Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. The official name of the country is Jamaica. The countries nearest to Jamaica are Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The official language is English. As of 1 January 2016, the population of Jamaica was estimated to be 2,798,802 people. … Read more
Guatemala, a Central American country known for its volcanoes, rainforests and ancient Mayan sites. The official name of the country is the Republic of Guatemala. It is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Honduras to the east … Read more
Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, also called Grenada, and smaller surrounding islands. The official name of the country is Grenada. Grenada is located between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The official language is English. … Read more
San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by Italy. It situated on the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains. San Marino officially the Republic of San Marino also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino. The official language is Italian. As of 1 January 2016, the population of San … Read more
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894. The evaluation of the designs was surrounded by controversy, a design submitted by Sir Horace Jones, … Read more
Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for its medieval old towns and Flemish Renaissance architecture. The official name of Belgium is the Kingdom of Belgium. Belgium shares a land border with France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. As of 1 January 2016, the population … Read more
Austria is in Central Europe, characterized by its mountain villages, baroque city architecture, Imperial history and rugged alpine terrain. The official name of Austria is the Republic of Austria. Border countries are: Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. As of 1 January 2016, the population of Austria was estimated to be … Read more
Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to many lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Switzerland’s official name is still the “Swiss Confederation“. In Latin this is Confoederatio Helvetica, from which the country’s international abbreviation, CH, is derived. Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Bordering countries are … Read more
A pancake is a flat cake, often thin, and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may also contain eggs, milk and butter and fried on both sides in a pan, often with oil or butter. The Ancient Greeks made pancakes called tagenias (τηγανίτης) meaning “frying pan“. The earliest attested references on tagenias (pancakes) are … Read more