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Gheos Worldguide Travel News Indonesia Fires have burned some 2 million hectares (7,722 sq mi) of forest in Indonesia in 2026. As a result, a thick layer of toxic smoke covers the western part of the country. The fires have been burning since June and the end is not in sight. Learn more about:Indonesia Spain On 19 October, heavy rain has caused flooding and fatalities in the east of Spain. Especially the caostal region between Barcelona and Valencia has been affected. The town of Els Poblets, between Valencia and Alicante was davastated. The town of Pego received most rain. In 36 hours, some 632 mm (24.9 in) was measured there. Learn more about:Spain Istanbul Heavy rainfall has caused several fatalities in the Turkish city of Istanbul on 16 October. The rain caused flooding in various parts of the city, as well as landslides. Learn more about:Istanbul Florida Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida on 10 October. In many places, streets were flooded and buildings were damaged. Some 800,000 households were left without electricity. Learn more about:Florida Panama On 9 October, Panama was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.7. It was reported that numerous buildings were damaged, especially around the city of Penonomé, 200 km (124 mi) southwest from Panama City. A tsunami warning was issued for the coastal region of Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Learn more about:Panama Catalunya Heavy rainfall has caused 2 fatalities in the Spanish region of Catalunya on 3 October. The rainfall was the heaviest in more than 20 years. In some places, almost 250 mm (9.8 in) was measured. Countless roads and cellars were flooded. Many roads were closed and railway traffic was severely disrupted. Learn more about:Catalunya Bangkok Heavy rainfall has flooded large parts of the Thai capital of Bangkok on 26 September. In the preceding 48 hours, more than 300 mm precipitation was recorded. Learn more about:Bangkok  Money & Markets CNN financial and business news | Welcome to Gheos.com, the oldest travel portal on the Internet. The World Guide features detailed maps, flags, anthems, statistical information, weather reports, history and travel information and tips on all travel destinations in the world. No matter where you are planning to travel to; all the necessary information is freely available from Gheos.com  Destination of the week On these pages a different destination will be highlighted every week. Sometimes it's a tourist trap like one of the Spanish resorts; sometimes we will bring you detailed information on some more exotic places. This week we will have a closer look at Belarus  Belarus is a flat country, the highest point being the 346 m high Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, 50 km west of the capital Kiev. Most of the country is covered with large areas of birch groves, forested marshlands and rolling fields, while countless little villages lie scattered throughout Belarus. There are surprisingly many interesting sights in Belarus. The capital of Minsk is a cosmopolitan center and a shining testament to Soviet urban planning. Cities like Brest, Hrodna and Polatsk boast interesting historical legacies in the form of ancient buildings and events that took place there. Belarus is never very crowded with tourists, so it is an interesting country to explore if you want to visit a unique destination that is still largely undiscovered terrain for travelers, although this is rapidly changing, as more and more people apply for visa to visit Belarus. The summer is usually warm but wet, while winter is gray and inhumanly cold. The best time to travel to Belarus is probably late summer or spring.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Belarus will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Senegal
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