New York, the city that never sleeps, is the perfect city for a city trip. Being bored in this city is almost impossible. Whether you go for three days or two weeks, there is always plenty to do! We think these are the 10 top attractions in New York. If you have any suggestions, let us know in the… Read More »
Many trillions seem to be deposited in the tax havens in the Caribbean. It’s a perfect combination, you can evade taxes on the islands and it’s always sunny and they have the most beautiful beaches! Check constructmaterials for list of countries with the lowest average life expectancy. The following ten islands all have a favorable tax climate: Bahamas… Read More »
Do you hate meeting other tourists on holiday? Then book a trip to one of the following ten countries, pretty sure you will only meet ‘locals’ there! This list previously appeared on the website of Gunnar Garfors, a die-hard traveler who has set himself the goal of visiting every country in the world. He only needs one more! His blog is a… Read More »
There is no real definition for a Skyscraper, it is clear that it concerns tall buildings. The term is strongly time and place specific, for example in Amsterdam the only 40 meter high “12-storey house” is referred to as “De Wolkenkrabber”. More important than height is that the building helps determine the ‘skyline’ of a city. In the… Read More »
Feel like taking a chance? In one of the following ten cities you will certainly find what you are looking for. You will find most casinos and poker rooms in these cities. Check cheeroutdoor for list of countries with the highest average life expectancy. 10. Reno The little brother of Las Vegas in the same desert landscape of… Read More »
There are a number of countries in the world that have proven oil reserves, the so-called proven oil reserves. That is to say that the oil reserves in these countries can almost certainly be extracted for commercial purposes in the future. This has been determined by analysis of geological and technical data. The overview is based on current… Read More »
With more than 1.3 billion people, China is still the largest country in the world by population. About one-fifth of the world’s total population lives in China. There are more than 160 cities in China where more than a million people live. The top 10 cities with the most population are spread all over China. Hong Kong has just over… Read More »
When you walk through the streets of an ancient city, it is fascinating to think that many centuries ago people lived and lived in the same place. The following ten cities are the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is not an exact science, by the way, Byblos, Damascus, and Jericho claim to be the… Read More »
According to Softwareleverage, Japan is a country located in East Asia, with a population of about 126 million people. The country is made up of four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Japan is one of the most industrialized nations in the world, and its economy is the third largest in the world after… Read More »
Do you like hiking or winter sports? Then your heart will beat faster when you see a mountain. Earlier we made a list of the highest mountains in the world. All ten of these can be found in the Himalayan range, in fact, the hundred highest mountains are located there in the neighboring Karakoram range! But Europe also has mountains… Read More »
Madison, North Carolina is a small town located in Rockingham County, about 15 miles north of Greensboro. The population is approximately 2,200 people according to the 2010 census. Madison is situated in the northwest corner of the state near the Virginia border and has a temperate climate with mild winters and hot summers. See topbbacolleges for… Read More »
Germany is officially called the ‘Bundesrepublik Deutschland’ or ‘Federal Republic of Germany’. It is a federal, parliamentary republic, consisting of sixteen states or unions. With a total of 80.6 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous area in Europe and, together with France, the main driving force of the European Union. In addition to beer and bratwurst, there are plenty… Read More »
Technology does not stand still. Artificial islands are becoming the rule rather than the exception. Land reclamation at sea (or in a lake) is creating more and more new square meters. As ‘addition’ to existing islands, constructed on natural reefs or connecting several existing islands into one large domain. Much is possible. Land reclamation is not new. For example, did you… Read More »
Stanton, North Dakota is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. It is located in the eastern portion of North Dakota, near the border of South Dakota. The geography of the area is mostly flat, with some rolling hills and ravines. The climate in Stanton is typical for North Dakota, with… Read More »
France has been the most popular summer holiday destination among the Dutch for many years. The southern European countries are also popular. Most Dutch people book accommodation in advance (84%). A minority does not book in advance. They set off and see where they end up (12%). And then there is a small minority (4%) who travel to their own… Read More »
Lincoln, Rhode Island is a small town located in the northern part of the state. It is situated in the Blackstone Valley and has a population of about 21,000 people. The geography of Lincoln is mostly rural and hilly, with a few small lakes and streams running through it. The climate in Lincoln is generally… Read More »
Freeburg, Pennsylvania is a small city located in the state’s southeastern region. With a population of just over 8,000, it is the largest city in the county and has a diverse population. The geography of Freeburg is largely rolling hills, with some flat areas in the city center. The climate is temperate, with hot summers… Read More »
France is the most populous country in Europe after Russia, Turkey and Germany . More than 60 million people live in France. About 75% of them live in an urban area. The country has many cities, including many with populations over 50,000. This top 10 lists the largest cities in France, measured by population. Check softwareleverage for list of top 10 most… Read More »
Great Britain is an island located between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It consists of three main areas: England (south), Scotland (north) and Wales (west). Together with Northern Ireland, which is located on the northeastern part of the western island of Ireland, they form the United Kingdom. There are approximately 64 million people living in the… Read More »
According to the most recent counts, there are 7,862,287,345 people living on Earth. A baby is born every eight seconds, a death is reported every 12 seconds. All in all, the population is growing at a rapid pace! Below you will find the top 10 countries with the most inhabitants. Check animalerts for list of top 10 richest countries in the… Read More »
After Asia, Africa is the world’s largest and most populous continent. With an area of 30.2 million square kilometers, it covers 6% of the total surface of the earth and 20.4% of all land area. Its 1.2 billion inhabitants make up 15% of the world’s human population. But in which countries do most Africans live, according to the… Read More »
Cities with more than 10 million inhabitants are rare: we counted exactly 16. That is if you take the definition “City Proper” for population numbers. There is a lot of controversy about how to count the population of a city. Besides “City Proper” there is also the “Urban agglomeration” and the “metropolitan area”. For example, some calculations include suburbs,… Read More »
Every year, the “Economist Intelligence Unit” conducts a survey of the most expensive and cheapest cities in the world to read. According to this research, these are the most expensive cities to live in in 2018. The prices of, among other things, house prices, gas and electricity bills, transport costs, food, drinks, clothing and going out are looked… Read More »
In total there are 203 countries in the world, all with different shapes and populations. But which 10 countries have the most surface area? Perhaps the figures below take on even more meaning when you consider that the surface of the earth is approximately 510,000,000 km2. The mainland takes up a share of 29%, which is about 150,000,000… Read More »
Most people will think of a desert as a large dry sand plain, such as the Sahara. However, desert is defined as an area with less than 200 mm of precipitation per year, which means that there is relatively little fauna. The Sand Desert is only one of the five types of deserts, furthermore there are: rock… Read More »
Earlier we wrote a top 10 of the most densely populated areas of the European continent. But which of these countries are also literally the largest in Europe, that is: measured by the surface area of the actual territory? You will discover it below. Check transporthint for list of top 10 largest countries in South America. 10. Italy This… Read More »
The following 10 cities are the largest in Europe. None of these cities make it into the top 10 largest cities in the world. Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands with almost 800,000 inhabitants, which puts our capital in 54th place. Check petsinclude for list of European smallest capitals. 10. Bucharest – 2.16 million inhabitants Bucharest, the capital of… Read More »
Not to be confused with micro-states, micronations are ‘almost’ independent, but not quite. They are not officially recognized as independent nations by other countries, yet often have an almost completely independent system of governance, with its own institutions and institutions, laws, flags and sometimes even a national anthem! Micro-states, in contrast to micronations, are recognized as independent… Read More »
Ever wondered why we call Amsterdam that? That may be a bit of a guess, it clearly means ‘dam on the river Amstel’. Rotterdam is the dam on the Rotte. Easy, logical, simple. However, any idea where the word Amstel comes from? Or why London isn’t just called Thames-bridge (after all, it has quite a few bridges over the Thames)? Check… Read More »
A third world war, you shouldn’t think about it, but there is no denying that there are more and more great tensions in the world; a trade war between America and China, tensions between India and Pakistan, Brexit, the migration crisis, the climate crisis and the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran, to name a few. What… Read More »