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Gheos Worldguide Travel News Taiwan Two people died last night, 24 July, when hurricane Gaemi struck Taiwan and hundreds were injured. Heavy rain and wind caused power outages all over the island. Learn more about:Taiwan Philippines On the Philippines the hurricane has caused flooding, landlides and the death of 22 people. Some 600,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes. As a result of hurricane Gaemi, an oil tanker sank in the Philippines' coastal waters and an environmental disaster is expected to occur, if the one million liters of oil that the vessel carried, enters the ocean. Learn more about:Philippines China In China 150,000 people were evacuated in preparation for the arrival of the hurricane there. Numerous flights in the region of Fujian have been cancelled. Learn more about:China Italy On 23 July, the Catania airport was closed due to black ash that covered it. The ash comes from the Etna volcano that has been erupting. The nearby volcano of Stromboli has become active as well. It is spewing lava into the Mediterranean Sea Learn more about:Italy Ethiopia Two landslides in Ethiopia have caused over 150 fatalities in the south of the country on 23 July. The landslides were caused by heavy rain. When rescuers entered the area to look for survivors after the fist landslide, the rain caused a second one, claiming more victims. Learn more about:Ethiopia North Korea North Korea is building a huge beach resort in the region of Wonsan-Kalma. It is thought that only Pyongyang's elite and foreign tourists will be allowed to enjoy the amenities once the project is finished. North Korean media claimed that the resort on North Korea's eastern coast will open in May 2025. Learn more about:North Korea Pacific Ocean Researchers have discovered that so-called manganese nodules on the ocean floors produce oxygen. Manganese nodules are millions-of-years-old 'balls' the size of potatoes that do not contain any organic material, but are composed of valuable metals such as cobalt, copper and nickel. The most logical explanation for this phenomenon is that the metals react with the sea water and as a result they produce oxygen. Learn more about:Pacific Ocean 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 United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi represents 85% of the UAE, while the emirate of Ajman is the smallest, measuring only 250 km² (100 sq mi). The other emirates are Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain. The country was formed after the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. The relatively small area of the UAE boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets and duty free shopping in Dubai. The UAE has the most relaxed entry regulations in the region, as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure. Much of the interior of the UAE is featureless desert, running to the edges of the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world, which occupies southeastern Saudi Arabia. The coastal areas consist mainly of salt flats, while the northern and eastern parts of the country are green and inviting with beautiful mountain scenery. Around the larger cities, thousands of palm trees are being planted in the desert. The efforts to make the desert 'green' cost millions of liters of fresh water every day. The best time to visit the UAE is between November and April, when temperatures are quite comfortable, although in the desert areas around Al-Ain it can get very cold, especially at night. During the summer, from May to September humidity is high and daytime temperatures easily soar up to more than 40°C (105°F). In December and January sometimes, heavy rains can make getting around the country tricky. The rest of the year, rainfall is non-existent. Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is strictly adhered to in the UAE. During that time there is no eating, drinking or smoking in public from sunrise to sunset, including tourists. Places that normally serve alcohol stop serving it during this month. Ramadan is in November-December for the next couple of years. Some of the most interesting places to visit include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Al-Fujairah and Dibba. Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of United Arab Emirates will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Brazil
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