Naturalism and modernity Around 1880 a new direction reached German literature, naturalism. He first followed the example of É. Zolas, later also to H. Ibsen and L. Tolstois. Topics were v. a. the new social problems that arose in the wake of capitalism in the...
Biedermeier, Young Germany, Vormärz In the period between 1815 and 1848, opposing spiritual directions developed: Biedermeier and Young Germany. What was decisive for the representatives of Biedermeier was the uncertainty about social values and norms, the clash between tradition and reality....
Area: 110,994 km² Residents: 7,050,034 (31.12.2017) Population density: 64 E / km² Form of Government: Parliamentary republic System of Government: Parliamentary democracy Neighboring countries: Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Romania Capital: Sofia National language: Bulgarian Religions: 82.8 % Bulgarian Orthodox, 12.2% Muslim, 0.021% Jehovah’s Witnesses Currency: Lev (BGN) 1 Lev (BGN) = 100...
Our knowledge of the history of Africa comes from oral traditions and artistic representations of the individual peoples, from archaeological finds, linguistic research and from reports from Arab or European travelers and settlers. Written sources are from North and Northeast Africa,...
There was also an attempt to expand economic integration outside Europe to limit the effects of market competition: with this spirit, in 1961, the OECD was born, which includes numerous non-European countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia etc. Conversely,...
According to countryaah, Africa is the part of the world in which the past conditions of plant and animal life have been preserved most intact, despite the alternating degradations caused by the different climatic cycles that have caused plant associations to...
The large extent and changing altitude cause strong climatic differences. Parts of Mesopotamia and the Punjab (in Pakistan and northwest India) are among the hottest areas on earth; Eastern Siberia has the lowest temperatures in Asia; Oymyakon in Yakutia (in the...
Europe is not a continent that is often associated with paradise islands, where you get chalk-white sandy beaches with azure waters. But when you find the European hidden treasures, Europe can give you the ultimate beach holiday in an enchanting paradise....
Thomas More (1478 – 1535) The humanistic author and statesman was initially a lawyer and negotiator for the government; in 1504 he became a member of parliament. From 1510 he was Undersheriff of London, in 1516 he wrote the book “Utopia”....
Read about passports, visas, vaccinations and the practicalities Bhutan’s history is both harsh, breathtaking and inspiring. The country, which today has been nicknamed “Kingdom of Happiness”, also includes a period of 200 years of internal conflicts. Bhutan is now a religious...
Peru is not without reason called the land of contrasts, for Peru has something for everyone. Discover Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Do not deceive yourself for a walk in the Amazon’s deep rainforest...
Experience the amazing nature and wildlife of the frozen continent Antarctica is the most isolated continent on the planet, which only a few are allowed to experience. The frozen Arctic Ocean offers sumptuous, different nature experiences, and the landscape is both rich...
Time Zones in Brazil Due to the great longitudinal extension (east-west), Brazil has more than 1 time zone in its territory. These time zones lag behind areas to the east, including the Greenwich Meridian. Thus, if the Brazilian oceanic islands are...
Nissa About 15 km (depending on the driver 10 to 15 minutes by car) outside of Ashgabat are the ruins of the former Parthian city of Nissa. The excavation of the imposing complex was only started in the 1930’s and has...
Agriculture and Livestock. The state economy has been organized, since colonial times, around the collection of forest products. The economic collapse of rubber was followed by a prolonged crisis, from which it was not until 1930 that the state began to...
Backpacking in Malaysia Southeast Asia is clearly one of the most popular backpacking destinations among travelers. That’s why I have my first recommendation right here: Malaysia has a lot to offer and of course for you backpackers too. The best way...
The four most numerous religions have billions of believers spread across the planet: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Non-religious and atheists number about 1.2 billion people and are prevalent in countries like China. 1 – Christians The Christianity is the religion...
Over the millennia, the Egyptians maintained some religious customs with features common to those of the Mesopotamian religion , most evident on dates of great importance, in which celebrations of the figures of the gods predominated. Egyptian polytheism The Egyptian civilization...
Climate in South Vietnam In the south of Vietnam there is a tropical and semi-humid climate . Because of this, this region can be roughly divided into two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season . Basically, temperatures are high...
With the fusion of cultural and religious elements, religious syncretism in Brazil was born with the arrival of the first Portuguese colonizers who brought the teachings of Catholicism. With the presence of African slaves, alongside the Indians, this process intensified. Africans...
The map of black cultural production and its urban and rural history is being organized and already partially made available through computerized means. The history now available only in closed collections or of difficult access, also abroad, sometimes fragmented, is being...
Zombie, show your face! Now, at the end of its quarter century, the country is undergoing profound changes. In the early 1900s, representatives of the state and the leading sectors promised that this would be a white country in a hundred...
The identity of a people, in a national state, can change, slowly, following historical changes or more quickly, especially during periods of war or major local or world transformations. Often such changes are generated over a period of time and, after...
The best time to travel to Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands According to Sourcemakeup.com, Bali is one of the most popular Indonesian islands for tourists. In Bali there are periods of dry and rainy seasons. The best travel time for...
Singapore has a tropical climate . Due to the proximity to the equator, you can look forward to an average of 29 degrees Celsius all year round. There are hardly any temperature fluctuations and the air is usually humid and oppressive. For the exact temperatures in each month you can take...
Rome weather in summer In midsummer in June, July and August it is very hot and dry in Rome. Over 30 degrees Celsius are not uncommon at this time and the number of visitors to the city also reaches its peak....
The specialty of Heidelberg Castle is the 220,000 liter Drum Wine Barrel. Heidelberg Castle is handsome inside and out The first structures of Schloss Heidelberg date back to the 13th century. The castle has been adorned in its form in one...
FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CAMBODIA The white sands of Sihanoukville’s beaches are the perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday. Flights to Cambodia As a part of Southeastern Asia defined by countryaah, Cambodia is part of the theme or tour...
Destroyed by a tough history, Cambodia has welcomed tourists openly in the 21st century. A visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia along the Mekong Estuary is like a time travel back centuries. Monkeys abound in the temples of Angkor, and finding...
Versatile Lithuania is an affordable holiday destination. Lithuania is a small country, but by no means a one-sided destination. In the country, for example, you can walk on the white sand dunes, enjoy the atmosphere of Vilnius Old Town or relax...
