Aswan is a town in Egypt, located on the famous Nile River about a thousand kilometers south of Cairo – the capital of the state of Egypt. The city is known from ancient times. The Greeks called it Siena, and the Egyptians Sweeney. The modern name of the city comes from the ancient Egyptian “Svaneti”, which translates as “bargaining”. The copts called him sauna before and Aswan. Indeed, the city for centuries remained an important trading center on the caravan route from the regions of Central Africa. From one such area – Nubia carried gold, scarce wood, spices, ostrich feather and valuable at the time the goods is ivory. Nubians became the best warriors of Egypt. In the days of the pharaohs in the vicinity of the city initiated development of the famous pink granite that was used in the construction of many magnificent structures in Egypt. In ancient times, the climate of Aswan was very hot and dry. And now, here in the summer afternoon the temperature reaches 45 degrees. After the construction of the Aswan Dam climate of the city has changed considerably, as humidity rose to tropical levels. Now, where reigned solid waste, trees and exotic flowers, making the city look like a huge botanical garden. However, the great Sahara desert does not give up – it looms nearer its dunes to the west coast of the Nile.
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The first thing that catches your eye when you look at a map of Egypt is the Nile. The river crosses the country from north to south. All life in Egypt has long been going about life-giving artery. In the middle reaches of the Nile makes a loop and creates a sort of peninsula. Suppress his way spurs Libyan range. This area was called the Egyptians “Great place”. On the opposite bank of the Nile and Luxor appeared once, also called Thebes. The capital of modern Egypt is Cairo is also located on the Nile. As if running time drifted center of the country down the great river. Thebes – the Greek name of the ancient capital of the New Kingdom, which had other names. Luxor is the name of the ancient city, converted to the European style Arabic version of the name of the capital. Translated “Luxor” sounds like “palace fortress”. This city is a palace-museum in the hot air of Egypt. The antiquity of human civilization has its roots, as usual in hot countries. And the hot sun, as it were, brings a sense of antiquity, creating a sense of naked immemorial. As if the very dust of roads came to us from those distant years, when this land was a great country, great Egyptians: Pharaohs, architects, priests, philosophers. Luxor retained the memory of it, until today.
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The Republic of Benin is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin, as is also the largest city in the country. There are many government buildings and diplomatic offices, making it actually capital city of Benin, although the official capital is Porto Novo. Cotonou is a major port, and airport and railway, which connects it with paraquat. Local attractions are the Roman Catholic cathedral, central mosque, the huge stadium market. National University of Benin, is also located here. Distinctive landmark and around Benin are motorcycle. In Cotonou is also square “Byulgari”, the center of which was erected a large statue of Georgi Dimitrov.
The beautiful city of City of Cotonou is located between the lake and the Atlantic Ocean Nukue. This makes the nature around and the landscapes quite beautiful and really create natural wonders. Three bridges cross the river that runs through Ueme African city. The beach near Cotonou is known for its its erosion. Benin is a country, which is pretty calm, but never forget that you are in Africa. Here you will see a lot of beautiful nature and large variety of animals. Also in Cotonou you will meet the traditional African culture and will see the lifestyle in one of the most interesting countries in the world.
Penang is a mixture of ultra-modern hotel complexes, historic monuments of history and great local cuisine. This beautiful island, also called Penang, is located on the north-west coast of the Malay Peninsula and not accidentally called paradise. He who has once visited here, certainly agree with that. Originally owned by the Sultan of Kedah, Penang Island was virtually uninhabited until 1786, when the British East India Company decided to establish a trading post on it. Penang became the first British possession in what is now Malaysia. Since September 1985 the island of Penang (its area-285 square meters) is related to the Malay Peninsula 13 – kilometer Pinangskim bridge. Until that moment, there does not appear until the bridge to the island can be reached only by plane or ferry plying. Besides Bridge and luxury resort hotels is one of the few visible signs of our time on Penang – a complex of government agencies Komtar, cylindrical skyscraper, towering above the main town of Georgetown. The city is great, impressive, beautiful and really attractive for the visitors and tourists from all over the world.
Situated only on twenty minutes drive from the Senegalese capital Dakar is one of the best resorts in the country – Les Almandi. The name is French, but there is nothing strange in this. Although the French were former colonizers, they are respected by the local population. In Les Almandi hotels with categories from one to five stars are lined up along the beach. Among them there are many buildings in colonial style. Ownership is mostly French and Italian hotel chains. The service is world class. A breakfast and lunch buffets are so abundant that one can be satisfied with one meal at least two days ahead. The food you’ll eat in Senegal, is unmatched by any other in the world. Even in Paris, there are only three real Senegalese restaurant. Dishes of the local cuisine is served not in the dishes and special carved boards. Senegalese do not like sweets. Not that I will shop with dozens of cakes, cakes and biscuits in French and Austrian recipes. But local guides to recommend more emphasis on fruits. Most deli’s boabab’s juice. Squeeze it from the fruit of the tree, resembling very large rose hips. Juice is a perfect ruby color and unique flavor. More popular among the tourists even beer, gin and fanta.
Senegal is a country in West Africa. It borders with Guinea Bissau, Mali, Gambia, Guinea and Mauritania. On the west side there are extensive coastline on the Atlantic Ocean – 720 km. Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, as well as the largest city within the state. Dakar is one of the largest seaports on the Atlantic Ocean in West Africa. Besides being the capital of Senegal, the city is also famous for being the final point of the “Dakar”. Dakar has a population of 1,030,594 citizens and has really good organization and administrative formation in comparison with many other African cities.
The main national symbol of Senegal’s tree. And not just any tree, baobab. Tourists see it soon after leaving the airport building “Yof Dakar”. Thick and wide, he grows the round square in front of the airport. Surrounded by a cast iron fence and a marble plaque with gold letters says that the tree is seven meters wide and fifty years. He also wrote that baobabs are protected by law and even climbing them is forbidden, if you permit. If you decide to travel out there, you better know what you want. Surely you will find a lot of African exoticism – and it includes a unique one people, nature and markets, and the taste of danger. In spite of the good organization of the city, do not forget that you are in Africa and traveling there has several problems from criminal and health character.
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Marrakech is a city in central Morocco. The ancient capital of Morocco, he is one of the cities of the 1001 Nights. This is one of the most ancient capitals of the country. Situated at the foot of the Atlas mountains. Today, Marrakech is one of the most important cultural centers of Morocco is famous for its markets and festivals. Known as the “pink city” of the prevailing traditional brick-pink color of old and new buildings, it is one of the imperial cities of Morocco. Marrakech lies at the foot of the Atlas mountains, this is the last city of civilization [1] southwest of the mountain before the Sahara desert stretching across its southern slopes. According to official figures the population at 1 million inhabitants, the town is actually at least twice as large. The majority of the population are Berbers, also has quite a number of settlers of European origin and Europeans, mostly Frenchmen. Marrakech is the fourth largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Rabat and Fez.
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Benghazi is a city and important port in northeastern Libya. The city is quite large with population of 600 thousand citizens, which has long history in high importance for the African country. The city was found in the 7th century BC as a Greek colony under the name Hesperides. The long history and the large port are making the city one of the most important centers of the country. Nowadays, Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya. The occupations of Benghazi is based on agribusiness and fishing, but also has large industry. The city is educational center, as here are situated some of the largest universities of the country. Benghazi can be reached by passengers ships or flights, as here is situated one of the largest international airports of Libya. After the revolution in the end of 2011, the city is developing faster and attracts a lot of people from all over the world, who want to visit the country. As important evidence for the development of the city are the museums, monuments and hotels, which are built in the city. One of the most attractive for the local people is the Museum of the Revolution, which was opened in the beginning of 2012. Definitely traveling in Benghazi will bee impressive for the tourists, as this will reveal in front of them the secrets of the country.
Mogadishu is the capital, administrative, travel and culture center of Somalia. The city is situated in the Western part of the country and definitely is the largest with population of 1.8 million citizens. The country is quite poor and even we can tell that this city is one of the worst places for living in the world. We hear much about Somalia with the pirates and hijacking of the cargo ship, but definitely this is quite interesting place to travel. A lot of people, who are interested in the life in such regions like Kenya and Somalia are visiting the country with the UN missions, for developing of the regions. In spite of the glory of the city, Mogadishu has long history and really interesting sightseeing, destinations and monuments. The old records assert that the southern Somalia and Mogadishu, were inhabited in the ancient times by Bushman hunter-gatherers. Nowadays the city is controlled by Islamic Courts Union, which has pretty war and aggressive methods for governing the area. However you will not enjoy the beauty and the luxury accommodations, but definitely will show you the real Eastern Asia and the real life, where kids the playing with guns from the early age. In any case Mogadishu is not the destination, which you want to see for your holiday, but will really bring you some impressive and interesting feeling in you.
On third-largest after the Colosseum in Rome and Capua, El Djem was built by the Romans and is preserved as one of the prominent attractions of Tunisia. At the time of the Roman Emperor Gordian built up spectacular gladiator contests in this magnificent building, and today it is the scene of the annual summer music festival of symphonic music. The diameter size in the oval building is 138 meters, and in smaller part reaches 114 meters. In the past, this spectacular arena for gladiator fights could accommodate nearly 30,000 spectators. Its impressive building was built in the Sahel plane around and is dotted with many small and cute houses. Whether you remember the amphitheater with poignant scenes from the movie “Gladiator” starring Russell Crowe, will associate with famous battles with animals or gladiatorial contests or will it look like an amazing piece of architecture – depends entirely on our imagination. Importantly, the third largest coliseum in the world and second in size in the former Roman Empire would be desirable tourist destination for years to come. Definitely the historical travel to El Djem is impressive and educating for the travelers and tourists, because here they can meet the Tunis ancient history and traditions.