The official name of Madagascar is the Republic of Madagascar. Madagascar is an island country, off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. The population of Madagascar is about 23 million people. Most of the population or better to say 52% maintain their indigenous religious beliefs, other 41% are Christian and 7% are … Read more
Although Japan is credited for Sushi’s popularity, it is believed to have started in China. What was to become sushi was first mentioned in China in the 2nd century A.D. The word “sushi” actually refers to rice that has been seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt, and contrary to popular belief, Sushi does not mean … Read more
Snow Leopards are one of the most beautiful and mystical wild cats. Snow leopards are between 86 – 125 cm (34 – 50 inches) long – and that’s not including the tail. Their tails are between 80 to 105 cm (31 – 41 inches) long. They weigh between 22 – 52 kilograms (48 – 115 pounds), … Read more
Saint Basil Cathedral’s full title is the Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. The spectacular Saint Basil’s Cathedral is situation on Moscow’s Red Square, and was bulit from 1555 to 1561. In 1588, Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich added a 9th chapel added on the eastern side to house the grave of … Read more
Tulips can be divided into about 150 various species, but there are more than 3,000 naturally occurring and genetically cultivated varieties of the flower worldwide. Tulips originate from the Himalaya area, they were brought to Turkey from there. Around 1560 they were brought from Turkey to the Holland. Tulips have a wide variety of meanings, … Read more
Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert, Holland. He was named after his grandfather and his stillborn brother who died one year before Van Gogh was born. As a child, Vincent was serious, silent and thoughtful. Van Gogh was supposed to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a pastor. Vincent … Read more
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. It is one of the three most-popular beverages in the world (alongside water and tea). Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth. Crude oil (unrefined petroleum) is the first. Its popularity is mainly attributed to its invigorating effect, which … Read more
The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean approximately 906 kilometers (563 miles) west of mainland Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands is a group that consists of 13 main islands, 6 smaller islands, and 107 islets or rocks. The highest point in the Galapagos Islands is Volcan Wolf on Isabela which is 1,707 meters (5,600 … Read more
The Lemur is a native of Madagascar. They are also found at Comoro Islands. The word Lemur is Latin and means “spirits of the night”. The average life span of a lemur is up to eighteen years. The smallest species weighs about 30 grams (1 ounce) while the largest species weighs about 10 kilograms (22 pounds). … Read more