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Zimbabwe Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black ... Read More
Bahamas Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas have prospered through ... Read More
Micronesia Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US ... Read More
Gambia Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. ... Read More
North Korea Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War. Five years later, Japan formally annexed the entire peninsula. Following World War II, Korea was split with the northern half coming under Soviet-sponsored Communist domination. After failing in ... Read More
South Korea Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: An independent Korean state or collection of states has existed almost continuously for several millennia. Between its initial unification in the 7th century - from three predecessor Korean states - until the 20th century, Korea existed as a single independent country. In 1905, following the Russo-Japanese War, Korea ... Read More
Russian Federation Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynasty continued this policy of expansion across Siberia to the ... Read More
Columbia Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year conflict between government forces and anti-government insurgent groups and illegal paramilitary groups - both heavily funded by the drug trade - escalated during ... Read More
Myanmar Background and Facts
12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government ... Read More
Honeymoon Getaways from Turkey to Okinawa Japan
Jeff James -- 01/08/2008 04:01 p.m.
Thinking about a honeymoon in Turkey, or perhaps a romantic honeymoon getaway in Japan? Check out these great reviews and then submit a trip request and we'll connect you with experts specializing in Turkish OR Japanese honeymoon getaways! 26. Grand Kemer Hotel, Antalya, Turkey - This property is much more than ... Read More
Honeymoon in Greece with a Spicy Mexican Honeymoon Resort
Jeff James -- 01/08/2008 04:01 p.m.
Thinking about Planning your Honeymoon to Greece? Perhaps you're thinking of honeymoon resorts and suites in Mexico? Check out these reviews and use Tripology to get in touch with a Great Honeymoon Specialist who specializes in Honeymoons to Greece or Mexico. 28. Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens, Greece - The legendary ... Read More
Honeymoon Packages St. Lucia
Jeff James -- 01/08/2008 05:01 p.m.
Click the Image to Start YOUR Trip Request! Halcyon Sandals Resort, St. Lucia - Halcyon means serene, tranquil, and carefree thus from the initial moment the honeymooning couple arrives at this amazing Caribbean resort that's exactly how you'll feel. The new couple can hide away in the resort's verdant tropical ... Read More
Aruba Cruises, Vacations to Bonaire and Curacao Travel
Jeff James -- 01/30/2008 04:01 p.m.
This clutch of Caribbean islands would really be a great budget cruise location as your travel agent will no doubt tell you. The islands are all tourist-friendly and that makes your holiday there very enjoyable. Everything’s so warm – the sun, the sea, the people. Well, a little correction there ... Read More
