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05Dec 2022 by shoe-wiki

Western Sahara Geography, Politics and Economy

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Geography Lowest point: Sebjet Tah, 55 meters below sea level Natural resources: fisheries, phosphate, iron ore ; several international companies have been looking for oil. Climate and environment Most of Western Sahara consists of flat, rocky desert, although some areas have mountains and/or sand dunes. The interior of the country consists of a high plateau, 500–800 meters above sea level, which is dissected by a network of wadis. The coast is also mainly desert, with a fairly straight coastline without islands, headlands and bays, but with beach spurs running out from the coast. Within the coastline are a number of coastal lakes. The inland bedrock mainly consists of granites, formed during the Precambrian. The coastal area consists mostly of sedimentary rocks. In the north are sandstone formations, formed during the…

05Dec 2022 by shoe-wiki

Tangier, Morocco

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Tangier is a large port city in Morocco, attracting tourists with its ancient medina, beautiful beach, many good restaurants and the Museum of Modern Art, quite worthy of some European capital. Tangier is located at the extreme northern point of Morocco, comfortably nestled in a picturesque harbor. One of the main highlights of Tangier is that it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea at the same time. How to get there Tangier-Ibn Batouta Airport is located 12 km from the center of Tangier. A taxi to the city will cost you about 140 MAD. Trains from Casablanca, Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh and several European cities arrive at the Tangier station. It is quite convenient to use night trains, but to sleep on them,…

15Aug 2022 by shoe-wiki

Morocco Interesting Facts

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Traveling around the city costs from 7 to 20 DH. In winter and summer at night the price doubles. Taxi drivers are usually tipped (about 2 DH). At the beginning of the trip, make sure that the driver turns on the meter. Otherwise, he should be reminded of this. On the other hand, after taking you to the place, you can refuse to pay for taxi services and, in case of a dispute with the driver, contact the police. In addition, you need to make sure that the taxi driver has reset the meter after previous trips. In case of a conflict with a taxi driver, immediately contact the police. In Morocco, the police are always on the passenger side. There are not enough traffic lights on the streets of…

19Apr 2022 by shoe-wiki

Geography of Angola

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General information about Angola The official name is the Republic of Angola (Republica de Angola, Republic of Angola). Located in southwest Africa. The area is 1246.7 thousand km2, the population is 10.593 million people. (2002 estimate). The official language is Portuguese. The capital is Luanda (3.6 million people, 2003). Public holiday - Independence Day November 11 (since 1975). The monetary unit is the kwanza. Member of 36 international organizations, incl. UN (since 1975), AU (since 2000), SADC (since 1992). Geography of Angola Located between 13° and 23°36' E, 4°21' and 18°02' S; in the west it is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, its cold Benguela Current. The coast is slightly indented, there are few harbors convenient for ships. It borders Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, the Democratic…

24Aug 2021 by shoe-wiki

Egypt Facts

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Country facts Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt License plate: ET ISO-3166: EG, EGY (818) Internet domain:.eg Currency: 1 Egyptian pound (Egypt £) = 100 piastres = 1000 millièmes Area: 1,001,450 km² Population (2019): 100.4 million Capital: Cairo Official language (s): Arabic Form of government: Presidential Republic Administrative division: 27 districts (Governorate) Head of State: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Head of Government: Mustafa Madbouly Religion (s) (2015): 90% Muslims; 10% Christians (including Copts) Time zone: Central European Time +1 hour National Day: July 23 Location and infrastructure Location (geographical): North Africa Position (coordinates): between 22 ° and 32 ° north latitude and 25 ° and 36 ° east longitude Climate: semi-desert and desert climate Highest mountain: Katrina (2,637 m) Road network (2017): 48,000 km (paved), 17,050 km (unpaved) Railway network…

20Apr 2021 by shoe-wiki

Sights in Egypt

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Egypt - land of the pharaohs and always a popular travel destination. The country on the Mediterranean is best known for its relics and buildings from the time of the Egyptian rulers. This unique culture can still be admired today at many sights in the form of temples, tombs or pyramids. Apart from that, the country also offers wonderful bathing beaches, diving areas and of course the River Nile with all its natural beauty. Arabic is the country's official language, but there are various dialects. The capital is Cairo, important tourist centers are in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam. In the following we present you the most exciting tours, the most beautiful attractions and the best sights in Egypt. 1. Giza pyramids No visit to Egypt would be perfect…

19Nov 2020 by shoe-wiki

Western Africa Economy

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MAURITANIA Since independence from France in 1960, Mauritania has been largely ruled by the military. Slave labor still occurs. There are major differences between the Arab and black populations. The economy is undeveloped and trade union rights are severely curtailed. Four central trade union organizations are members of the World Trade Union Confederation, ITUC. Country Facts State condition: Republic, unitary state Surface: 1 030 700 km² Capital: Nouackchott Language: Arabic, Wolof official language Labor market and economy: The basis for the country's economy is the fishing and mining industry, mainly consisting of iron and copper, and the extraction of oil. The waters off the coast belong to the earth's richest fishing waters, but are overexploited by foreign fishing fleets. Fisheries still contribute 15 percent of GDP and 45 percent of…

19Nov 2020 by shoe-wiki

Eastern Africa Economy

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RWANDA Rwanda became independent in 1962. The civil war in the mid-1990's resulted in genocide and a huge influx of refugees. The densely populated country lacks natural resources. The economy, which has recovered unexpectedly quickly after the civil war, is based on agriculture. The situation for the union has also normalized. Country Facts State condition: Republic, unitary state Surface: 26 338 km² Capital: Kigali Language: Official languages are Kinyarwanda, French and English Labor market and economy: Rwanda is Africa's most densely populated country with a population of just under 12 million on an area slightly smaller than Dalarna. The 1994 genocide caused the economy to collapse, but Rwanda has recovered unexpectedly quickly; Inflation is under control and corruption is low by African standards. Rwanda also excels in a number of…

17Nov 2020 by shoe-wiki

Morocco Travel Guide

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Morocco is a country located in Africa with name that begins with letter M. The North African country Morocco, located in the northwest of the continent between Algeria and Western Sahara or Mauritania, can point to great cultural and scenic wealth and is therefore a popular holiday destination. The approx. 450,000 km 2 country with its almost 33 million residents is a constitutional monarchy with an Islamic state religion. Better known than the capital Rabat, in which around 800,000 people live, are Marrakech in the southwest, which is characterized by a fascinating mix of branching souks and markets and wide squares, and the former capital Fez with its beautiful medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also find a relaxed atmosphere in nearby Meknes. Entry and visa…