Monday, August 30, 2010

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in Africa

The world's largest independent mountain. One of the largest volcanoes in the world, Welcome! These words written on a blackboard sign on the top of Uluru Peak to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in Africa. If you read the board itself must climb to a height of 19,340 feet (4600meters) away from its base. Anyone who has good health and average experience of climbing in a position to do so provided they have four or five days off!


Tanzania


Tanzania is a medium sized country located on the east coast of Africa. Its size is not important for Tanzania, a few stones that Africa can be proud of how, in Zanzibar (an island off the East African coast, beaches and lush plantings exciting, rich in history and culture. Those who can have a vacation in the outer islands may be near the island of Pemba and Mafia live on the banks of coral and rare fish.

Katavi National Park, a virtual garden of Eden is protected and surrounded by swamps infested with crocodiles. Katavi is the richest biodiversity in the park, where hippos, zebras, all the signs of the panorama of the African imaginary.

Ruaha National Park in another place, the Rufiji river full of wild game in the summer season (June-December). It is rich in lion, wild dog and elephant populations. In general, there is a place for those who choose to Air Safari. Tarangire Park is also rich in elephant populations.

All equipment will remain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania but is trump card pack of cards.

Silver Chariot in The Sky Over Africa

                                  Promptly remove Furtwängler Glacier is near the top of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro in Swahili means "shining mountain" (= lit + Kilima Enjaro = Mount), the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm Germans called Spitze, but the United Kingdom has reversed her name to the former Kilimanjaro.

It does not stand in the crowd as other attachments, is a large, white snow, and standing outside, giving a magnificent view of snowy peaks glistening in the sun during the day, night gives illusion of floating in a silver chariot from the sky with the moon is still in the sky surrounded by stars. Uluru is high with joy, which is visible a mile away in the plans for Africa.

Do not ride piggy-back

As stated in the sign of Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain (you can also probably the world than other mountains like Mount Everest are supported by certain things, like staying or updating)! But this is true of a mountain, measured from the base than the Assembly. Mount Everest on the Tibetan plateau, which is the highest plateau in the world which is 4700 meters. Kilimanjaro is not on the back on each tray, so it's a mountain independently.

Heights are different measures
Top of the Nation of the base of the peak height of sea level

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania..... 4600 m... 5895 m

Mount Everest, China........ 4200 m... 8848 m

Mauna Kea, Hawaii ......... 10200 m... 4205 M

Denali in Alaska USA ...... 6193 m... 5900 m


Seven Summits

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is owned by one of seven "summits" around the world. The "Seven Summits" is a concept presented by Richard Bass in 1980 (he was the first social activist raises all these vertices), which, coming from five continents up name.

This raises the seven summits of the seven continents is considered a great Achiever in the mountains. One with an Everest in Asia, 2 Kilimanjaro in Africa, three million tonnes. Elbrus in Europe, 4 Denali in North America, 5 in Oceania Kosciuszko, 6 Aconcagua in South America and Australia 7 Canrtensz.

Strato Volcanoes

It is inactive volcano Strato without a written history of eruptions. Kilimanjaro is grouped in or Strato volcano complex, which is generally high, conical shape. Strato volcanoes are formed from solidified lava and volcanic ash. Its viscous lava is naturally acidic and cool quickly spread without increasing the height of the cone.

Who first climbed?

                                       Kilimanjaro seen from the air, with Mount Meru outside


Kilimanjaro is composed of three volcanoes, the highest summit of the volcano Kibo Uluru (has the largest crater on its summit, which is 1.5 km wide), and Shira Mawensi are the other two. snow-capped Uhuru was always a challenge for climbers around the world.

It is believed that the language of the Afrikaans name Yohanes Kinyala members Lauw Scouts Marangu scale for the first time. Because the record was captured October 6, 1889 by the German Hans Meyer and Austrian Luwig Putscheller. Currently, the Government of Tanzania to the necessary equipment for those who try to climb to the summit. Currently, the Kilimanjaro climb is relatively easy, then it is described as a mountain "walkable"!

Abbreviations and shelters

There are three short trails climb the Marangu, Machame and ROMBAUX and three cottages are on the path of trained commandos rescue equipment. The climbers who are not accustomed to high altitudes usually get sick and guards dizziness and respiratory problems, the experience of first aid and transported to nearby hospital in wheelbarrows.

These camps are tailored to the needs of the people to refresh and recover the first camp (cottage) is Mantar in the 2700 meters. Second Horombo to 3700 m, and the third and last refuge of Kibo at 4,500 meters.


Baby! Now I'm on top

                                                                 Kilimanjaro Air

Kilimanjaro is not a corner cut off from the modern world, is now available in mobile phones - has achieved the status is the highest spot on earth, with this option, your spouse can have access to the progress of their travel, stay home. Ernest Hemingway wrote the story entitled "The Snows of Kilimanjaro, a feat that has not only Favorite Kilimanjaro researchers, but even the" couch-potato!

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The beauty of Mount Fuji in Japan

For Japan, Mount Fuji is much more than the highest mountain in their own country, there are many, even revered Fujiayama Fuji San (the word "san is a Japanese word that shows respect), the highly related to their culture and heritage. For them, the mountain is the representative of God that you can see in their eyes. For the spectator, Mount Fuji is a perfect cone warts no buttons, smooth like porcelain, like the face of a beautiful Japanese girl, how the Statue of Liberty is the United States and France, the Eiffel Tower , Mount Fuji is regarded as a symbol of the pride of Japan.

A single explosion
                                                                 In winter, Mount Fuji

Statistics

Mount Fuji is a dormant volcano Strato (strato volcano which is like an isolated case in Africa Paricutin Kilimanjaro or Mexico) is located in the south central part of Honshu Island in the Pacific coast. The crater at its summit is 610 meters (2000 feet) wide. Mount Fuji has a height of 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), Fuji appears to be the highest summit of the region. Its limited iceberg can be seen even from Tokyo, the Japanese capital in broad daylight, but it is about 100 km to the west. It has only a history of eruptions, and in a December 16, 1707.


Explosion Hui

In the history of Mount Fuji has erupted only once (December 16, 1707 to the Edo period in Japan (where the shogunate ruled Thokugawa), it turned out that in the fourth year, Hui Era "Japanese", but outbreak of the name. It lasted over a month, in which 800 million cubic meters of volcanic ash, which are issued by the three holes on the east side and north-east of the volcano. ash reached even in the Edo region is 100 km. covered by volcanic ash on agricultural land, causing swollen rivers blocked and years of hardship for farmers.

National Park Fuji Hakone Izu National

The national park is mainly intended to protect sites that are important for tourism. Mount Fuji and the five lakes surrounding the mountain are part Hokone Fuji Izu National Park. This is a collection of different places in the four prefectures (locally managed areas - Japan is divided into 47 prefectures and Ken), namely, Yamanashi, Kangawa, Shizuoka and Tokyo. Mount Fuji is surrounded by five lakes, they are L. Kawaguchi, Yamanaka, Sai, Shoji and Motosu (including Kawaguchi is the largest) one of the names of Lake Ashi is correct. Lake of the crowd to tear the added attraction of the beauty of them is that they offer a magnificent view of the Fujiyama!

Japan (Nihon or Nippon) the country of the rising sun


second largest economy in the world Japan is a mountainous island about 200 km east of China, but consists of four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku) and about 4,000 small islands in the Pacific Ocean. Located at the intersection where three continental plates meet, namely in Eurasia and Philippine plates Okhotsk. These plates are often incompatible with each other causing natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan and in the vicinity of most endangered sites on earth.

Honshu

For the Japanese mainland Honshu Honshu is also the word means the same thing in Japanese. Honshu Island is located in the southern part of Hokkaido across the Strait of Sugaru. It includes the largest cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Kawasaki and Yakohama etc. Honshu is the largest island of the Japanese archipelago, with a length of 1300 km and a width of 50 and 250 km. It is mountainous with a population of about 98 million euros. Mount Fuji is located in the central part along the Pacific coast.

Not one but three!

Many studies have been conducted an analysis of the actual composition of Mount Fuji, and scientists are left with strange packets of information.

Shin Fuji


Currently, the volcano that we see is a newly created in 5000 years back, and it is hidden underneath. Recent studies have shown that in fact two to three!

Komitake

Let's see what they say. Currently, the volcano has been in three stages, see Fuji (Shin means new Fuji Fuji) was formed on andesite (dark intermediate volcanic rocks) database, called the old Fuji (named komitake).

Sen Komitake

Recent discoveries have revealed the former Fuji resting on top of primitive basalt trained hundreds of thousands of years ago. They called the ancestor of Senator Komitake; meaning Komitake main!

Holy Mountain

On the slopes of Mount Fuji various Buddhist temples are located, thousands of pilgrims from all over Japan to visit this site for purposes of worship. It claims that the name of Fuji himself said it comes from language word "Ainu, which means more sustainable. In winter and early spring are the best seasons, when most pilgrims pay a visit. The mountain lake near the holy chapel, together with all the current atmosphere of joy and devotion.

Can be mounted, can not stop

                                        
Climbing to the summit of Mount Fuji, is considered to be achieved for both young and old, all the pilgrims and tourists participate with enthusiasm. It is ten camps, food and facilities offering climbers. For five of the camp may be subject to travel the road (usually the pilgrims walk to the base station). 5 to advance itself lasts about 4-5 hours, the descent is a little easier, that is one hour shorter. Climbing to the summit can not because they did not stay there usually is.

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The Beauty of Sakura Flowers in Japan

Cherry, who reported the arrival of spring, can be described as the flower most loved by people in Japan. As spring approaches, the forecast of cherry blossoms are transmitted on television and in newspapers. Flowers from these trees grow from south to north on the Japanese archipelago is called "cherry blossom front."

During the season of cherry blossoms, people blankets or sheet vinyl under the trees on a picnic with friends or family in the tradition of spring called "hanami". There are over 300 varieties of cherry blossoms in Japan, with different flower colors and number of petals.
The beauty of snowflakes falling is also part of the charm. pale pink petals floating in the wind and snow are called "Sakura Fubuki", which literally means "snow cherry blossom.

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Bunaken - Tourism in Indonesia

See the beauty of Bunaken National Park

Bunaken Island is an area of 8.08 km2 in the Bay of Manado, which is located in the northern part of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. About Bunaken Marine Park, which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park on the sea High biodiverse world. Diving attracted by the island. Throughout the Bunaken marine park with an area of 75,265 hectares of five islands in the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, the Mantehage some small islands surrounded by an island Naen. Although covers 75,265 hectares, the dive site is limited to the UN for each of the five beaches that surround the islands.



Bunaken Marine Park consists of 20 points vary for diving to a depth of 1344 meters. About 20 diving points around the island of Bunaken. These 12 dives are most often visited by divers and lovers of beautiful underwater scenery.




Most of the 12 points for diving in Bunaken Island is aligned south-east to north-west of the island. In this region there are large underwater walls, known as the roof or walls of the giant rock, which stood upright and curved upward. This rock is also a source of food for fish around the island of Bunaken.



The region considered to have biological properties of the sea services. Biolologists combination of vegetarian options in the mangrove forests of the Bunaken National Park Rhizophora sp, Sonneratia sp, shellfish and various seabirds such as gulls, storks, sea peagon, Heron Wed Species of algae are in the Park taxifolia are sp, sp and sp Halimede Padina. Grass Bunaken Marine National Park should be included in the World Natural Heritage of UNESCO, or as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

If you like snorkeling and scuba diving, Bunaken Marine Park is one of the places to visit.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

History of The Pyramids in Egypt

The first historically documented Egyptian pyramid is attributed to the architect Imhotep, who planned what Egyptologists believe to be the tomb of the Pharaoh Djoser. Amenhotep was the first to give credit to the design of a mastaba lying on the other - the creation of the building consists of several "steps" that decreased the waist up. Step Pyramid of Djoser is the result - which was designed to serve the great staircase by which the soul of the deceased pharaoh could go to heaven. Such was the importance of reaching that Imhotep was later deified by the Egyptians.

The construction phase of the most prolific pyramid coincided with the largest absolute rule of the pharaohs. The most famous pyramids near Giza were built at that time. At the time, and less centralized authority, ability and willingness to gather resources to build on a large scale have decreased, and later pyramids were smaller, less well built and often hastily constructed.

When the Great Pyramid in Egypt was built at 146 meters (438 feet) high. The time to wear the 10 pyramid meters (30 feet) and continues to weaken. The pyramid was once covered with limestone, which was painted bright red. The sides of the pyramid are correctly positioned at a point north, south, east and west. Bottom of the pyramid sides measuring 227 meters (681 feet) in length. It was designed precisely that margin of error between the parties is less than 1 percent.

Belonged to the pharaoh Khufu and his time his body. Pyramid is composed of about two million limestone blocks each weighing over two tonnes. Pyramids of today is the last wonder of the world, which is today.

Second Pyramid of Khafre Pharaoh. Unlike the pyramids of Cheops, according to the pyramid is 53 degrees. This pyramid is three feet shorter than Khufu and located on the north shore of the Giza Plateau. Top of the pyramid has a little white limestone cap on top of the pyramid, which can still be seen. This large tomb was looted before the archaeologists found.

Third Pyramid or the Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three pyramids. Its design is not as detailed, as well as the other two pyramids. Although the pyramid of Menkaure is not complete when he died, his son had Shepseskaf intends to complete a major project. This pyramid is 66 meters high.

Visitor Information Pyramids
The pyramids are open from 8-16 hours (up to five hours in summer) daily. They are free to go. You'll only need to pay a fee if you want to enter the pyramid, or any of the other sites around the pyramid. However, if you just want pictures, all costs of driving a car!

Moving in the pyramid is quite simple, you can walk, take a horse and buggy or take a camel ride. You can go inside the pyramid, but be careful if you suffer from claustrophobia. The climbs are very steep and narrow so that the knee must be in good condition. You need tickets to enter the pyramids and they are limited to 300 per day to arrive early.

A taxi from the center of Cairo is probably the best way to get the Pyramids, although travel mini and micro buses frequently. conditioned bus also runs regularly from Midan Tahrir. Advice for travel to other parts of the pyramids of Egypt.

Some of the pyramids are the most popular:
  • Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid in Egypt. Designed to store his mummified body of Pharaoh Djoser step pyramid at Saqqara began as a traditional flat-roofed mastaba. But at the end of his reign of 19 years in 2611 BC, it rose to six layers increase and 204 feet (62 meters) high. It was the largest building in its time.
  • Maidum Pyramid - probably under the influence of the pyramid, Sneferu, the first king of the 4th dynasty, built on a pyramid of seven levels, about 35 miles (56 km) south of Saqqara. It was also the first Egyptian pyramid to the burial chamber above the ground.
  • Great Pyramid of Khufu or Pyramid - Great Pyramid is the largest and best known of the three pyramids of the Old Empire, located in Giza plateau in Egypt, built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu between 2589 and 2566 BC.
  • Bent Pyramid - Pyramid Bent is one of the pyramids of ancient Giza, Egypt, built in the 4th Dynasty, 2680-2565 BC in the fourth dynasty pharaoh Snefru.
Conservation efforts Pyramids
Several years ago a plan was developed to manage and restore the monuments of Giza in four phases. Most steps have been completed. Main threats to the ancient objects are no longer valid. Today, most threats comes from sand, dirt, and more tourism.

The final step is a program of 10-15 years of conservation and research. This includes training staff to ensure proper knowledge management in place to ensure current protection, if necessary, and continue clearing and research programs that will enhance the area for tourists and researchers. There is also a new excavation and settlement, particularly in the cemeteries of the nobility to the east and west of the Great Pyramid.

Finally, mapping and excavation in the southern and western third, where the debris fell from the pyramid pyramid has never been verified. This requires a skilled photogrammetric planning before removing the fallen blocks, which may include long-sought evidence of the ramp of the building and construction methods.

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Taj Mahal - One of the Wonders of the World in India

Taj Mahal, one of the strongest rivals in the race to the wonders of the modern world, is one of the finest works of architecture that were positive by millions of art lovers around the world and more than three centuries. Those who believe in love and wants love and madness of someone with her lover must visit the Taj Mahal at least once.
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Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love and love, a pious, even after the death of two lovers who loved each other more than God Almighty. Taj Mahal was the inspiration for those who have a genuine love of art, human emotions, as for painters, poets, writers and musicians who seek to express human emotions in the form of images, of words, poetry and songs.

The beautiful structure was built in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. colossal architecture, is located on the banks of the river Yamuna and has a great view on her back, giving a starry background to it. Taj Mahal was built in memory of the beautiful wife of Mughal prince, his name was Arjuman Bano Begum. Prince Khurram (who was the third son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) and his wife loved each other so they were never separated, even if the war lasted the Duke, lived together.

Prince becomes a king, after a few years, changed its name and was called "Shahjahan", which means "Lord / King of the world." Shahjanan then honored his wife Bano Arjuman the name of "Mumtaz Mahal. The king and queen as they still love each other, with the queen and king Shah Jahan in every campaign he has, even when she was pregnant. Ok In 1631, when Mumtaz Mahal was during pregnancy, she accompanied the king, when he began his campaign to win the southern states of India. Mumtaz Mahal, who was born about fourteen children (only four male and three female children survived), died in childbirth at Burhanpur, in the age of 39 years.

Some say that the king was so devastated, very sad that he was locked in a room in memory of his lovely wife. Some stories Shahajahan also banned music, festivals and all kinds of parts of two years of his regime. No matter how he tried, but I never forget Shahjahan and his wife decided to build a monument in memory of his beloved wife. He wanted to build a huge, beautiful monument, made entirely of marble, which is only one of its kinds in the world.

Shahajahan chose the garden on the banks of river Yamuna for the building. The reason for choosing this place was that there were no other structures that can trump the beauty and uniqueness of the structure he wanted to build. It was not the only reason the place was chosen for the monument, but the place was clearly visible from the palace of King Shahajahan in the Agra Fort. Shahajahan blessed with four great havelis v wanted to build a memorial garden, the king of Amber, who was in the garden.

The construction of the monument began in 1633. The monument has been so enormous that 20,000 employees worked more than 17 years of construction. King has described as all over India and some neighboring countries, such as Baghdad, Turkey, etc. famous architect Ustaad Ahmed Lahori was the main architect of this project was, with partners who have Delhi in Baghdad. Each skit, every point of view on the structure are discussed in detail several studies conducted to determine the right choice for all possible works of art. Different parts of the beautiful Taj Mahal have been specially ordered from different countries.

The main dome of the Taj Mahal about 110 meters in circumference and is about 107 meters above the ground. The grounds on which the Taj Mahal is known Mahajar-e-Mushababbak, which is specially designed with designers in Turkey. It is said that the tombs of Humayun and Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khan (New Delhi) has inspired the design and construction of the monument Taj Mahal in a certain extent. The cost of building such a great architecture was about 50 lakhs of those days.

There are many small details that are not even possible to explain with words, such as those used in fine calligraphy stones, marble, magnificent works of artists who carved in marble of different models, etc.

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Jam Gadang Bukittinggi - Tourist Places in Indonesia

Jam Gadang Bukittinggi is a symbol of the city and the province of West Sumatra in Indonesia. Typical symbols of the West Sumatra is also a unique story and because it is already tens of years.Jam Gadang built in 1926 by architect and Sutan Yazin Gigi Ameh. R. The first stone of the day is over, the son of Maker Rook is the first time, even at the age of 6 years. I am a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands Controllers (City Secretary).
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Special characters and Bukittinggi, West Sumatra has a unique history and travel history. Perhaps the decorations in Gadang Jam. During the Dutch colonial period, the ornament-shaped clock, and rounded at the top is the statue of a rooster.

During the Japanese occupation, the number of hours has become a jewelry pagoda. While in the period after independence, ornamennya shape changed with the return of the traditional house gonjong Padang.

Today's figures also has its own uniqueness. Data on the number four is often written in Roman IV, but the show Jam Gadang IIII.

Jam Gadang the tower, visitors can see a panorama of the city of Bukittinggi is composed of mountains, valleys and the construction of lines in the middle of my town to be missed.

Built entirely at the expense of achieving the 3000 Gulden adjustments and repairs from time to time. While in the Netherlands and was built in the shape of the roof and permanent rounded during the Japanese chicken jantan.Sedangkan changed again in the shape of pagodas, and after the independence of the variation Minangkabau traditional house.

Each day, hundreds of people tried to Gadang Jam. It amatiran photographer who sells balloons, and even find a lot of car (public), which belongs to other tourist destinations of Bukittinggi.

"I'm Gadang always brings a blessing to us every day to work as an editor and seller balloon photos here. Therefore, it is one day pump Minang hours, "said Afrizal, an amateur photographer from the daily Gadang.

To reach this place, tourists can benefit from a landline. From the town of Bukittinggi, Padang, travel can be more or less within two hours of travel by public transport. When you reach the town of Bukittinggi, travel can be resumed using the transport to the city, the location Jam Gadang.

Regards, may be at odd hours on 26 meters. In addition, it is stored in the form, because the clock does Gadang rounded shape with a diameter of 80 centimeters, in the basement of the ball
m baseline measurement of 13 x 4, as a monument or monuments. Because of the size, the other day of this dependence, it is very good as Jam Gadang which means a great day.

Even if there is not strange when I saw some Roman Gadang clock. But trying to detail the number of Roman four. I saw something moving away from the handle. Correctly, enter the number four a symbol of Roman IV. But even Gadang few rows of four (IIII). The drafting of a patron outside the Roman numerals, must be covered at the moment is still a mystery.

But a single mistake clock Gadang even create more "ON" and check all the movements (accident) and know memperhatikannya. Even more extraordinary, and sometimes the question arises whether the old and the old boss or errors and / or different. With a variety of information in society, the number four is interpreted as an odd number of victims who become Tumbala during development. Or to suggest that there are four carpenters make jam Gadang workers died several hours after their completion. Rational, because the days are made of materials of cement mixed with egg white.

If there are errors in the evaluation study IV, of course, always be possible to adapt the list of secrets. But at least it seems necessary.
Hours as a gift from the Queen of Netherlands Supervisor (City Secretary), and created hours of Uncle Sam U.S. experts, the possibility of error is very low. However, it leaves a lot of secrets confidential.

However, it should be more, the clock motor Gadang also believes that there are only two in the world. Kembarannya course that is currently installed on the Big Ben in the United Kingdom. Machines operating by hand by the author (butler known) name Brixlion Forman.

Now back to Roman numeral four is the number four is odd by the author, who also does not know. But he should also know that this time the first stone Gadang the child was six years old, son
Tower controller first major manufacturer, who has served in Holland, where Bukittinggi.

Even in the Dutch colonial period, during peak hours Gadang megahnya associated with the statue of a rooster. However, when the Netherlands and the turnover less kolonial took place in Indonesia to Japan, receives the mountain-shaped pagodas. In addition, when the period of independence, on top of the roof of the pagoda style bagonjong replace traditional house Padang

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Tourism Places in Indonesia

Indonesia is a country very rich in interesting places and never forgotten by us. Indonesia to offer sea tours to mountainous regions. Not only that, the population in Indonesia is very friendly and a lot of famous wide variety of food and presents for our memories.
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Indonesia consists of many islands, about 17 000 over the island. However, there are about six large islands which we know is required of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua, Maluku, Bali and Nusa Tenggara Islands. Yes, Bali you have probably known. Since long ago people around the world to go to the island of Bali. But I will tell other tourist places in Indonesia.
Here are the places that I can recommend to you:
  • If you want to go to Sumatra island, the tourist attractions you can visit is Lake Toba, the Clock Tower, Gorge Sihanok, and others.
  • If you wish to Java then I suggest to the Borobudur temple in Central Java. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the World.
  • If you want to Sulawesi Island then I suggest you to go to the Marine Park "Bonaken" in North Sulawesi.
  • If you want to go to the island of Borneo, I suggest to you to visit the tourist market in South River.
  • For the island of Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua many places of interest, especially marine tourism.
You can prove it all.

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Lake Toba - The World's Largest Lake

Lake Toba is a large lake, 100km long and 30 km wide in the middle of the northern Indonesian island of Sumatra, Indonesia. When you see that you might ask for its natural beauty and beautiful landscapes, but remember how it was formed in the past. Large inland lake in the past spoken in local myths, but true story of Toba and how evolution huge inland lake, a knowledge of the history of the volcano Toba.


In 1949 the Dutch geologist Rein van Bemmelen reported that Lake Toba was surrounded by a layer of ignimbrite rocks, and that was a large crater. Later, scientists discovered rhyolite ash similar to that of the ignimbrite around Toba (now the couple Toba Tuff to distinguish it from layers deposited in previous explosions) in Malaysia and India, 3000 km. Oceanographers discovered Toba ash, with its chemical "fingerprint" feature on the floor of the eastern Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal.

Toba eruption took place, what is now Lake Toba, about 75,000 years ago. It was about eight explosive volcanic index (which is known as a mega-colossal), which is probably the biggest volcanic eruption in the last two million years. According to research conducted by Bill Rose and Craig Chesne Michigan Technological University, the total amount of erupted material about 2800 cubic kilometers (670 cubic miles) â € "about 2,000 cubic kilometers of ignimbrite that flowed over the ground and about 800 cubic kilometers , which reduced to ashes, the wind blows which is west. In contrast, the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the United States fired about 1 cubic kilometers of material, while the more large volcanic eruption in recorded history, Mount Tambora in 1815, has issued the equivalent of about 100 cubic kilometers of dense rock and created the "Year Without a Summer" as far as North America.

To give an idea of its size, consider that even if the epidemic has occurred in Indonesia, has a layer of ash about 15 cm (6) with a thickness of the Indian subcontinent, in one place in central India, the Toba ash layer today to 6 meters (20 feet) thick, and parts of Malaysia were covered with 9 m of ashfall. In addition, it was calculated that the amount of 1010 tons of sulfuric acid was thrown into the atmosphere of the event, causing acid rain fallout.

Then, the collapse of the crater was made that, after filling with water, created Lake Toba. The island in the southern part of Lake resurgent volcanic domes form.

Square Lake Toba EST visited on Indonesia. The nearest town of Parapat is the lake, which is about four hours drive from Medan (4-6 hours by bus). Public transport on the lake by boat (cheaper, the school boats with limited schedules and more expensive public boats that operate throughout the day). You can also rent a bike for a day or two and get out and about (Rp.50, 0000 a total of 4 liters of gasoline per day). The police have no control of the license and there is not much traffic - but beware of large trucks, buses and bridges diabolical. Good trip to take on the bike and travel north of Tuk Tuk around the west coast, stopping at sights along the way, as a variety of traditional houses. The bikes are almost always in a semi-automatic, no need to use the clutch to change gears.

Tabo Cottages is the most luxurious accommodation on the island. Prices start at around Rp.120, 000 per night, and climb from there. The rooms are very clean and modern as standards Sumateran. Internet is available from the home computer with a rated speed and Western-style food served in the restaurant is very good.

You can eat at the restaurant Jenny Samosir Island, Tuk Tuk. There is only one or two roads in the Tuk Tuk, then just ask for Jenny. Jenny and her husband run Rinto very simple, but pleasant restaurant overlooking the magnificent Lake Toba. You will notice that water is changed every day, often rare to find the accuracy and convenience. Curry is delicious. Be sure to try the lake, fresh fish, steamed or grilled. Even western food such as schnitzel (breaded pork, chicken or pork from the pan) is very good. For dessert, try fresh papaya, which grows in the yard or banana pancakes with golden-brown with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with coconut. After all the guests in the small town of only five tables are fed and happy, the guitar will Rinto the wall and to recognize its customers. When she sings the old songs of the good old days Batak and listen to music on guitar and melancholy voice, his eyes wander over the lake and you want to never leave again Samosir.

A trip to Lake Toba is definitely a trip exprerience for you!

Niagara Falls in united States

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There are waterfalls of a rasp in height and are not to withdraw more water, but are not included in the beautiful, popular, friendly height of Niagara. He credits are also located close to cities as New York and Ontario, which has much in comparison with cities of Iguazu Falls or Victoria Falls. Niagara Falls is also the most widely used commercially in the world. Services for tourists to make this site the sky of candidates for the pleasure.

When people of the United States and Canada think of relaxing and visiting the magnificent natural location, the name that comes to mind is either the fall or the Grand Canyon. The tourists from distant places, where a visit to the United States will first visit the Niagara above all other exotic places in this country. Not surprisingly, this fall, the water remains one of the best money spinners for the tourism departments of both countries.

Niagara River
Niagara Falls is 56 km long river carries water from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, which is much lower altitude. This river is also known as the boundary between Canada and Ontario, New York. Niagara also has the credit is one of the few rivers flowing northward on the continent.

The water of the river licked along a lot of sand and soft rock from the banks, resulting not so small ravine on both sides, at some point, it forks and the reunification of the island of confinement a large river known as Grand Island. This island is 33.3 km square area of approximately 20,000 people.

Fall Grape

Helicopter with Horseshoe
Niagara Falls on the Niagara River is indeed a group of three falls coming between two nations, Canada and the United States. It is just 17 miles southeast of Buffalo in New York City and 75 km from Toronto, Canada. Located in Canada known in the Horseshoe Falls, is the largest of the three. From the U.S. side has two falls, and the American Falls Fall Following Weil.

Fall horseshoe largest of the three, has a height of 173 feet and nine times of discharges of water that the decline of the United States. A river island called Goat Island, located between the two on the floor of the river separates the two falls.


                                                         Horseshoes (Canada) Falls

American Falls
It is the second biggest, with a height of 70-110 meters, the width of the layer in a straight line at 830 meters.

Goat Island
Goat Island is not just a piece of land between the two falls, Olmsted known botanist of the 19th century wrote that the island has the most primitive forest had ever seen on the continent during the tour thousand miles. This island is named this way, one by John Stedman Miller drove a herd of goats on the island and became known after the goats, said that all these goats had died in 1780 Winter . Goat Island offers a good view-point score is as Terrapin Point is connected to the mainland by bridges, which can pedestrians, cars, and a trackless train.

American Fall
These include the Niagara Region is located in the fall of the United States and America in the fall Suite-Weil. American Fall is the second largest, and the water discharge. Is 70 feet tall and is 106 meters wide. Luna Island separates the American bride-Weil and downs.

Luna Island is a small uninhabited island that stands between the U.S. and lower flange-Weil. It is 130 meters wide between the U.S. and Suite Weil drops 360 meters from the river to the waterfall. Luna Island offers a good view of two drops of the constant of a few meters away is the bridge to the pedestrian crossing to the island.

Fall Bridal Weil
It is the smallest of the three houses located on the American side. Bridal Weil fall layer of 56 meters and a height of 78 meters. Luna Island is separated from the rest and in the following locations are close by and associated with this decline.

"Cave of the Winds" (it was originally a natural cave frequented by tourists, who have seen the collapse of the back and he fell into the natural caves of this new structure, bridges and bridges that have been added to allow visitors before a big fall. They may even feel the effects of tropical wind speed at 70 km away standing on the deck!

After the fall of the water directly to the Maid of Mist Pool, which is about 100 feet below. The pool was named after the famous ferry service (currently only used for the visit) in the same name operated pool.

Maid of Mist services started in 1846, and (which is not used as bridges were opened), and later began working as leisure services). It starts from the tranquil waters of Rainbow Bridge and visit the waterfalls, and its end point decline in the riding boots on the Canadian side, where the great fall that makes all misty. Boats called Maid of the Mist, No. I, II, III, etc. This service is available on both sides with the United States and Canada.

Leisure, money and power

Maid of the Mist Falls before recreation
Niagara Falls that discharges of six million cubic liters of water per minute is the largest in North America. Revenues from millions of tourists who visit the site maintained by the billions, but is only part of the story. Electricity produced from the estate is enormous, because the water about 90% is used for this purpose. Most of the power of the city of Ontario is covered by the hydroelectric Niagara Sir Adam Beck power station is located on the Canadian side.

United States and Canada, a team

Seems to be great when these two different nations to share the wealth Niagara welcome, no jealousy, no blame and there is no war, something seldom heard in other parts of the world. If the power that makes Niagara Falls in Canada, the United States also do the same thing to Robert Moses Niagara Power Station, on their side. The two countries together account for 4.4 in the concert of powers. Regulation of water flow is managed by the International Narcotics Control Niagara (CMI).

Something for everyone!

Horseshoes of a hotel room Fallsview
Niagara something for everyone to see and appreciate that this is an example of subtlety in American businesses can make the user's request. For families, there are specialized centers offering attractive prices, the Skylon Tower is a magnificent structure that is looking at the falls and restaurants in the area of room 776 feet above renewable at the Fall! Lundy's Lane, Victoria Center, numerous theme parks, autumn Avenue Clifton Hill, the Butterfly Conservatory, Imax films, and what is not?

Valentine's Day in Niagara

Niagara Falls frozen in 1911

Niagara has a romantic atmosphere, the thundering of water, wind, Wind Cave "and strong winds, driving in the Maid of Mist", a place not so crowded of all, to match the real moon honey. During Valentine's Day around the area was swarming "Love Birds These places have something to celebrate! A company called" Viagra "must have the spirit of romantic places in Niagara! But the difference between small and Viagra Falls is ignorable if they have the same goal! Revive sagging soul and spirit!

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