Monday, February 2, 2009

Africa - Tunisia

Tunisia is a Muslim Arab country situated on the North African Mediterranean coast. It borders on Algeria to the west and Libya to the south and east.
Tunisia was the site of Carthage, a state conquered by the Roman Empire, which withdrew in the 5th century. It was conquered by Arab Muslims in the 7th century, and later became part of the Ottoman Empire.
In the 19th century it remained officially Ottoman but increasingly independent. It was made a French protectorate in 1881. It achieved independence in 1956, and has had two presidents since.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Austria - Vienna

Vienna's landmark is the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of St Stephan (13-16th century) in the city centre.
The Hofburg (Imperial Palace) is an enormous complex of numerous buildings and courtyards.
The Graben is an elegant pedestrian zone, dominated by the Pestäule (Plague Monument) and the modern concrete and glass Haas building.
The Vienna Opera Ball is held every year in the State Opera House
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