By Voter Samson Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, just north of Australia, and many outlying islands. The first inhabitants of the island New Guinea were Papuan, Melanesian, and Negrito tribes, who altogether spoke more than 700 distinct languages. The eastern half of New Guinea was first explored by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. In 1828, the Dutch formally took possession of the western half of the island. Later the colonial...
Saturday, 22 October 2016
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By Daniel Heading Paraguay was one of the first countries in South America to achieve independence. Its history since the arrival of the Spaniards in 1537 evokes images of tremendous sacrifice and suffering amid lush surroundings. Paraguay's flag is the only national flag in the world to have different emblems on the obverse (front) and reverse (back). The front of the Paraguay flag has the country's state coat of arms on it, and the back has the country's Treasury Seal. The national flag...
Thursday, 20 October 2016
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By Ryan Morris There are numerous methods for recalling the past. Numerous individuals respect conventions through pictures. For a few, their favored picture is a scene. This may infer that a most loved town was in existence for centuries, contributing to the economic or cultural growth of an entire nation. They may review that a critical occasion occurred there. Maps have similar capacity. This is the reason Antique Map Dealers Denver are met with requests from all around the globe for their...
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By Carol Walker Diagrammatic representations or maps are great tools that give direction. These tools promote a sense of scale and discovery. Maps capture the visible wonders of the planet in an amazing way. A map helps you get a picture of a place you have never gone. Actually, with a map, you can tour the world without requiring the help of a person who understands the terrain. In case you are finding locating new maps very challenging, you can consider buying less costly old maps for sale Denver...
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By George Broun Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. By the 18th century, the Omani Empire stretched from present-day Oman down the east coast of Africa. A new era began in 1970 when Sultan Qaboos bin Said changed the name of the country from the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman to simply Oman. The sultans and imams of Oman clashed continuously throughout the 20th century until 1959, when the last Ibadi imam was evicted from the country. In a palace coup on July 23, 1970, the...
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By Janet Ross As an anchor, it is your job to avoid committing any mistakes on air. Yes, it can be a daunting task especially when you are still new in the field but with the tips below, you can slowly manage to improve yourself. Just have a firm belief on your skills and always take constructive criticism in the best way that you possibly can. You need to give the viewers what they need. People who watch Dade City news FL are always in a hurry and want everything to be concise. Thus, be able...
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
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By Alexander Black Pakistan was one of the two original successor states to British India, which was partitioned along religious lines in 1947. For almost 25 years following independence, it consisted of two separate regions, East and West Pakistan, but now it is made up only of the western sector. Both India and Pakistan have laid claim to the Kashmir region; this territorial dispute led to war in 1949, 1965, 1971, 1999, and remains unresolved today. Military rule was instituted in Oct. 1999;...
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By Tod Donalds The current Panamanian flag was adopted on December 20, 1903, and provisionally approved in 1904 by the Constituent Assembly. It was not definitely approved until 1925. Panama was a colony of Spain from the 16th century until 1821, when independence was achieved. After independence from Spain, Panama joined Colombia as one of its provinces. For the next 82 years, Panama attempted unsuccessfully to break away from Colombia. Between 1850 and 1900 Panama had 40 administrations,...
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
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By Rodger Frank Norwegians, like the Danes and Swedes, are of Teutonic origin. The Norsemen, also known as Vikings, ravaged the coasts of northwest Europe from the 8th to the 11th century and were ruled by local chieftains. Olaf II Haraldsson became the first effective king of all Norway in 1015 and began converting the Norwegians to Christianity. Within the 16th century up until 1841, the flag of Denmark has been used by Norway as its national flag. Such use represents the union of both countries....
Monday, 10 October 2016
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By Albert Derrick The national flag of Nigeria was actually designed in the year 1960 by Mr. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, who was then a student studying in London. His ensign of the national flag was adjudged as the best among the other entries for prestigious National Flag Design Competition held at the university campus. The then Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, M.A. Martins like this ensign and passed a proposal to adopt this design as the national flag of Nigeria. The national...
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By Kent Sons The Netherlands, on the coast of the North Sea. Julius Caesar found the low-lying Netherlands inhabited by Germanic tribes the Nervii, Frisii, and Batavi. The Batavi on the Roman frontier did not submit to Rome's rule until 13 B.C. , and then only as allies. The Franks controlled the region from the 4th to the 8th century, and it became part of Charlemagne's empire in the 8th and 9th centuries. The area later passed into the hands of Burgundy and the Austrian Hapsburgs and finally,...
Saturday, 8 October 2016
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By Ernest White Nicaragua, which means, "here united with the water," is a sovereign state whose people love freedom and independence. The western region of the country was colonized by Spain, where the east was once a British region with a culture similar to that of the Caribbean nations. Examples through history include the fight led by the "general of the people" Augusto C. Sandino against the intervention of the United States in 1927, and the Sandinista People's Revolution against the Somoza...
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By Ben Johns In the late 15th century, the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias became the first European to visit Namibia. Formerly called South-West Africa, the territory became a German colony in 1884. Between 1904 and 1908, German troops massacred tens of thousands of Herero, who had revolted against colonial rule. In 1915, during World War I, Namibian territory was taken over by South African forces. In 1921, it became a mandated territory of the League of Nations, under the administration...
Friday, 7 October 2016
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By Alex Clark Myanmar came out of nowhere only to find itself on a path to oblivion. It has a storied past, rich and exalted, has survived battles that both scarred and informed its character, and today is building a future that will surely rival its past. The ethnic origins of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) are a mixture of Indo-Aryans, who began pushing into the area around 700 B.C. , and the Mongolian invaders under Kublai Khan who penetrated the region in the 13th century. Anawrahta...
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By Liza Collins The history of Nepal began in, and centers on, the Kathmandu Valley. Over the centuries Nepal's boundaries have extended to include huge tracts of neighboring India and contracted to little more than the Kathmandu Valley and a handful of nearby city-states. Though it has ancient roots, the modern state of Nepal emerged only in the 18th century. The most prominent geographical aspect of the country is its mountain regions in the northern part including the eight highest peaks...
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