In our article, we will consider all the nuances of such a trip so that tourists understand what documents need to be issued and how much money to have with them, as well as many other issues

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

2025-06-01 07:06

Major international airports are usually located outside the city. And more and more often, in order not to be late for a flight, passengers prefer to leave early and spend the night in a hotel near the airport. The Yemelyanovo Airport Hotel offers its services to such passengers. Krasnoyarsk is located thirty kilometers from here, so this hotel is quite in demand

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Mozyr is the second largest city in the Gomel region. It has several city-forming enterprises, the largest of which is an oil refinery. Many business travelers come here, so the issue of their accommodation is relevant. Mozyr hotels are pleased to offer you comfortable living conditions

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Area and population of Prague. What kind of visa do you need for Prague?

Area and population of Prague. What kind of visa do you need for Prague?

The capital of the Czech Republic is a dynamic and lively city, in the development of which tourism plays an important role. The population of Prague and visiting people admire the stunning buildings and beautiful old streets. Each of the districts of Prague has its own characteristic atmosphere and unique charm

Exciting attraction "Catapult": modern varieties

Exciting attraction "Catapult": modern varieties

Catapult in ancient times was a military weapon and served as a throwing machine. It was not used for peaceful purposes. At present, it is an entertainment attraction, which is very popular among people of different ages

Unusual places on earth - description and photos

Unusual places on earth - description and photos

It turns out that there are a lot of places on our planet where the climatic conditions and the geological structure of the area are very different from the surrounding territories. All these unusual places on earth are more like the relief and landscape of other planets. Each of them deserves well-deserved attention. After all, the amazing beauty of nature amazes even the most inveterate skeptic

Ambassador Hotel Complex (Pattaya) - the best budget holiday option in Thailand

Ambassador Hotel Complex (Pattaya) - the best budget holiday option in Thailand

Pattaya is a resort city in Thailand, located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. There are many entertainment places here. The entire sandy coast of the resort is occupied by hotels, among which the largest hotel complex is Ambassador Jomtien City 4 . This hotel is very popular among tourists from the CIS countries. You can get to the city from this institution by taxi or by local transport - tuk-tuk

Fabulous Disneyland in Spain: "Port Aventura" - a holiday for the whole family

Fabulous Disneyland in Spain: "Port Aventura" - a holiday for the whole family

There are no more than six magical parks for adults and children from the world of fairy tales and cartoons around the world. One of them is located on the Mediterranean coast in the Spanish city of Salou, in the vicinity of Barcelona. More than three million tourists visit this Disneyland in Spain every year. This is a great place for a family holiday. This is facilitated by sandy beaches, warm weather and the azure sea

The capital of Sudan is the hottest capital in the world

The capital of Sudan is the hottest capital in the world

Today the capital of Sudan is the largest transport, financial, industrial and cultural center. The Nile River plays a huge role in the development of the city. It exports most of the goods produced in the country, and imports a large share of imports. In addition to river routes, several railway and automobile lines intersect here

Scandinavian mountains - an extensive network of mountain ranges and numerous full-flowing rivers

Scandinavian mountains - an extensive network of mountain ranges and numerous full-flowing rivers

The mountain system on the Scandinavian Peninsula of Northern Europe, with a total length of 1700 km and a width of 1300 km, is called the Scandinavian Mountains. The western part of the mountain slopes approaches the North Sea, forming sheer and steep coasts, peninsulas, capes, islands. The steepness and inaccessibility of the mountains are proved by 178 tunnels laid on the section of the Oslo-Bergen railway (Norway)

The population of India: a brief overview of the current state

The population of India: a brief overview of the current state

The population of India is a bright kaleidoscope of peoples, races, ethnic groups, tribes that differ sharply from each other in language, customs, religion, appearance and history. In terms of cultural, linguistic and genetic diversity, India ranks second in the world after Africa

Sea of Galilee: the unique Sea of Galilee

Sea of Galilee: the unique Sea of Galilee

What attracts tourists to the Sea of Galilee? What is its uniqueness and attraction? In addition to the most beautiful landscapes, these are also historical places, religious monuments, healing springs and delicious fish

Domodedovo City District - history and modernity

Domodedovo City District - history and modernity

Historical reference and modernity of Domodedovo city district. Economic and industrial growth. Environmental issues and local authorities

Mount Shikhan in Bashkiria

Mount Shikhan in Bashkiria

Mount Shikhan in Bashkiria is an amazing geological natural monument. This ancient formation consists of four components - Yurak-tau, Kush-tau, Shah-tau and Tra-tau. Isolated hills, forming a narrow chain, stretch for twenty kilometers along the river. White

Population of Podolsk: demography, density, distribution by regions

Population of Podolsk: demography, density, distribution by regions

Podolsk is an important city in the Moscow region, a cultural, industrial and sports center. The population of Podolsk has almost doubled in recent years. The cost of housing here is several times lower than in the capital. It is the third largest city in the Moscow region

Lobnya station: general information

Lobnya station: general information

Lobnya is a junction railway station located in the city of the same name in the Moscow region. From here, electric locomotives deliver thousands of passengers every day to the Savelovsky railway station of the capital of our country

Sheremetyevo Airport: international: address, terminals and photos

Sheremetyevo Airport: international: address, terminals and photos

Conceived as a response to the British Heathrow, the terminal is constantly evolving and in recent years has really competed in terms of passenger traffic with the largest airports in the world. Over the 65 years of its existence, the air port has changed significantly, especially after a major reconstruction in 2015. Today, Sheremetyevo Airport is an international airport with the highest level of service, built using modern technologies and meeting the most stringent safety and maintenance standards

Countries of the East. The Ancient East

Countries of the East. The Ancient East

The countries of the East are states that are part of the Asia-Pacific region, which includes Southeast, East and Northeast Asia. The belonging of countries is determined by geographical location, as well as ethnic characteristics. The category "Countries of the East" includes all states located in the Asian region, as well as on its periphery

Mon Island is an amazing place where the atmosphere of the Middle Ages reigns

Mon Island is an amazing place where the atmosphere of the Middle Ages reigns

According to the French, this island, hovering between heaven and earth, deserves to be called the eighth wonder of the world. The historical monument protected by UNESCO is second in popularity only to Versailles and the Eiffel Tower. This is a whole complex of structures occupying the territory of the whole island. In one of the most fabulous places on our planet, a unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages reigns, which all guests of France want to plunge into

Milan Cathedral - photo, history and description

Milan Cathedral - photo, history and description

One of the most famous monuments of Italy is Milan Cathedral. The majestic building, located in the very center of the city of the same name, strikes with the grace of forms and fundamentality at the same time. Many interesting facts are connected with the history of the cathedral

The chalk mountains are a snow-white miracle of nature. Examples of chalk mountains in Russia

The chalk mountains are a snow-white miracle of nature. Examples of chalk mountains in Russia

Dazzling white chalk mountains simply cannot fail to attract the attention of tourists. As a rule, the places of outcrops of these snow-white rocks around the world are declared reserves or natural monuments. Where can you see the chalk mountains in Russia and why are they interesting?

Where is Lake Staritsa? Description, rest, fishing, photo

Where is Lake Staritsa? Description, rest, fishing, photo

Novosibirsk region is famous for its status as a lake region. The number of reservoirs here varies from 2 to 5 thousand. Here you can find a place to stay for every taste and color. Almost every lake is in the lowlands. Often they are shallow with overgrown shores. This article will focus on the lake with the interesting name Staritsa

Klyazma (river). Klyazma River, Vladimir Region

Klyazma (river). Klyazma River, Vladimir Region

Klyazma is a river located in Russia, in the European part of the country. It flows through the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, Vladimir and Moscow regions. It is a left tributary of the Oka. The article will talk about this glorious river