Canada Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: The total land area of Canada is around 9,093,507 sq km. Population:  The population of Canada is around 33,390,000. System of government: Canada has a constitutional monarchy that is a parliamentary democracy and a federation. Capital: Ottawa, with a population of 1,148,800, is the capital city. Religion: Canada has no official religion. 72% of the Christian population are Roman Catholics. Non- Christian religions are also present. Official Language: The official languages are English and French. Government: Canada has a constitutional monarchy that is a parliamentary democracy and a federation. Climate: The climate is artic towards the north with long, cold winters and brief, warm summers. The western and south-eastern parts of Canada experience high rainfall. Units of measure and electricity: Canada follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 120V, 60 Hz. Time Zone: Canada follows six time zones and has daylight saving time. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD). Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Canada.

Economy

The Canadian economy is dominated by the service, logging and oil industries. It has also witnessed an impressive growth in the manufacturing, mining and fishing industries. Exports account for roughly one-third of the GDP. Canada is the largest foreign supplier of oil, gas, uranium and electric power to the US, which consumes about 85% of Canadian exports. The average cost of living in Canada is very reasonable. Hotels, dining and travel are not very expensive.

States: Vacations and Tourism
Alberta	British Columbia	Manitoba
New Brunswick	Newfoundland	North West Territories
Nova Scotia	Nunavut	Ontario
Prince Edward Island	Quebec	Saskatchewan
Yukon	-	-

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Panama Vacations and Tourism Guide

Panama : History and more...

Surface: Panama has a total area of 75,517 sq km. Population:  Panama is home to 3,320,000 inhabitants, comprising 80% Roman Catholics, 12% Protestants, 4% Muslims and 4% others. System of government: Panama has a constitutional democracy. Capital: Panama City with a population of around 1,063,000 is the capital. Religion: Christianity is the state religion. Official Language: Spanish is the official language. Government: Panama has a constitutional democracy. Climate: The country experiences a tropical maritime climate. Units of measure and electricity: Panama follows the metric system of measurement while the official electrical unit is120V, 60Hz. Time Zone: Panama’s standard time is GMT – 5. Currency: Balboa (1€ = 1.44 PAB). Travel documents required: People from a few nations need only a passport, while there are others that need a tourist visa. Thus, it is best to check with the embassy or a consulate about details before leaving for Panama.

Economy

Panama’s economy is dependent primarily on the service sector with banking, commerce and tourism being its major components. A significant amount is generated from the Panama Canal as well. The average daily expense for a tourist to Panama will be anywhere between $300 and $2500; food is very cheap and an average meal will cost around $8 to $25. Using taxis for travelling around the city is a good option as these are convenient and inexpensive.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Bocas del toro	Boquete	Colon
Panama City	-

Egypt Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: The total land area of Egypt is 1,001,450 sq. km. Population:  The population of Egypt is around 80,335,036 (2007), comprising 98% Egyptians. The remaining 2% includes Berbers and Bedouins. System of government: Egypt is a republic. The President is the chief of state. Capital: Cairo is the capital of Egypt and has a population of around 750,000 inhabitants (2006). Religion: Approximately 90% of the Egyptian population is Muslim; the remaining 10% is Christian. Official Language: The official language is Arabic. Government: Egypt is a republic. The President is the chief of state. Climate: Egypt has a typical desert climate—hot summers and mild winters. Units of measure and electricity: Egypt follows the metric system and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Egyptian standard time is GMT + 2. Currency: Egyptian Pound: (1 € = 7.6027 EGP). Travel documents required: A tourist visa is necessary for travel to Egypt, along with a passport that is valid for at least six months.

Economy

Almost all economic activity is centred around the Nile river valley. The main sectors of the economy are agriculture, petroleum exports, and tourism. About 40% of Egypt’s workers are engaged in farming; cotton is the principal crop. Petroleum and natural gas are mainly found in the Gulf of Suez. The average daily cost of living for a tourist ranges from 100 EGP to 250 EGP. Food is inexpensive. Buses are the most economical way for a tourist to travel around Egypt.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Alexandria	Aswan	Bahariya Oasis
Cairo	Dahab	Dakhla Oasis
El Gouna	Farafra Oasis	Hurghada
Kharga Oasis	Luxor	Marsa Alam
Nuweiba	Port said	Sharm El Sheikh
Siwa	Suez	Taba
Tunis	-

Israel Vacations and Tourism Guide

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Surface: The total land area of Israel is 20,770 sq km. Population:  The population of Israel is around 6,352,117 with 76% Jews, 20% Arabs and 4 % others. System of government: Israel is a parliamentary democracy. Capital: Jerusalem, with a population of around 695,500 inhabitants, is the capital of Israel. Religion: 76% Jewish, 16% Muslim, 8% others Official Language: The official language is Hebrew; Arabic and English are also spoken. Government: Israel is a parliamentary democracy. Climate: Israel has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool with bursts of rain. Units of measure and electricity: Israel follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Israeli standard time is GMT + 2. Currency: New Israeli Shekel (1 € = 5.60 ILS). Travel documents required: Visas are required to travel to Israel.

Economy

The Israeli economy is one of the strongest in the region. The country has developed its industrial and agricultural set up despite having limited natural resources. Israel’s main exports are chemical products, machinery, transport equipment, rubber, textiles, plastic and cut diamonds. The average daily cost for a tourist is about $300–$350; a basic meal cost anything between $5– $20 in Israel. Israel is well connected by a network of buses and taxis.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Ashkelon	Beer Sheva	Caesarea
Eilat	Haifa	Jerusalem
Netanya	Tel Aviv	Tiberias

Denmark Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: Denmark has a total area of 430,094 sq km. Population:  Denmark has an approximate population of 5,457,415. The majority of the population is of Scandinavian descent. System of government: Denmark has a constitutional monarchy. Capital: Copenhagen, with a population of around 1,700,000, is the capital of Denmark. Religion: Lutheranians constitute a majority of the population. Official Language: Danish is the official language; English and German are the other widely spoken languages. Government: Denmark has a constitutional monarchy. Climate: Denmark has a temperate climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers. Units of measure and electricity: Denmark follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 230 V and 50 Hz. Time Zone: Denmark’s standard time is GMT + 1. Currency: Danish krone (1 € = 7.45 kr) Travel documents required: Passports are required by all except nationals of EU countries with national IDs. Visas are not required by Australian, Canadian, USA and EU nationals.

Economy

Though agriculture forms the base for economy in Denmark, manufacturing and services have gained importance. Denmark’s main exports are agricultural and industrial machinery, teak and oak furniture, meat, fish, and metals and metal manufactures; the chief imports are machinery, metals, motor vehicles and fuels. The average daily budget for a tourist ranges between 500 kr and 1,200 kr. Dining and shopping in Denmark is very expensive.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Aalborg	Århus	Bornholm
Copenhagen	Esbjerg	Herning
Odense	Randers	Silkeborg

Russia Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: Russia has a total area of 17,075,200 sq km. Population:  Russia has a population of around 142,754,000, consisting of ethnic Russian, Tatar, Ukrainian and others. System of government: Russia is a constitutional federation. Capital: With a population of around 13,200,000, Moscow is the capital. Religion: Russian Orthodox is the dominant religion, followed by Islam and other denominations of Christianity. Official Language: Russian is the official language. Government: Russia is a constitutional federation. Climate: Russia has a continental climate except for the tundra and the extreme southeast. Units of measure and electricity: Russia follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz. Time Zone: Russia is divided into 11 time zones. Currency: Ruble (1 € = 35.71 R) Travel documents required: Passports are required by all travellers. Visas are not required by CIS countries excluding nationals of Georgia and Turkmenistan.

Economy

Russia is the world’s leading natural gas exporter and the second leading oil exporter. Agriculture accounts for 5% of total economic output and employs 13% of the workforce. Energy products, textiles and chemicals are the major industries. Russia is a major producer of wheat, barley, oats and rye. Russia’s fishing industry is one of the largest in the world. The average daily budget for a tourist in Russia is about 1,500 R to 2,500 R. An average meal costs about 200 R to 300 R.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Moscow	St Petersburg	Vladivostok

Brazil Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: The total land area covered by Brazil is 8,456,510 sq km. Population:  Brazil has an approximate population of 190,010,600 (July 2007), comprising 53.7% Caucasians, 38.5% Mulattos, 6.2% African Americans, 0.9% others and 0.7% unspecified. System of government: Brazil has a federal republic government. Capital: With a population of about 2,363,100, Brasília is the capital of Brazil. Religion: The dominant religion is Roman Catholicism followed by Protestantism. Official Language: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. Government: Brazil has a federal republic government. Climate: Most of Brazil experiences tropical climate, except the south which has temperate climate. Units of measure and electricity: Brazil follows the metric system while the official electrical unit is 110 V or 220 V and 60 Hz. Time Zone: Brazil has four time zones. Currency: Brazil Reais (1 € = 2.65 BRL). Travel documents required: A visa is required by all, except UK nationals, South Africans, New Zealanders and the Irish.

Economy

Brazil boasts of the most developed economy in South America, characterised by large and well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors. Aircraft, coffee, automobiles, soybean, iron ore, orange, juice, steel etc. form an essential part of Brazil’s export. The daily budget for a tourist in Brazil approximately ranges between 170 BRL to 5020 BRL. Such a budget is inclusive of a comfortable lodging and a medium range meal.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Amazon	Angra dos Reis	Aquidauana
Aracaju	Araxá	Belém
Belo Horizonte	Boa Vista	Brasilia
Buzios	Campinas	Campo Grande
Cuiabá	Curitiba	Florianópolis
Fortaleza	Foz de Iguacu	Foz do Iguaçu
Goiânia	Guarulhos	João Pessoa
Macapá	Maceio	Manaus
Natal	Nova Iguacu	Palmas
Parati	Porto Alegre	Porto Seguro
Porto Velho	Recife	Rio Branco
Rio de Janeiro	Salvador	São Bernardo do Campo
Sao Goncalo	São Luís	Sao Paulo
Teresina	Vitória

Mexico Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: The total land area of Mexico is around 1,923,040 sq km. Population:  The population of Mexico is around 108,700,890. Mestizos comprise around 60% of the population; Amerindians, 30%; Europeans, 9%; others 1%. System of government: Mexico has a federal republic government that is representative and democratic. Capital: Mexico City, with a population of around 9,000,000, is the capital. Religion: A majority of the Mexican population is Roman Catholic. Official Language: Spanish is the official language. Government: Mexico has a federal republic government that is representative and democratic. Climate: The climate varies from tropical to desert. Higher parts of Mexico have a dry climate, while the coastal plains are humid. Units of measure and electricity: Mexico follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 127V, 60 Hz. Time Zone: Most of Mexico uses Central Standard Time (GMT – 6). However, certain states follow different time zones. Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN). Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Mexico.

Economy

Mexico has witnessed an impressive growth and increased competition in seaports, railroads, telecommunications, electricity generation, natural gas distribution and airports. Tourism is the third largest industry in Mexico. More than 90% of the exports go to the United States and Canada, and around 55% of Mexican imports come from these two countries. The average cost of living in Mexico is average. Travel, hotels and accommodation are quite affordable.

States: Vacations and Tourism
Aguascalientes	Baja California	Baja California Sur
Campeche	Chiapas	Chihuahua
Coahuila	Colima	Durango
Guanajuato	Guerrero	Hidalgo
Jalisco	México	Michoacán
Morelos	Nayarit	Nuevo Léon
Oaxaca	Puebla	Querétaro
Quintana	San Luis Potosí	Sinaloa
Sonora	Tabasco	Tamaulipas
Tlaxcala	Veracruz	Yucatán
Zacatecas	-

Jordan Vacations and Tourism Guide

. Surface: The total land area of Jordan is around 89,206 sq km Population:  The population of Jordan is 6 million. System of government: Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Capital: Amman, with a population of over 2 million inhabitants, is the capital of Jordan. Religion: 93.6% Sunni Muslim, 5% Christian Official Language: The official language is Arabic. English is widely spoken. Government: Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Climate: Summers are hot, with temperatures reaching 36°C. Winters are cold and are accompanied by strong wind and rain or snow. Units of measure and electricity: Jordan follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Jordanian standard time is GMT + 2 Currency: Jordanian Dinar (1 € = 0.94 JD). Travel documents required: All nationals require appropriate visa documentation before entering Jordan. Economy Unlike most of the oil rich Middle East, Jordan has a limited amount of resources. The country depends heavily on foreign grants. The main industries include textiles, phosphate mining, fertilizers, potash, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and tourism. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 35 JD–45 JD; an average meal costs anywhere between 3 JD–8 JD. Buses and taxis are the best way to get around in Jordan. Cities: Vacations and Tourism Amman Aqaba Jerash Petra Wadi Musa Wadi Rum

United States Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: USA has a total land area of 9,161,923 sq km. Population:  USA has approximately 301,759,000 inhabitants with Caucasians and African-Americans as the major ethnic groups. System of government: USA is a constitution-based federal republic. Capital: Washington, DC, with an approximate population of 582,000, is the capital of USA. Religion: Protestants and Roman Catholics constitute majority of the population. Official Language: USA has no official language, but English is the de facto national language. Government: USA is a constitution-based federal republic. Climate: The climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semi arid in the Great Plains and arid in the Great Basin in the south-west. Units of measure and electricity: USA follows the United States units of measurement and the electricity unit is 120 V, 60 Hz. Time Zone: USA follows four time zones and has daylight saving time. Currency: US dollars (1 € = 1.47 $) Travel documents required: A visa is required for entering the US.

Economy

Having a mixed capitalist economy, USA is one of the largest and technologically powerful economies in the world. USA is well endowed with natural resources and has well-developed infrastructure and high productivity. Being a vast country, in size and in culture, the cost of travelling or living is very region specific. For example, New York is one of the most expensive regions in the US. The south of US, on the other hand, is probably the cheapest place in America.

States: Vacations and Tourism
Alabama	Alaska	Arizona
Arkansas	California	Colorado
Connecticut	Delaware	District of Columbia
Florida	Georgia	Hawaii
Idaho	Illinois	Indiana
Iowa	Kansas	Kentucky
Louisiana	Maine	Maryland
Massachusetts	Michigan	Minnesota
Mississippi	Missouri	Montana
Nebraska	Nevada	New Hampshire
New Jersey	New Mexico	New York
North Carolina	North Dakota	Ohio
Oklahoma	Oregon	Pennsylvania
Rhode Island	South Carolina	South Dakota
Tennessee	Texas	Utah
Vermont	Virginia	Washington
West Virginia	Wisconsin	Wyoming

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Japan Vacations and Tourism Guide

Japan : History and more... Surface: The total land area of Japan is around 377, 835 sq km. Population:  The population of Japan is around 128 million. System of government: Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. Capital: Tokyo, with a population of more than 8 million inhabitants, is the capital of Japan. Religion: Shinto and Buddhism. Official Language: The official language is Japanese. Government: Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. Climate: Japan experiences a temperate climate. Units of measure and electricity: Japan follows the metric system of measurement, with the traditional system still in use in some parts of the country. The official electricity unit is 100V, with 50 Hz in east Japan and 60 Hz in west Japan. Time Zone: The Japanese standard time is GMT + 9. Currency: Yen (1 € = 163.246 JPY). Travel documents required: Nationals of 62 countries (list available at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Website) enjoy a waiver of visa requirements for a stipulated time of stay. Nationals of other countries require a visa for travel. Economy Japan has the second largest market economy in the world. The main sectors include banking, real estate, transportation, telecommunication, science and technology, insurance and retail. Japan’s main exports are electronic goods, automobiles, machinery and chemicals. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 10,000 JPY; an average meal costs about 2000 JPY. When in Japan, opt for a Japan Rail Pass. It allows for unlimited rides on the local rail system. Cities: Vacations and Tourism Chiba Fukuoka Hakone Hamamatsu Hiroshima Kagoshima Kanazawa Kawasaki Kobe Kyoto Nagano Nagasaki Nagoya Naha Nara Narita Okinawa Osaka Saitama Sapporo Sendai Takayama Tokyo Yokoham

Singapore Vacations and Tourism Guide

Surface: The total land area of Singapore is 683 sq km. Population:  The population of Singapore is around 4,500,000, with 76.4% being of Chinese origin, 14.9% Malay, 6.4% Indian. System of government: Singapore is a parliamentary republic. Capital: Singapore Religion: The main religions followed are Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Tao. Official Language: English is the language of business and administration. Other languages spoken are Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Government: Singapore is a parliamentary republic. Climate: Singapore has a wet tropical climate with no clearly defined seasons. Units of measure and electricity: Singapore follows the metric system of measurement with a local measure used in some parts. The official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Singapore standard time is GMT + 8. Currency: Singapore dollar (1 € = 2.1 SGD). Travel documents required: Most western nationals do not require a visa to travel to Singapore, for short visits.

Economy

Singapore is one of Southeast Asia’s strongest economies. With the fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre in the world, Singapore has one of the regions busiest seaports and manufacturing centres. It also has a highly evolved financial set up. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 150 SGD to 300 SGD; an average meal costs anywhere between 6 SGD to 35 SGD. The Singapore subway system is the most convenient way to get around.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Singapore	-	-

China Vacations and Tourism Guide

China : History and more... Surface: The total land area of China is around 9,596,000 sq km. Population:  The population of China is around 1,321,000,000. Han Chinese comprise around 91.9% of the total population. System of government: China has a communist government. Capital: Beijing, with a population of around 14,930,000 inhabitants, is the capital of China. Religion: The state religion is Buddhism. Taoists, Christians and Muslims are also present. Official Language: The official language is Mandarin Chinese. Government: China has a communist government. Climate: China has a continental climate. Severe weather conditions prevail in the eastern and southern coastal provinces during the typhoon season. Units of measure and electricity: China follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Chinese standard time is GMT + 8. Currency: Chinese Yuan (1 Euro = 10.35346 Chinese Yuan) Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to China. Economy At present, China is the world’s fourth largest economy. China’s economy is primarily dependent on rice and wheat. Today, china is one of the largest producers of grain, cotton, oil plants, fruit, meat, eggs, aquatic products and vegetables. Chinese toys and electronics are widely popular. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about $60–$150. Bus fares start from 1RMB and trains are easily available. Food is a bit expensive. Cities: Vacations and Tourism Beijing Changchun Chengde Chengdu Chongqing Dalian Dongguan Dunhuang Guangzhou Guilin Hangzhou Harbin Hefei Jinan Kashi Kowloon Kunming Lanzhou Lijiang City Macau Region Nanchang Nanjing Ningbo Qingdao Qufu Sanya Shanghai Shenyang Shenzhen Suzhou Tianjin Turpan Urumqi Wuhan Wuxi Xiamen Xi'an Zhongshan -

India Tourism and Travel

India : History and more...

Surface: The total land area covered by India is 3,287,590 sq km. Population:  With more than 1,200,000,000 inhabitants, India has the world’s second-largest population. System of government: India is the largest democracy in the world; it is a federal republic operating under a parliamentary system. Capital: New Delhi, with a population of 321,883, is the capital of India Religion: Hinduism, followed by Islam, Christianity and others. Official Language: India officially recognises 22 languages. Hindi is the national language, while English is the ‘subsidiary official language’. Government: India is the largest democracy in the world; it is a federal republic operating under a parliamentary system. Climate: India experiences a tropical climate in the south and a temperate one in the north. Units of measure and electricity: India follows the metric system; the electrical unit ranges from 230 V to 240 V and 50Hz. Time Zone: Indian Standard Time (IST) is GMT + 5.5 Currency: Indian Rupee (1€ = 67.64 Rs) Travel documents required: Citizens of all countries, except Nepal & Bhutan, require a valid visa for entering India.

Economy

Even though 60% of the population is employed in agriculture and allied industries, India’s economy is gradually diversifying into the service and industrial sectors. India is a major exporter of textiles, jewellery and software, while its major imports consist of crude oil, machineries, fertilizers and chemicals. The daily average budget for a tourist in India approximately ranges between 1000 Rs to 5000 Rs, depending on the cost of accommodation. Map of India Images India

States: Vacations and Tourism
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Andhra Pradesh	Arunachal Pradesh
Assam	Bihar	Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Daman and Diu
Goa	Gujarat	Haryana
Himachal Pradesh	Jammu and Kashmir	Jharkhand
Karnataka	Kerala	Lakshwadeep
Madhya Pradesh	Maharashtra	Manipur
Meghalaya	Mizoram	Nagaland
National Capital Territory of Delhi	Orissa	Puducherry
Punjab	Rajasthan	Sikkim
Tamil Nadu	Tripura	Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand	West Bengal	-

 

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