Thursday, March 29, 2018

San Andrés Island | Colombia


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San Andrés is a Colombian coral island in the Caribbean Sea. Seven hundred kilometers from the coast of the Colombian mainland. This coral island is part of a diverse ecosystem of reefs, geysers, groves, and cays. Needless to say, it’s perfect for diving, snorkeling, and outdoor exploring.

The archipelago includes two other main islands: Providencia and Santa Catalina. The approximate population of the islands is 85,000.

Flags of the World | Lithuania


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The flag of Lithuania was first used from 1918 to 1940, Lithuania's first period of independence in the 20th century.

During and after World War II, until 1989, the flag had a different design. The last alteration to the current flag occurred in 2004, when the size of the flag changed from 1:2 to 3:5.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Flags of the World | Zambia



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The flag of Zambia was adopted upon independence on October 24, 1964. Before that, Zambia was the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia.

The flag was slightly modified in 1996. The shade of green used in the 1964 flag was replaced with a brighter and lighter green and the eagle was slightly altered so as to be more like the one used in the Zambian coat of arms.

Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza | Italy


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The Olympic Theatre is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy. The theatre was designed by Andrea Palladio and constructed in 1580-1585.

The trompe-l'œil (optical illusion) onstage scenery, designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi, to give the appearance of long streets receding to a distant horizon, was installed in 1585 for the very first performance held in the theatre, and is the oldest surviving stage set still in existence. 

City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Flags of the World | Andorra



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The flag of the tiny country Andorra, which is situated in the mountains between France and Spain, was adopted in 1866. The design is related to the flags of France, Spain and Catalonia, all historically linked with this small country.

The design is also similar to the flags of Romania, Moldova, and Chad. All of these are vertical tricolours of blue, yellow, and red, but unlike that of Andorra, their flags have all stripes of equal width.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Sagrada Família | Spain


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The Sagrada Família is one of the most remarkable examples of Catalan Art Nouveau and has become a symbol of Barcelona. Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. Gaudi only saw completion of the crypt, the apse and the façade of the Nativity with one of the bell towers. Together, these areas were declared World Heritage Site in 2005.

Seven of Gaudi’s works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO:
- Parque Güell
- Palacio Güell
- Casa Mila
- Casa Vicens
- Nativity Façade and Crypt of the Sagrada Familia
- Casa Batlló
- Crypt at the Colònia Güell century.

The Jewel of Hampi | India


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The chariot was built by King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire during the 16th century. It is actually a shrine built in the form of a chariot and rests on a platform that is about a feet high. The massive sculpture of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s escort, once was seated atop the chariot but it is empty at the present date.

Group of Monuments at Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Primeval Beech Forests | Ukraine


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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This transboundary property stretches over 12 countries including Ukraine.

Since the end of the last Ice Age, European Beech spread from a few isolated refuge areas over a short period of a few thousand years in a process that is still ongoing.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Landscape of Grand Pré | Canada


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Landscape of Grand Pré is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 13 square-kilometre site is located on the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The landscape is an exceptional example of the adaptation of the first European settlers to the harsh conditions of the North American Atlantic coast.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Flags of the World | Argentina


 
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The current flag of Argentina was officially adopted on February 12, 1812.  The flag was designed by Manuel Belgrano, a lawyer and military leader that took part in Argentina's war of independence.

The colors were inspired by the Argentinean cockade (military knot of ribbons).

Terraced rice fields in Bali | Indonesia


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Subak is the water management (irrigation) system for paddy fields on Bali island, Indonesia which was developed in the 9th century. 

Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy is a Unesco World Heritage site.

The water managements is under the authority of the priests in water temples, who practice Tri Hita Karana Philosophy, a self-described relationship between humans, the earth and the gods.

Lava Tubes on Jeju Island | South Korea


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Formed between about 100 and 300 thousand years ago, the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System comprises a series of lava tube caves formed by a flow of basaltic lava, erupted from the Geomunoreum volcano.

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl | Morocco



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Founded in the 11th century as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors. The card shows the final resting place of the sultan Moulay Ismaïl.

Historic City of Meknes is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Le Pont du Gard | France


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The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts.

Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Pavlovsk Palace | Russia


 
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The Pavlovsk Palace is an 18th-century Russian Imperial residence built by the order of Catherine the Great for her son, Grand Duke Paul. The palace and the large English garden surrounding it are now a Russian state museum and public park.

Pavlovsk is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Western Tien-Shan | Kazakhstan


 
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The Tien-Shan mountain system is one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. It spans over three countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Western Tien-Shan is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Western Tien-Shan is incredibly biodiverse and showcases a wide array of landscapes, ecosystems, fauna and flora. It is home to a considerable number of endemic species and communities, as well as a large number of wild, rare and threatened species.

Monday, March 12, 2018

Sikhote-Alin mountain range | Russia


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The Sikhote-Alin mountain range contains one the richest and most unusual temperate forests of the world. In this mixed zone between taiga and subtropics, southern species such as the tiger and Himalayan bear cohabit with northern species such as the brown bear and lynx.

The site stretches from the peaks of Sikhote-Alin to the Sea of Japan and is important for the survival of many endangered species such as the Amur tiger.

source: whc.unesco.org/en/list/766/

Buland Darwaza | India


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Buland Darwaza, also known as the 'Gate of Magnificence', is one of the largest gateways in the world with a height of 54 metres. This 15-storey grand entrance narrates the success saga of the great Mughal emperor Akbar and was built to celebrate his victory over Gujarat.

Buland Darwaza is the entrance to the Fatehpur Sikri complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Flags of the World | Moldova


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The Moldova flag was officially adopted on May 12, 1990. Once part of Romania, the blue, red, and yellow tricolor is identical to the flag of Romania, reflecting the two countries' national and cultural affinity.

Kežmarok – Church of the Holy Trinity | Slovakia


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One of the best preserved Slovak wooden sacral buildings is the Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity in Kežmarok.

In 2008, along with seven other wooden churches, it was included on the UNESCO Word Heritage List.

Tumuli burial mounds of Gyeongju | South Korea



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Gyeongju is often described by the Korean tourist board as an open-air museum, thanks to its large number of grassy regal, burial mounds. Gyeongju is a major cultural site and tourist destination with about 8 to 9 million visitors annually.

Gyeongju Historic Areas is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak | Bulgaria


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The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork tomb near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria. The tomb is part of a large Thracian necropolis. It comprises a narrow corridor and a round burial chamber, both decorated with murals representing a Thracian couple at a ritual funeral feast. The monument dates back to the 4th century BCE.

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Flags of the World | Barbados


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The national flag of Barbados was officially adopted on 30 November 1966, the island's first Independence Day.

In the middle a black trident of the sea god Neptune is depicted with a broken leg. He symbolizes the independence of the island to British colonial rule and is derived from the old colonial arms.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Nairobi, Capital of Kenya


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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to "cool water", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is a 28-story building located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mantanani Island | Malaysia



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The Mantanani Islands form a small group of three islands off the north-west coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia.

The largest island is Mantanani Besar; the other two are Mantanani Kecil and Lungisan. It is a popular site for recreational diving as there are three nearby dive wrecks dating from the Second World War.

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