Monday, October 2, 2023

Republic of Irelaand: The Emerald Isle

                         


The Emerald Isle:

                                                

Ireland

Ireland is an island nation on the westernmost edge of Europe. It is the continent's second largest island (after Great Britain).

  • NAME: Ireland
  • fact: Ireland is not a part of United Kingdom
    • OFFICIAL NAME: Ireland
    • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional Democracy
    • CAPITAL: Dublin
    • POPULATION: 5,068,050
    • MONEY: Euro
    • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English and Gaelic
    • AREA: 26,592 square miles (68,890 square kilometers)
    • MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Wicklow Mountains
    • MAJOR RIVERS: Shannon, Liffey, Boyne, Moy,

      Ireland is an island nation on the westernmost edge of Europe. It is the continent's second largest island (after Great Britain). The Republic of Ireland occupies 80 percent of this landmass, while a large chunk of land in the north is part of the United Kingdom.

      Ireland is known for its wide expanses of lush, green fields. In fact, its nickname is the Emerald Isle. But there are also large areas of rugged, rocky landscape. About 15,000 years ago, Ireland was completely covered by thick glaciers. The movement of these giant sheets of ice stripped the soil, leaving huge tracts of flat, limestone pavement.

      The midlands and west coast of Ireland are dotted with damp peat bogs, the soggy remains of dried-up ancient lakes left by the glaciers. Ireland's highlands rise mainly in the southwest, often ending at sheer cliffs that plunge thousands of feet into the Atlantic Ocean.

    • GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY

      The government of Ireland consists of an elected parliament, which makes the laws, and a president, who is head of state. The head of the government is the Taoiseach (pronounced tee-shuck), which means "chief." The Taoiseach is the leader of the political party with the most parliament members.

      For most of its history, Ireland's economy has been based on farming and agriculture. But since the late 1950s, government efforts to attract business have turned the country from one of Europe's poorest nations to its second wealthiest. The amazing turnaround earned Ireland the nickname "Celtic Tiger."

    • HISTORY

      Archaeologists think the first people to settle in Ireland arrived around 6000 B.C. By 3500 B.C., settlers were using stone tools to clear farmlands. Around 700 B.C., a diverse and technologically advanced culture from central Europe called the Celts began to settle the island. They would thrive there for nearly 2,000 years.

      In the ninth century A.D., Viking invaders began raids into Ireland. They established settlements that later became some of the country's main cities, including the capital, Dublin. The Vikings and Celts fought often for 200 years until a battle in 1014 united the country. Peace broke down quickly though, and Ireland was divided into many kingdoms.

      In 1170, Norman Vikings who had taken control of England invaded Ireland and made it an English territory. In the early 1600s, England's official religion became Protestant while most Irish remained Roman Catholic. This would create tensions that would eventually lead to revolution and Ireland's independence.







Friday, September 29, 2023

New Zealand-The Britian of south


NEW ZEALAND: Living on the edge of the world


New Zealand is a country which is more isolated from the rest of the world(even more isolated than Australia). New Zealand is first country in the world to give voting rigths for women.Having a population of about only 5 million,more than 30% of its population are migrants.

                                        


A Land where there are no crows and snakes and people are so gentle and friendly. There are more sheeps in New Zealand than people. Globally,New Zealand is known for its champion Rugby team,

The spine tingling Haka dance,the beautiful Kiwi birds and the rich Maori culture.

                                        





         





While watching the above mentioned videos we realize that we are leaving in a beautiful world and the your eyes will explore.

New Zealand ranked second most beautiful country in the world



Thursday, September 28, 2023

Australia:The Land down under

The beauty of Australia

    Some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia is found underwater, particularly when it comes to the Great Barrier Reef. The largest coral reef system in the world spans 2,300km (1,429mi) of tropical North Queensland terrain – a playground for visitors keen to snorkel, sail and swim in paradise.

The city of Sydney:


     The sparkling waterway of Sydney is the highlight of the largest city in Australia. Climb the lofty archway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, admire the sails of the Sydney Opera House, and stroll through the leafy Botanic Gardens to reach Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a vantage point that provides the postcard-perfect view of Sydney Harbour.


 Uluru:



               
        It’s impossible to omit this icon of the Australian outback, located smack bang in the middle of the country. The Rock is the spiritual heart of the continent – a sandstone monolith that rises out of the ochre-red landscape near Alice Springs in central Australia.



Arhem Island:


                             


            The northeast corner of the Northern Territory gives visitors a true taste of the Australian wilderness, with an untamed expanse of beaches, rivers, forests, escarpments and swimming holes wedged between the equally amazing Kakadu National Park and the Gulf of Carpentaria


Cotesloe Beach:



                                


                    Bondi is the most famous city beach in Australia, but Perth’s favourite strip of sand is the most beautiful in the nation. Towering pine trees shade the grass terraces and heritage teahouse that overlook this golden stretch of west Australian coastline… just keep an eye out for sharks.


Cradle Mountain:


                            


               The state of Tasmania enjoys some of the most beautiful bushwalking terrain in the country, including the pristine forest of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The best view of the craggy Cradle Mountain – besides from the summit, of course – can be seen while hiking around the serene blue waters of Dove Lake.

 

 Daintree Rainforest:


                     

                    North Queensland isn’t just about the reef – the region is also home to untouched rainforest. Just an hour’s drive north of Cairns, the Daintree is brimming with ancient vegetation and rare Australian wildlife, including a healthy population of saltwater crocodiles. Be careful where you swim.


Great Barrier Reef:


                    



                       Some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia is found underwater, particularly when it comes to the Great Barrier Reef. The largest coral reef system in the world spans 2,300km (1,429mi) of tropical North Queensland terrain – a playground for visitors keen to snorkel, sail and swim in paradise.


Lake Hillier:


                            


                    Spencer Lake near Esperance, on the southern coast of Western Australia, hasn’t glowed pink in more than a decade, but Lake Hillier on nearby Middle Island still retains its bubblegum hue. Owing their distinctive colour to a micro-algae found in the water, the pink lakes of Western Australia are best admired from a scenic flight.


Lord Howe Island:


                

This tiny volcanic island doesn’t feel like it’s part of Australia, partly because Lord Howe Island is situated 600km (372mi) east of the mainland, and partly because it has forests, peaks, beaches, birdlife and snorkelling spots that feel utterly exotic compared to the rest of the country.


Hyams Beach:


                            


                  According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Hyams Beach is blessed with the whitest and brightest sand in the world, attracting plenty of visitors to this sunny segment of the New South Wales south coast. Check it out for yourself on a day trip from Sydney, only a three-hour drive up the road.


Whitsunday Islands:


                            


                        In the middle of the Great Barrier Reef sit 74 tropical islands that are every bit as alluring. The Whitsundays are covered in lush national park, fringed by soft white-sand beaches and surrounded by serene water, colourful coral and tropical fish.

 

Republic of Irelaand: The Emerald Isle

                                The Emerald Isle:                                                             Ireland Ireland is an island n...