The 13 tiny islands of the Mamanuca archipelago lie off the west coast of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. Almost every island has no more than one hotel, only about two dozen luxurious beach resorts. Beautiful reefs, lagoons and underwater life attract divers to the archipelago, and the “correct” winds attract surfers and yachtsmen. But still, the main specialization of this tropical paradise is the rest of the newlyweds. According…
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According to wholevehicles, the Yasawa Archipelago consists of 16 small islands, stretched out in a chain north of the Mamanuca Islands. Yasawa is especially popular among newlyweds: very beautiful wedding rituals are arranged here, but there are very few hotels. And most importantly, the islands are almost untouched by civilization, and the ichthyofauna can surprise the most experienced diver. It was here that the film “The Blue Lagoon” was filmed…
Read MoreGold Coast, Australia
General information The excavations of scientists have shown that as early as 23 thousand years ago, people lived on the territory of the modern Gold Coast. Europeans began to settle here at the beginning of the 19th century, and the development of the region as a tourist center began in the 20s of the last century. Many years have passed since then, and today we know the Gold Coast as…
Read MoreILO – International Labor Organization
The structure The ILO consists of three different parts: the International Labor Conference, the Board and the International Labor Office. All have a unique three-tier structure for the ILO, with each Member State represented by representatives of the government, employers and workers. The International Labor Conference is the ILO’s highest decision – making body, which, among other things, adopts conventions and recommendations and approves the budget. The Labor Conference meets…
Read MoreWorld Bank History
The emergence The World Bank lends money and provides technical support to developing countries, with the aim of helping them reduce poverty. According to computergees, the World Bank is a collective name for two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). The guidelines for the IBRD were drawn up at the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944. The main purpose of the…
Read MoreThe 10 largest sandy deserts in the world
The sandy desert conveys to the viewer the typical image of a desert, which consists of sand and sand dunes and in which, of course, the sun shines relentlessly from a cloudless sky. Only about 20% of all deserts on earth consist of fine quartz sand, which has shaped our image of a desert in so many films and documentaries. Here are the ten largest sandy deserts in the world…
Read MoreAuckland Travel Guide
Auckland is a green and comfortable city destination. Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, can’t boast great attractions, but the greenery and cozy atmosphere make many fall in love with this multicultural city. The maritime city is delightful Auckland is located in the northern part of the North Island of New Zealand. The sea surrounds the city from many directions, and many of Auckland’s attractions are connected in one way or…
Read MoreVanuatu 2003
Yearbook 2003 Vanuatu. In May, the OECD removed Vanuatu from the black list of tax havens since the country improved its control over its tax system. In November, Prime Minister Edward Natapei of Vanuaaku Pati (VP) disbanded the government coalition that has ruled the country since April 2001. According to Countryaah.com, Vanuatu Independence Day is July 30. The Union of Moderate Parties (UMP) was forced to leave the government and…
Read MoreTuvalu 2003
Yearbook 2003 Tuvalu. According to Countryaah.com, Tuvalu Independence Day is October 1. Parliament was closed almost all year after a prolonged struggle between the government and the opposition for the 15 seats. In February, the President of Parliament, who had belonged to the government side, passed away. In a general election in May, the government lost a mandate and thus lost its majority in Parliament. The opposition demanded that Parliament…
Read MoreTonga 2003
Yearbook 2003 Tonga. In February, the government banned continued import – and thus publishing – of the Democratic Movement’s Times of Tonga, which is printed in New Zealand and published in Tonga twice a week. According to the government, the newspaper is not allowed because it tries to overthrow the government and is published by a foreign national – Kalafi Moala, a US citizen born in Tonga. Shortly before the…
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